Throttle body and spacer

rmbecher · March 18th, 2008, 04:15 PM

i currently have a jlt cai with the 91 octane tune and bassani axxle backs. i am looking for a little more power and i was wondering if doing both a throttle body and throttle body spacer wouild be worth it or if that would be too much flow into the motor. any input would be greatly appreciated!

leebunnyz · March 18th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Dont do it!

kenneth · March 18th, 2008, 04:21 PM

Both are a waste of money.
If you want something worth it try Delete plates and underdrive pulleys.

HEAVYGT · March 18th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Waste of your cash!

stangmaster07 · March 18th, 2008, 04:33 PM

the only good that comes from a TB spacer is better throttle response (not much)Larger TB is a huge waist of cash !!

Best thing SFI underdrives from Summitt racing ..

06VistaGT · March 18th, 2008, 04:36 PM

TB spacer is pretty much a nice paper weight and the TBs are more hassle then they're worth. Pullies and delete plates would be good ways to add alittle more power.

usafimj · March 18th, 2008, 08:34 PM

if you get a TB get a GT500.

Lazyracer · March 19th, 2008, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by usafimj

if you get a TB get a GT500.

Why would that make any difference?

WAR-PARTY · March 19th, 2008, 07:39 AM

Throttle body spacer, a complete waste of money. Ported chrome muffler bearings would be a better buy!

FireryDriver · March 19th, 2008, 01:07 PM

I vote delete plates or LT headers

07 STROKER · March 19th, 2008, 01:19 PM

Oh but the T/B spacer makes a super cool whistle that attracts all dogs for up to a mile!

usafimj · March 19th, 2008, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Lazyracer

Why would that make any difference?

Read somewhere on here that its easier to tune

Alec · March 19th, 2008, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by 06VistaGT

TB spacer is pretty much a nice paper weight and the TBs are more hassle then they're worth. Pullies and delete plates would be good ways to add alittle more power.

what do pullies do and what are delete plates

MSCLCAR · March 19th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Alec

what do pulleys do and what are delete plates

Underdrive pulleys (UDP's) reduce the number of times your accessories spin with each rotation of the motor, which reduces parasitic drag (i.e., frees up more power to the rear wheels).

Delete plates increase airflow.

Lazyracer · March 20th, 2008, 08:58 AM

+1 to the above but, I did find the delete plates pushed peak power up the rpm range. Until I got my new cams, I had just bolted on every induction mod and a windage tray. I found I had a power band from 3500rpm. The Comp NSR cams have smoothed the whole act out and she runs like a raped ape now

rmbecher · March 27th, 2008, 04:40 PM

thanks for all of the great input guys

onederful100 · March 27th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Lazyracer

+1 to the above but, I did find the delete plates pushed peak power up the rpm range. Until I got my new cams, I had just bolted on every induction mod and a windage tray. I found I had a power band from 3500rpm. The Comp NSR cams have smoothed the whole act out and she runs like a raped ape now

i've never seen a raped ape before, but i dont dont watch the national geographic either, but i can imagine they run pretty fast.

Emay · March 27th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Lazyracer

Why would that make any difference?

2 reasons, the gt500 throttle body has a larger bore and is a properly calibrated Ford product.

The main trouble with the aftermarket TB's are their gear mechanisms. They hitch and move poorly on the drivebywire cars, which in turn becomes trouble some in tuning. They are not built the same mechanically.

The stock TB's have worked well to 550-600, unless you have a built short block no real need to spend that money now.

07stanggt · March 27th, 2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by rmbecher

i currently have a jlt cai with the 91 octane tune and bassani axxle backs. i am looking for a little more power and i was wondering if doing both a throttle body and throttle body spacer wouild be worth it or if that would be too much flow into the motor. any input would be greatly appreciated!

Steeda underdrive pulleys are without question the best.

Dont count out shorty headers either if you dont want to spend the cash for long tubes, they are direct bolt on and good mid range hp and tq gains.

I wouldnt do delete plates yet.

March 18th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#1
rmbecher Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Throttle body and spacer i currently have a jlt cai with the 91 octane tune and bassani axxle backs. i am looking for a little more power and i was wondering if doing both a throttle body and throttle body spacer wouild be worth it or if that would be too much flow into the motor. any input would be greatly appreciated!

March 18th, 2008, 04:16 PM	#2
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dont do it! __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

March 18th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#3
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	Both are a waste of money. If you want something worth it try Delete plates and underdrive pulleys. __________________ Stock for now.

March 18th, 2008, 04:36 PM	#6
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,874 iTrader: 0 reviews	TB spacer is pretty much a nice paper weight and the TBs are more hassle then they're worth. Pullies and delete plates would be good ways to add alittle more power. __________________ Dyno vid: http://youtu.be/TkxUrW-mpBw

March 18th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#7
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,086 iTrader: 1 reviews	if you get a TB get a GT500. __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

March 18th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#4
HEAVYGT August 08 ROTM 2006 GT Kenne Bell S/C'd Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Elgin, IL. Posts: 865 iTrader: 0 reviews	Waste of your cash!

March 18th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#5
stangmaster07 Newbie 2007 Mustang GT/CS 13.59@103.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canton,GA Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	the only good that comes from a TB spacer is better throttle response (not much)Larger TB is a huge waist of cash !! Best thing SFI underdrives from Summitt racing ..

March 19th, 2008, 07:39 AM	#9
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,700 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Throttle body spacer, a complete waste of money. Ported chrome muffler bearings would be a better buy! __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

March 19th, 2008, 01:07 PM	#10
FireryDriver Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 reviews	I vote delete plates or LT headers __________________ SLP Loud mouths SLP x-pipe 4.10 gears K&N intake X-Cal II custom tune

March 19th, 2008, 01:19 PM	#11
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh but the T/B spacer makes a super cool whistle that attracts all dogs for up to a mile! __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

March 20th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#15
Lazyracer Regular 05 GT 13.14@104 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 135 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 to the above but, I did find the delete plates pushed peak power up the rpm range. Until I got my new cams, I had just bolted on every induction mod and a windage tray. I found I had a power band from 3500rpm. The Comp NSR cams have smoothed the whole act out and she runs like a raped ape now __________________ www.streetandstrip.co.uk 05 GT, spec in garage

March 27th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#16
rmbecher Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for all of the great input guys

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