SR Performance Throttle Body Spacer

[PvilleStang]

So, I'm just curious of any of you have actually bought one. American Muscle Site

To me, it seems like complete snake oil crap, and the reviews to where someone can tell 2.5% delta in HP using a butt dyno is complete bullshit. And to be able to essentially "rifle" the air flow in a matter of an inch or so spacing seems a very far stretch, and if anything this may hinder airflow if the ID is less than that of the TB. I'd hate to think they're selling shams over that way, but this one is pushing it.

 

[fdjizm]

The only reason to ever use a spacer is if you're adapting a throttle body or something.
they don't do shit. But people will still buy them.

 

[PvilleStang]

The only reason I would see it necessary is if you need to displace your intake towards the front of the car to avoid rubbing on the belts. But then I see this asinine claim of 10hp and 10 ft*lbs for a simple bolt on...

 

[BadHabit2Break]

LOL....don't know, but it is there.

Easy to install took about 15 minutes and I love it gives a nice whistle when you accelerate. It's hard to tell how much the performance gain is but it's there, yes I recommend this product

 

[Sky Render]

I think you should install it, put some magnets on your fuel line, a tornado thing in your air intake, and dump some Z-Max in your crankcase. You'd gain at least -8 horsepower by doing all that!

 

[PvilleStang]

MAGNETS are for suspension! Some guy with a Camaro and a Mullet swore this to me...

 

[Sky Render]

Motherfucking magnets, how do they work?!

I forgot the electric superchargers.

 

[JohnRichard]

Off topic... I like this forum, letters in words don't get changed with asterisk... question, if someone is acting like an asshole and you let them know do you get scalded for telling that user in the same thread they are acting like asshole?

 

[BadHabit2Break]

Off topic... I like this forum, letters in words don't get changed with asterisk... question, if someone is acting like an asshole and you let them know do you get scalded for telling that user in the same thread they are acting like asshole?

This is not tech.....asshole!....lol

 

[Boaisy]

I do remember searching the net a couple years back when I first got my 12 GT. I was trying to find out if these spiral spacers actually did anything. One of the threads did have a college/university perform a study on these hurricane monsters. They came to the conclusion that it does not help for FI motors due to when the fuel/air mixing is done, and the way the air ducting is setup. Carb'd motors would only see any kind of benefit from it.

Even for the most benefit out of FI motors, the intake airflow would have to be as straight and direct as possible with these spacers. Just for grins, when they tested it on a late model FI vehicle (I think it was a 07/08 model at the time), for a ~$100 spacer, they actually saw a net LOSS for both HP and Torque.

If I had to spend $100+ for a performance loss, then I'll add a refrigerator in the trunk. At least then, I can stock some beer.

 

[PvilleStang]

I do remember searching the net a couple years back when I first got my 12 GT. I was trying to find out if these spiral spacers actually did anything. One of the threads did have a college/university perform a study on these hurricane monsters. They came to the conclusion that it does not help for FI motors due to when the fuel/air mixing is done, and the way the air ducting is setup. Carb'd motors would only see any kind of benefit from it.

Even for the most benefit out of FI motors, the intake airflow would have to be as straight and direct as possible with these spacers. Just for grins, when they tested it on a late model FI vehicle (I think it was a 07/08 model at the time), for a ~$100 spacer, they actually saw a net LOSS for both HP and Torque.

If I had to spend $100+ for a performance loss, then I'll add a refrigerator in the trunk. At least then, I can stock some beer.

This actually was started for a purpose, and this is as close as I've seen to an answer. But it was also kind of tongue in cheek since I saw some awesome directions this could be taken. But I still think:

 

[FIVE-OH]

Buy this first!

http://tornadoair.com/

 

[Demoic]

Buy this first!

http://tornadoair.com/

No no! This!! http://www.electricsupercharger.com/

 

[fdjizm]

All you ever need for some real power...
http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68835

silly newbies. Make sure you use HPT only (high performance tape)

 

[kona302]

I'm certain it will make a whistling sound. A friend some time ago put one in his g35. It was amusing for sure and sounds kinda of like a fake turbo.

 

[Drkmrkiv]

I love how these threads pop up every month or so.

I get it though.

The price, ease of installation and promise of *some* gains are alluring.

But it's all BS

 

[fwd2rwd]

I have one but only because it cost me $20 and I said sure why not. I haven't noticed one bit of difference other than it now makes my Airaid intake rub on the coolant tank lol.

 

[onebadgsx]

I have one but only because it cost me $20 and I said sure why not. I haven't noticed one bit of difference other than it now makes my Airaid intake rub on the coolant tank lol.

and its still on the car why??

 

[Boaisy]

That is what I am wondering. If it is doing more harm than good, why?

 

[JimC]

I've always wondered at the people who buy them and then swear that they do feel all kinds of "powah' from it. If using a 1/2" spacer does so much, then why not use a 12" spacer and get "mo mo mo powah"!