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    Default Throttle body spacers

    If you could get one of these,would you? Do they really work?

    I was thinking about getting one of these but not sure if it would make a difference performance wise.
    I figure if your completely stock it wont do jack shit,but if you have a CAI and/or performance fuel rails or injectors and regulator then it should help because of the air/fuel ratio.I don't know, maybe i just deserve one of these for bringing it up....
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    Snake oil. Save your money for a laptop tune. You'll see much more power gain.

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    We should make a sticky entitled "snake oil" just for all of the BS products. I really like the "Turbonator" and the magnets that clamp to the fuel lines!
    Yes for us larger guys that screw can be a pain!

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    I believe they are only good for when you have a supercharger. Stops some heat transfer to TB ,at least that's what guys on the GP site used to claim. They also provide a good place to put nozzles when you spray. On a stock or lightly modded car I agree, not worth it.
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    I have one. It is worth 150hp.


    Of course, mine has a bunch of little bitty holes in, and a couple fittings on the side . A plain or "Vortex" one are useless or worse.
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