Do throttle body spacers work?

I have read different reviews and threads left and right, and no can agree on if tbs work, I have some extra cash from my tax refund and was looking for something that will give me a little extra power and mileage. I have a cai and custom exhaust and i dont have the money yet for a nelson tune. Is the throttle body spacer worth it? thanks for the help.

nope the only ones that do work have nitrous hooked to them

TB spacer= no

Hey, at least now you are $100 closer to that tune.

Yep, what everyone else said. They work, but only as a paperweight! Save the money, get a tune.

nope, dont work.

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Originally Posted by ss wrecker

nope the only ones that do work have nitrous hooked to them

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Ding Ding, Best answer right there

lol what threads on here have you read that the TBS work

there are a few guys that say they have them and i was trying to figure out why.

Tb spacers work just as good as the 'Tornado' intake air straightening device that was supposed to give you a whopping increase in power and economy. You see, it takes the incoming air, and swirls it around. Like a tornado! Who wouldnt want a tornado inside their combustion chamber? Take that tb spacer, and see how far it can be skipped across your local pond or lake. +1 on the tune, tho

I'll give you my first hand experience. I had one on my truck for a while...thought it was awesome for a while. Started to notice a drop in mileage...about 2-3mpg DECREASE. So I pulled it off and as soon as I closed the bonnet and took a drive I could feel a big time difference in throttle response and an increase in power (according to my butt dyno).

I have been thinking about sending it to Nitro Dave and seeing if he will turn it into a worthless pile of crap into a 150hp gain. :)

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Originally Posted by bangbangskeetskeet

(according to my butt dyno)

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:nono: TMI man.

He can also use his but dyno to measure circumference, diameter and length.

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Originally Posted by sleeper1500

He can also use his but dyno to measure circumference, diameter and length.

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Damn it Devin you're confusing me with Tyler and his mom. I know both our names start with the same letter but come on even tho you're a Canadian I'm fairly sure you can tell that because of my full head of hair you're not being blinded by a gigantic bald spot.

this one will make a difference http://www.nitrousoutlet.com/images/groups/599.jpg
nitrous outlet

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Originally Posted by ss wrecker

nope the only ones that do work have nitrous hooked to them

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+1