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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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I just want everyones opinion on a throttle body spacer. I've heard mixed reviews from my friends, so now I'm coming to the experts lol. I just can't decide if I should get one or not.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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I have the poweraid throttle body spacer and other than spending 115 bucks I notice zero difference
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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I asked the same question awhile back and everyone told me to not even waste money on it. They said it doesn't even do anything.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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I have the aFe throttle spacer in my '08 Unlimited and love it. Some people don't like the whistling sound throttle spacers usually give, but idc, to me it's just another mod and hearing it whistle when I step on the gas is cool... Idc if people think it's pointless, it's an easy to install mod.

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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They make really cool paperweights!
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Just send me the money you'd spend in one and we'll call it good! Seriously, I'd spend my cash elsewhere.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Save your money.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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I have a 12 but my buddy has one in his 11 and I really liked the way it sounded. Not sure about any performance gain though.
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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I love mine. Jet. $55 and it really does make a noticeable power. For me at least...
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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The reason no one thinks throttle body spacers don't work is they expect a horsepower gain from them. A throttle body spacer creates better fuel atomization which in turn creates low end toque around 3000 to 4000 RPM. If you dyno'd your jeep before and after the dunno should reflect this in the torque curve. Too many people expect horsepower numbers and big gains from this simple mod but the reality is it was designed for torque and better fuel use which in turn usually is not felt by the seat of the pants dyno. Yes they work but the question is, is that the kind of power you were looking for or not?
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