TPI throttle body spacers?
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no one seems to use them, but also i don't think the make them for the f-body TPI's, however, i have seem them for sell for the corvette TPI's, which should fit ours. im not sure where i found it, but i went to yahoo shopping, and searched for throttle body spacers, and found one for a vett for about $90.
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88' GTA 350 MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass
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88' GTA 350 MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass
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Poweraid makes them for our cars. I asked about this before and didn't get many responses. They are supposed to create a spinning air charge to increase mid-range and better atomization. I have not used one so I do not know if it works.
www.air-aid.com/pchevycar.html
www.air-aid.com/pchevycar.html
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Car: 1992 Z28 1LE
Engine: 350
Transmission: T5
I like how they have dyno sheets for an air intake system that's pretty much anyone can do with a little bit of thought and creativity..
HOWEVER... where's the "dyno proven" power that the spacer itself actually makes? Bunch of bogus if you ask me..
Also, if creating a smooth path for airflow the key to IMPROVING airflow, then why create turbulence?
As for creating an air-fuel mixture, we're using fuel injectors at the base of the of the intake manifold, not at the TB..which means that the turbulence should be after the injector... shouldn't it?
HOWEVER... where's the "dyno proven" power that the spacer itself actually makes? Bunch of bogus if you ask me..
Also, if creating a smooth path for airflow the key to IMPROVING airflow, then why create turbulence?
As for creating an air-fuel mixture, we're using fuel injectors at the base of the of the intake manifold, not at the TB..which means that the turbulence should be after the injector... shouldn't it?
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Car: 89RSconvtZZ4TPI
Engine: ZZ4TPI
Transmission: 700R4 TRIPP TRANNY
The only thing I can think a TPI throttle spacer would do is to increase the air volume of the plenum.
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89RSconvtZZ4TPI Edelbrock Intake
SLP Dual Cold Air Intake 1 5/8" Headers Semi-Siamesed Runners, IROC
suspension, alum shaft. Numerous mods.
92Z28convt5spd (stock)
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89RSconvtZZ4TPI Edelbrock Intake
SLP Dual Cold Air Intake 1 5/8" Headers Semi-Siamesed Runners, IROC
suspension, alum shaft. Numerous mods.
92Z28convt5spd (stock)
71Impala convt 402BB
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It would make the runners effectively longer, which would cut down even more RPM the motors are able to turn. Everyone is trying for the opposite. Don't waste your money. ...that is unless you don't mind your peak power being a 4000 RPM. ...02
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89 IROC-Z 5.7L 2.77 GEARS
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K&Ns FILTERS
FLOWMASTER MUFFLER
PERFORMANCE RESOURCE CHIP
AFPR & PORTED PLENUM
Best 1/4 E.T. 14.09 @ 97.2 MPH
Best 1/8 E.T. 9.09 @ 77.4 MPH
Best 60ft. 2.03
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Rob P:
The only thing I can think a TPI throttle spacer would do is to increase the air volume of the plenum.
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The only thing I can think a TPI throttle spacer would do is to increase the air volume of the plenum.
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Car: 89RSconvtZZ4TPI
Engine: ZZ4TPI
Transmission: 700R4 TRIPP TRANNY
Trust me, I have plenty room in my wallet these days! HA
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Rob P
89RSconvtZZ4TPI Edelbrock Intake
SLP Dual Cold Air Intake 1 5/8" Headers Semi-Siamesed Runners, IROC
suspension, alum shaft. Numerous mods.
92Z28convt5spd (stock)
71Impala convt 402BB
BETTER DRIVING THRU SUPERIOR HORSEPOWER!
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Rob P
89RSconvtZZ4TPI Edelbrock Intake
SLP Dual Cold Air Intake 1 5/8" Headers Semi-Siamesed Runners, IROC
suspension, alum shaft. Numerous mods.
92Z28convt5spd (stock)
71Impala convt 402BB
BETTER DRIVING THRU SUPERIOR HORSEPOWER!
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YA, i think maybe if u had a carb or a different type of set up, besides ours, then it might work.
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88' GTA 350 MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass
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88' GTA 350 MODS---> air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass
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