Could you feel any difference with the Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer?

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Old 03-02-2001, 02:13 AM
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Question Could you feel any difference with the Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer?

I am thinking of buying the Poweraid throttle body spacer, and would like to know it the mod is worth it?

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Old 03-02-2001, 09:02 PM
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HI!... GREEN98FORDF-150 : Don't waste your money with this thing. I did and now it is a paperweight! It slowed my truck down 2 tenths at the dragstrip everytime I installed it.It also felt like I lost a ton of low end torque as well. Hope this helps you out.

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Old 03-03-2001, 02:03 AM
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hey thanks, I wanted to know if it was a good mod or not, you just saved me $100. Thanks again

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1998 Ford F-150 XLT S/C
KN Filter
one chamber flowmaster
Kenwood cd player
Polk speakers
pioneer amp and 10" subwoofer
3.55 gears
 
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Old 03-03-2001, 03:12 PM
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you know.. i just look at the spacer thing and i just think to myself "that makes no logic on how it would improve performance"
lol i believe neal is dead on!

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Well you just answered one of my questions as well thanks for saving me the trouble and money!
 



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