What does a Airaid throttle body spacer do?
The AIRAID Throttle Body Spacer is designed to enhance off-idle torque from 800 rpm to approximately 3,000 rpm. The spacer utilizes it’s unique, patented Helix Bore design to spin the incoming air charge as it passes through the throttle body spacer.
Do you need tune after throttle body spacer?
Throttle body spacers do not affect overall performance or delivery of air / fuel. Since these spacers have little bearing on performance, a tune is not required after installation.
How much does a throttle body spacer cost?
The cost of a replacement throttle body spacer will vary depending on the particular model and make of your car, and whether you’re looking to get a complete kit or just the basic part. Most of the spacers and kits on PartsGeek.com cost somewhere in the range of $50 and $150.
Does a throttle body spacer increase gas mileage?
Fuel economy improvement from a throttle body spacer alone would be minimal, especially when towing. They will improve the performance of an engine which can help and hurt fuel economy. If you are typically an aggressive driver, improved engine performance will actually hurt your fuel economy.
Are throttle body spacers bad for your car?
Not really, unless the car is equipped with throttle body injection. A spacer helps the air and fuel mix more thoroughly, and it is very popular among carbureted engines. the spacer doesn’t effect anything if the fuel is injected after it, through either port or direct injection.
Does cleaning your throttle body improve performance?
If your vehicle’s engine is running rough, checking the condition of the throttle body for gunk and grime is a viable course of action. To help prevent problems that arise due to a dirty throttle body, frequent cleaning of the part can keep the vehicle operating at a higher level of performance.
Will a throttle body spacer void my warranty?
A throttle body spacer like the part # AR200-630-1 should not void your engine warranty. This act states, in part, that unless the installation and the part caused a problem then the warranty cannot be voided.