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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Question ok so explain this please someone!!!!!!

ok so i know that an electric fan will make a little more horsepower,cause ur taking away pull off the belt system, but how does a throttle body spacer work on a 94 dodge dakota 5.2l 4x4 when the injectors are in the intake not the throttle body???
also what are some other ideas for more power and do not tell me a k&n air filter cause i personally have never seen a difference!!!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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The TB spacer increases the volume of the intake manifold plenum. Increasing the volume of the plenum is supposed to help with top end power. What I have heard is that they usually don't do anything for us.

To increase power: exhaust system, i believe in a cold air intake.
 

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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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so in other words the $90.00 for a tb spacer is worthless,the fan i have seen make a difference ,exhaust, and a cold air intake is about it unless you get into the motor,which i m looking for more power but a little better mileage as well and ive already done FULL tune up
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Yes throttle body spacers are worthless on modern FI.

For more performance go with high per. coil, wires, cap and rotor and autolite 3923 plugs. Do all filter chage. Change all fluids.

For more money here is a list of choices we got in the FAQ2.


Performance

Larger throttle body http://www.thefastman.com/Throttlebodies47.asp, Kegger mod https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-...e-mod-diy.html,
1.7:1 Lifters (I would suggest. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...7&autoview=sku
Much cheaper then the Mopar or Crower kits, and much easier to install in my opinion (no lash adjustments, no guide plates, fits under stock valve cover) http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/rollerrocker.php https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen-...r-install.html)

Cams
Mopar Performance computer (V6 http://www.bionicdodge.com/bionic/in...p?topic=8778.0)
High output coil + wires + cap and rotor
Spark plugs (Autolite 3923's is 1 step colder) (Autolite 3922 is 2 step colder, for supercharger/ turbo/ NOS)
Higher flow injectors
Headers (v6 https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen-...9-headers.html)
Open flowing exhaust systems
High flow cat
Lower (numerically higher) Rear End Gears
Transmission shift kit
Machine work (deck down block, heads) (Bore out cylinders).
Polish and port heads and headers
Electric cooling fan
Electric coolant pump http://www.csr-performance.com
Under Drive pulley's. (be-careful lots are 6ribs. Magnums use 7 ribs)
Lots more....
http://www.hughesengines.com/TechArt...es03012004.php (V6 Performance)
 

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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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ok i guess that answers my question thanx for the info and the links.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Has anyone done the electric water pump?
What did they do about the coolant bypass hose, that goes from intake manifold to water pump?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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There is an adapter plate that bolts up in between the pump and engine block. My guess is that there is an fitting on the adapter plate for it. Or you got to use it with out coolant or the M1 intake where I believe it doesn't have coolant flow. You can call them and ask.
 
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