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Throttle Body Spacer 5.7 Hemi w/MDS
I just have to jump in on this one; and I know that I will get beaten up for this - but oh well!
I have read the throttle body spacer articles and arguments here and many places elsewhere. Unfortunately, I had already purchased an Airaid TBS for my Ram before reading many of the articles; most of which were derogatory regarding any benefit.
I have had the Airaid TBS on my Ram with just the stock air box, with the stock air box and an Airaid MIT Tube installed, and also with a K&N "drop-in" added. In each of these configurations, I think, but can not validate, that there might have been some, as advertised, "low-end" to "mid-range" response improvement. But I kept it installed, most of the time, probably to justify my purchase. I do not believe it improved mileage noticeably at all.
Then I made a significant upgrade. I went to a local muffler shop, and yes- paid way too much - for a 3" mandrel bent single out cat-back exhaust system. I got a Flowmaster 50 series Truck/SUV muffler with a bullet muffler/resonator installed just before the muffler.
This addition really made a difference; the most significant being the seemingly noticeable loss of my Ram's "low-end". Then I decided, ok, lets help it breathe easier so I added an AEM Brute Force Air Intake; with the dry flow filter. This Air Intake System comes with a 1" smooth bore Throttle Body Spacer. This combination really emphasized what I felt was the lost "Low-End"performance on my truck. So ...
I changed out the AEM Throttle Body Spacer for my Airaid TBS; all else remained the same. I would say a substantial amount of the lost "low-end" performance has returned. I run 33X12.50/18 Toyo M/T's on 9" rims. Now a modest depressing of the accelerator WILL spin these tires. I don't mean clouds of black smoke, but it wouldn't do this as readily prior to the current intake configuration.
So, what am I saying: For me; the Airaid TBS works - the AEM TBS did not, specifically for what I want out of my truck, in a very effective way. I have no dyno numbers, etc., merely this "seat of the pants" assessment.
I am pleased with how my truck performs and sounds now. I have achieved my goals. I wouldn't want anyone to spend money uselessly, but if you have access to a TBS, maybe it will provide something for you; maybe not.
BTW this is installed on a 2006 Ram 1500 RCLB 4X4
Ok guys; come and get me!
I have read the throttle body spacer articles and arguments here and many places elsewhere. Unfortunately, I had already purchased an Airaid TBS for my Ram before reading many of the articles; most of which were derogatory regarding any benefit.
I have had the Airaid TBS on my Ram with just the stock air box, with the stock air box and an Airaid MIT Tube installed, and also with a K&N "drop-in" added. In each of these configurations, I think, but can not validate, that there might have been some, as advertised, "low-end" to "mid-range" response improvement. But I kept it installed, most of the time, probably to justify my purchase. I do not believe it improved mileage noticeably at all.
Then I made a significant upgrade. I went to a local muffler shop, and yes- paid way too much - for a 3" mandrel bent single out cat-back exhaust system. I got a Flowmaster 50 series Truck/SUV muffler with a bullet muffler/resonator installed just before the muffler.
This addition really made a difference; the most significant being the seemingly noticeable loss of my Ram's "low-end". Then I decided, ok, lets help it breathe easier so I added an AEM Brute Force Air Intake; with the dry flow filter. This Air Intake System comes with a 1" smooth bore Throttle Body Spacer. This combination really emphasized what I felt was the lost "Low-End"performance on my truck. So ...
I changed out the AEM Throttle Body Spacer for my Airaid TBS; all else remained the same. I would say a substantial amount of the lost "low-end" performance has returned. I run 33X12.50/18 Toyo M/T's on 9" rims. Now a modest depressing of the accelerator WILL spin these tires. I don't mean clouds of black smoke, but it wouldn't do this as readily prior to the current intake configuration.
So, what am I saying: For me; the Airaid TBS works - the AEM TBS did not, specifically for what I want out of my truck, in a very effective way. I have no dyno numbers, etc., merely this "seat of the pants" assessment.
I am pleased with how my truck performs and sounds now. I have achieved my goals. I wouldn't want anyone to spend money uselessly, but if you have access to a TBS, maybe it will provide something for you; maybe not.
BTW this is installed on a 2006 Ram 1500 RCLB 4X4
Ok guys; come and get me!
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