Installed a TBI Spacer

FunInTheMud · January 28, 2002

Hey guys,

I installed a TBI spacer in my truck over the weekend. I bought it off of eBay for around $50. It had a helix bore and included all of the hardware. I installed it in about an hour. I was very impressed by the improvement in torque. You feel it right off the idle. The only thing is, the truck sounds like it has a turbocharger in it. It sounds like you are riding in a Peterbilt. Other than that, it is a worth wild mod. So if you are thinking about getting one, go for it.

FunInTheMud

BrokeKnee2500 · January 31, 2002

The whistle is normal unfortunatly. Its the wind twisting over the helix bore . I will agree though I noticed a little more grunt out of the ole beast.

95Yukon · January 31, 2002

I used a JET spacer and the design is silent. It has rounded grooves twisting downward instead of being parallel to the bore which is what causes the whistling. I could notice a difference in torque. This one will be up for grabs in a few weeks I'll be getting a whipple. Will post in for sale section, along with the JET chip I will have coming out.

FunInTheMud · February 1, 2002

Hey 95Yukon,

Good luck on the supercharger, maby someday I'll pick one up. Keep us posted on it.

FunInTheMud

bassdog · February 1, 2002

I used a JET spacer and the design is silent. It has rounded grooves twisting downward instead of being parallel to the bore which is what causes the whistling. I could notice a difference in torque. This one will be up for grabs in a few weeks I'll be getting a whipple. Will post in for sale section, along with the JET chip I will have coming out.

Since we have the same engine( ;) ) Email me with a fair price and I might take them off your hands

djames · February 1, 2002

Fun in the mud, what kind of spacer was it? Airriad or some other. I want to get one for my AV

95Yukon · February 1, 2002

Im guessing a poweraid or Helix power tower. I will have pics of the whipple posted and commentary as soon as it goes on. Should be in a few weeks. Can't wait.

Hope I don't bust my rearend gear out of it..or my tranny, but that will be a good excuse to upgrade, I suppose.

FunInTheMud · February 1, 2002

Hey djames,

The spacer didn't have any name on it. I am thinking the guy I bought it from, might of machined it. However, your AV would take a different spacer than mine would, but I'm sure you could find one on eBay anyway. Good Luck

95Yukon

Hope I don't bust my rearend gear out of it..or my tranny, but that will be a good excuse to upgrade, I suppose.

Even if you do bust something, you can still say that you have a supercharger, something not everybody has, but wants:D

FunInTheMud

TheZaZ · March 14, 2002

I have the PowerAid spacer on my 93 Yukon......and it did make a noticeable differance. From about 15mph to around 35-40.......felt like it had a "Boost" or a "powerband"......

Worth the $70 i paid for it.

americanmuscleman · March 14, 2002

I've got a T&D TBI spacer sitting in my garage that I've never installed. You guys are making me think about installing it now. One thing I don't have is the extensions for the fuel lines. Did you guys need extensions because when I tried to install it, I couldn't get the fuel lines to reach the throttle body unit. I've noticed the other brands of TBI spacers come with fuel line extensions. Anyone know where I can get em? Thanks!

Oh yeah, I would kill to have a whipple on this truck! Have fun with yours