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Old 04-15-2009, 01:24 AM
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What are spacers and what are they for?

I've seen alot of people on here talking about spacers and I do not have a clue about them. What do you gain from spacers and are they a worthy mod?
 
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Not worth it... it's only 5 horsepower gain.... you can't even tell... and thats with the 30mm spacer on the fronts AND rears.

Save your money for a really good set of spark plugs for better gas mileage.
 
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Not worth it... it's only 5 horsepower gain.... you can't even tell... and thats with the 30mm spacer too on the fronts AND rears.

Save your money for a really good set of spark plugs for better gas mileage.
If you add the decal it comes with, it's an 10hp gain overall.
 
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He's talking about wheel spacers... sheesh.
 
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He's talking about wheel spacers... sheesh.
are you sure?
 
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throttle body spacers. they are proven to add 15-37hp. You should get them for the rear phallic axles
 
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Originally Posted by speedraver
He's talking about wheel spacers... sheesh.
Damn it....I hate it when I get things wrong

Ok...5hp to the wheels with a 30mm spacer.....I stand corrected
 
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are you sure?
Yup, I have a 5mm spacer on my rears and can't feel shiet.
 
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wheel spacers add hp? I mean I get confused but wtf.....

ahah plenum spacer maybe...
 
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if you get a plenum spacer make sure to get a camber kit and extra gasket so it doesnt leak
 
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plen spacer only makes a difference after 5k rpm i guess...
 
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Wheel spacers provide additional length from the centroidial axis soleniod pressure valve which in turn creates an inverse reciprocal torquial rotation thus increased mass and velocity which give it more hp at the wheels.
 
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Camber kits come with an extra plenum gasket so there is no need to buy an extra one
 
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^^and you need to construct additional pylons
 


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