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Do I install a helix throttle body spacer with the beveled surface up or down?

I have a helix throttle body spacer, but no instructions. This is going on a 2.5 Dodge Dakota 4 cylinder.

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Actron CP7817 Throttle Body Injection Fuel Pressure Tester

Includes pressure relief valve for safe and clean testing Tester has solid brass fittings with 36 flexible connection hose Tests fuel-line integrity and the fuel pump check valve Adapter fitting for throttle body injection systems without a fuel access valve … Continue reading →

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What is the best way to clean an intake manifold and throttle body?

I have removed my manifolds and found that the intake and throttle body are gunked up pretty badly. What is a good way to completely clean it and degrease it? The gunk is on the engine also, so how can … Continue reading →

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What are your thoughts on 1981 corvettes and the twin throttle body set up?

ive been looking at a 1981 vette for a few days now, and i wanted everyones thoughts on them good or bad. also how easy is it to upgrade the twin throttle body fuel injection. i heard its relatively easy … Continue reading →

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Do throttle body spacers work on fuel injected engines?

I am wondering if anyone can give me a definite answer to weather or not throttle body spacers adds horse power or not. I have a 98 dodge ram 5.2L fuel injected with a cold air intake and i keep … Continue reading →

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When installing a new throttle body, is it necessary to follow that up with an engine tuning?

When replacing the throttle body (the piece of the air intake system that controls the amount of air flowing into the engine, located between the air filter box and the intake manifold, and usually attached to, or near, the mass … Continue reading →

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How much should it cost to clean a throttle body?

My dealer called and said that there is a lot of carbon buildup on my throttle body and they want to clean it and the fuel injectors. It will cost $279. Is that about right? Car has 78K miles on … Continue reading →

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What is the black coating on the back of a throttle body?

I cleaned the throttle body of my car with carb cleaner not knowing the adverse effects it would have on the black coating on the back of the throttle body. I want to replace the black coating so my car … Continue reading →

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Is it safe to drive with a throttle body that needs cleaning?

Occasionally, the accelerator is resistant to pushing on my 2001 Saturn. This usually happens at stop lights or when leaving parking lots. After some research, I believe the throttle body probably needs cleaning. Until I get that done, it is … Continue reading →

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Where can i find a larger throttle body for my 94 Chevy Truck?

I am currently building a 383 for my truck and i am trying to find a larger throttle body so that i can get enough fuel in the engine. I need to stay fuel injected because my transmission is computer … Continue reading →

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