Throttle Spacer and Air Intake Combo

[c_kirkland]

Didn't feel lookin through all the pages of threads so I cut to teh point. Have a 2002 4x4 ST and was thinking about putting cold air intake and a throttle spacer to increase horses slightly, but mainly for gas mileage. Any Suggestions? I was also wondering what I could do about exhaust.

 

[JohnnyO]

I've heard that spacers don't make any difference really, there are a couple cold airs out there. I'd say get the Zabtek CAI and their larger throttle body. Their stuff is fairly inexpensive.
www.zabteck.com

 

[jujuss07]

if you want exhaust your best bet would be with a flowmaster. it s hard to run true-duals under an ST cause the fuel tank and stuff is in the way. you can get a Series 40 single in dual out if you want duals, or like me, i got a single in single out and just ran it out the stock place on the passenger side. min cost about $160. muffler, piping and hangers included.

 

[Flounder]

I've got a Zabteck TB and am happy with it. Unlike a spacer, which is useless, the new TB allows more airflow. In addition, Zabteck has great customer service. Be aware, however, that it's not going to give you a blown-feel to your engine. Instead, it adds a couple horses and one or two MPG.

 

[c_kirkland]

Did you have to get the plastic throttle body? I'm kind of weary on plastic.

 

[Flounder]

Stock throttle bodies are plastic.

 

[aldive]

I'm kind of weary on plastic.

Why?

 

[c_kirkland]

I did not know that. I'm kind of weary b/c I don't know how much of a performance difference there is. Anyway about the exhaust I was thinkin of running the Flowmaster with a Cat Back as stated above. Anyone have any other suggestions.