next mod: Helix Throttle Body Spacer

[Solitude]

will the MAF be effected..and will that effect the computer? I live in phoenix.. so.. maybe I can be of assistance.. one thing though.. My 01 VX was built in july of 2000..think it was the last runs of them

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

Its a pretty simple bolt on, should take less then
an hour with basic hand tools.
Everything is up front and easy to get to lucky for us.
Only trick will be to adjust the 2 cables going to the throttle
body, which wont be a problem.
Ive installed these things on mustangs, tahoes, hummers and
hondas. None have been a problem, all have been a success.
Once I empty this tank of gas, Im going to install mine on my
personal Vx.
Also, one of my employees has an awd Svx.
We have raced a few times, all are very accurate since
both vehicles are autos and awd.
I plan on seeing how the Vx does before and after the install.
That to me is real life results. (dyno test are good for nascar
guys)

[mbeach]

A few years ago I used a couple of TB gaskets as a template to bang out a throttle body spacer in 6061.

It wasn't because I believed the hype, it was more a matter of it being an easy and fun project.
After installation, adjusting cables/brackets, etc., I decided that it was not worth the effort to either manufacture or install. It did nothing for driveablity, mileage, power or otherwise. I used that leftover scrap to make a nice battery hold-down.

Granted, mine was the product of 45 minutes on a mill, with zero testing or prototyping. It also didn't look 1/10th as pretty as the model you're showing. If I were looking for a bit of underhood bling, it might make it on my list. It is a nice piece of work.

No one's ever proven that these things perform, but they sure look nice -and sometimes that's enough.

You want a faster truck? Ditch those heavy wheels and tires - you'd be amazed.

[Chopper]

You want a faster truck? Ditch those heavy wheels and tires - you'd be amazed.

The Gods love less unsprung weight

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

A few years ago I used a couple of TB gaskets as a template to bang out a throttle body spacer in 6061.

It wasn't because I believed the hype, it was more a matter of it being an easy and fun project.
After installation, adjusting cables/brackets, etc., I decided that it was not worth the effort to either manufacture or install. It did nothing for driveablity, mileage, power or otherwise. I used that leftover scrap to make a nice battery hold-down.

Granted, mine was the product of 45 minutes on a mill, with zero testing or prototyping. It also didn't look 1/10th as pretty as the model you're showing. If I were looking for a bit of underhood bling, it might make it on my list. It is a nice piece of work.

No one's ever proven that these things perform, but they sure look nice -and sometimes that's enough.

You want a faster truck? Ditch those heavy wheels and tires - you'd be amazed.

Fust FYI
I weighed the 17" Cepek rims against
my stock heavy then expected 16" rims
they only weigh 2 lbs more each wheel

[JHarris1385]

What does the stock wheel weigh? Or stock wheel/tire combo weigh? 18's that is.

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

What does the stock wheel weigh? Or stock wheel/tire combo weigh? 18's that is.

My truck had 16" stock.

honestly, I Never thought Id see suggest negative comments
from people who own the same cars.
At this point, I really dont care who buys it or not,
really.

Its funny though to see the ones who always have
something negative to say, are never the ones bringing
anything to the game.

At least Im trying to help owners who want help.
To those who just like to knock stuff and are backseat
engineers, I really dont care what you do.

As for our car against car race, it would just to be as
some sort of guideline to compare results.
The races would be 3 in a row, one after another, same conditions.
Its not Nasa and not Nascar, its more for fun to get
a idea of how much of a difference if any it could be.

[mbeach]

honestly, I Never thought Id see suggest negative comments
from people who own the same cars.
At this point, I really dont care who buys it or not,
really.

Like I said, it's a showpiece, without a dyno chart, it's still just bling. Which doesn't appeal to everyone.

Its funny though to see the ones who always have
something negative to say, are never the ones bringing
anything to the game.

...or selling anything



-The Backseat Engineer

[Triathlete]

Also, one of my employees has an awd Svx.
We have raced a few times, all are very accurate since
both vehicles are autos and awd.
I plan on seeing how the Vx does before and after the install.
That to me is real life results. (dyno test are good for nascar
guys)

Not trying to burst your bubble, but...
Unless you and he can replicate the exact same conditions (temp, wind, etc.) and reaction times racing as a test means moot!