Opinions...?

[ktm1217]

I'm thinking about buying a throttle body spacer for my 1999 Ram 1500, specifically the Air-Raid Power-Aid TB spacer. I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some feedback on these, and if there really is a noticeable difference with them installed. Thanks.

 

[03MopaRamman]

I know it does Zero for a Hemi, and prolly not much more for your truck put the money towards an SC 3815. 2nd Gen experts will chime in.

 

[ktm1217]

Alright, thanks. I havent too many good things about these TBS's. I think I'll skip it and prob do the DIY throttle body boring and shaving. Then eventually get an intake.. Well see what happens with money and stuff first though lol

 

[The Assassin]

Save your money.

 

[wermbang]

Yeah throttle body spacer is a paper weight for our trucks with the way our keggar intake manifold is.

I would go with a Superchips or an SCT tuned by Hemifever if you plan on doing some engine mods.

 

[ktm1217]

Yeah, I've been hearing some good things about the superchips. Are the 3815's any good?

 

[talon6]

i have had the jet chip, hypertech max energy,superchip 3815, and now the sct programmer. superchip is a good investment if you donnt plan on alot of mods. i always liked mine. i now have the sct with custum tunes. it is the best for performance. sct is necessary if you do things like a cam. though they do offer "can tunes". and i think the newest number for the superchips is 3865.

and donnt waste your money on a tb spacer. they donnt work for our trucks.

 

[wermbang]

I have the 3715. When you get into the newer superchips they have some tuning opotions but are only for the newer trucks, I don't think the 2nd gens are able to use the trans tuning etc. You might post a message in the Superchips vendor section here.

My 3715 does what I want so far, as I have yet to try the tow program. But its almost time to go camping so will find out sometime.

 

[RamSport97]

As said above, forget the TB spacer, does nothing at all on a Multi-Port Fuel Injected engine. It does however, work well on Throttle Body Injection, and Carbed applications, it just helps atomize the fuel better. This isn't the case on a MPFI motor like ours.

Definitely go with the SCT Tuner for our 2nd gens. Just the removal of torque management is well worth it. They are only $265 and can be bought from Sean Powell, if your interested just shoot him an email at [email protected]