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TBI Spacer
« on: November 09, 2004, 12:47:20 PM »
Has anyone made any progress on a TBI spacer for the 1.6L 8v EFI? I remember a thread about it a while ago, but I can't remember who said they were messing around with one... :-/
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2004, 01:01:34 PM »
I made a wooden one a while back, but I messed up one edge while sanding.

I had a spare TB & intake sitting around and put it on for a test fit.  The corner wasn't sanded perfectly flat so there was a very small gap between the wood and the intake surface at the corner.

But, I did figure that I could go up to 5/8" or maybe even 3/4" spacer and not have to replace the TB to intake bolts, which would be nice since I can't find any longer bolts locally (I haven't checked the Web).  Does anyone know if the TB bolts for a auto and a manual are the same?  My auto has that heater between the TB and the intake and it's about 1/8" thick.

I also rechecked my air intake tube to hood  clearance and I think it'a about 1", maybe 7/8".  I don't know how tight that would be with a 3/4" spacer and possible engine roll when revving :-/

I have been thinking of larger tires and maybe a BL one of these days which would make a 1" or 1-1/2" spacer no problem (if I can find the bolts or maybe use threaded rod as studs).

Anyway, I probably won't get back to this until I make the decision on the BL or I just get tired of waiting for myself to make a decision and make another one (a little more carefully this time)  ::)
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2004, 01:12:07 PM »
Hey guys would like to know  if anyone has done this im thinking of making one too out of alum cause TBI likes heat from what i read.
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2004, 01:44:27 PM »
These are available
I can't remember where
I saw it tho   :(

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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2004, 02:07:36 PM »
Have you TBI guys ever thought about using one of those white plastic cutting boards as a source of material for the spacer? They should be easy to shape and drill. I don't know if they're resistant to gas but could be worth a try since they're cheap.
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2004, 02:14:01 PM »
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Have you TBI guys ever thought about using one of those white plastic cutting boards as a source of material for the spacer? They should be easy to shape and drill. I don't know if they're resistant to gas but could be worth a try since they're cheap.

Haven't thought about that, but I think I'll nab one of those from a local thrift store (if I can find one) and use a gasket for a template. Even my dull drill bits shouldn't have any problems working that stuff. :)

Good call.



BTW, who was it that used a cutting board to make a driveshaft spacer? ??? Or was that over at Pirate?
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2004, 02:23:12 PM »
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...BTW, who was it that used a cutting board to make a driveshaft spacer? ??? Or was that over at Pirate?

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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2004, 03:23:57 PM »
This is my TB spacer...




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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2004, 03:51:45 PM »
tbi spacer???
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2004, 03:55:34 PM »
SpinalTap: where'd you get that at?

92Sidekick4x4: Throttle Body spacer
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2004, 04:05:29 PM »
ah, gotcha
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2004, 11:03:24 PM »
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92Sidekick4x4: Throttle Body spacer



Okay, now I also know what it is, but what does it do ???
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2004, 11:04:31 PM »
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Haven't thought about that, but I think I'll nab one of those from a local thrift store (if I can find one) and use a gasket for a template. Even my dull drill bits shouldn't have any problems working that stuff. :)

Good call.



BTW, who was it that used a cutting board to make a driveshaft spacer? ??? Or was that over at Pirate?


Yeah, I had thought about the plastic (or whatever that material is) cutting boards.

I was going to take a chip of the spouse's plastic cutting board and sit it in a cup of gas to see if it dissolved or something.

I would think it'd be really easy to work with.
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2004, 11:06:36 PM »
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This is my TB spacer...






Looks good.  What material?  Is that more than 1" thick.  Have  you installed it?  If so, what are your impressions?
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Re: TBI Spacer
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2004, 02:38:44 AM »
That's the one I saw, it's made of 1"
aluminum plate and annodized red, but
I remember they were kind of expensive

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