Electric fan conversion and 4" air intake done
Feb 2, 2011 | 10:24 PM
#51
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TB spacers only work on " carbureator" type throttle bodies that mix air and fuel together before it is sent thru the manifold. The spacer helps mix the fuel and air better by giving it more time to mix and helps it swirl together to make a better mixture before its trip thru the manifold to the cylinders to be burned.
The throttle body on our truck only flows air, the fuel is added at each cylinder when the computer demands it so it never really mixes like it does on a TBI equipped vehicle.
And a spacer on our trucks really does nothing at all so its a waste of money.
The throttle body on our truck only flows air, the fuel is added at each cylinder when the computer demands it so it never really mixes like it does on a TBI equipped vehicle.
And a spacer on our trucks really does nothing at all so its a waste of money.
Feb 11, 2011 | 05:22 PM
#52
I'm trying to do this to my truck. My computer wouldn't show the pics from the word doc about flipping the coolant tube 180*. I got that done, but the coolant tube is still in the way, I tried to turn the little metal piece that connects the tube to the water pump but it wont budge. any advice?
Feb 11, 2011 | 06:30 PM
#54
You cut 2" of the hose or the metal part of the thermostat? Even then I think it will still be in the way unless I can get the metal part to turn a little bit. Ill try and get some pics to better explain my situation.
Feb 11, 2011 | 07:15 PM
#55
looks good. you used a straight 3.5" silicone sleeve on maf or was it a 4" to 3.5 reduce silicone sleeve? i am trying to do the same thing but i just want to make sure i get a good seal so i dont have any leaks.
Feb 12, 2011 | 04:56 AM
#56
got it. cut about 1" off from the thermostat side and had to twist the hose to where it came almost straight up. I used a 4" 90* and a 4" to 3.5" reducer. also got a 2' piece of 4" exhaust pipe and cut to size. rattle canned with gloss black.
I know the engine bay is filthy, but that sand/mud is near impossible to get off once it dries.
I know the engine bay is filthy, but that sand/mud is near impossible to get off once it dries.
Feb 12, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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I cut about 2" of hose off at the thermostat and twisted it slightly to ensure it doesn't touch the air intake hose, or pipe. I got maybe 1/2" or so space between the radiator hose and intake so that should be fine.
I see you figured it out...looks good. Can't beat it for a low buck mod, huh?
If I can find a cheap clamp on filter, I may try that too...just like your setup.
What did you use to make the enclosure around the air filter?
I assume it's open at the bottom?
Feb 12, 2011 | 03:18 PM
#58
Its the K&N filter and shield. It is open top and bottom. I didn't want to cut the metal plate so I took that out. You can see all the way down to the ground. Even took it off roading like that. No problems so far. I have a Volant air box and tube. Its for an 09 so I have to mod the air box so I can fit my MAF to it. Should help keep the intake temps down.
Ebay has some decent clamp on filters that wont break the bank. Great write up.
Ebay has some decent clamp on filters that wont break the bank. Great write up.
