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Kodak · 06-10-2011, 05:14 PM

I came across this TBS on tirerack today:Airaid PowerAid

I read some previous EM threads about these kinds of things. Some good feedback, and some neutral (no gains).

Anyway, I am interested in finding a nice DIY project this summer. Something simple. Is this a doable project for someone with little mechanical experience? I do the basics (oil, tire rotation etc) but nothing like this.

More importantly, should I expect a gain in low end torque? And by extension - since more power at lower rpm means higher gears - in fuel economy?

Thanks for any advice on this.

06-10-2011, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kodak Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA Posts: 346 Canyon - '07 GMC Canyon 2wd regular cab 90 day: 24.95 mpg (US) Thanks: 41 Thanked 39 Times in 24 Posts	Throttle body spacer - torque/FE? I came across this TBS on tirerack today:Airaid PowerAid I read some previous EM threads about these kinds of things. Some good feedback, and some neutral (no gains). Anyway, I am interested in finding a nice DIY project this summer. Something simple. Is this a doable project for someone with little mechanical experience? I do the basics (oil, tire rotation etc) but nothing like this. More importantly, should I expect a gain in low end torque? And by extension - since more power at lower rpm means higher gears - in fuel economy? Thanks for any advice on this.