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rotcartdj · 03-05-2008, 05:15 PM

Installed a Helix Throttle Body Spacer on my lb7 about a month ago. It only lasted the weekend. Mileage went down over 2 MPG. All it was was a 1" piece of aluminum with a helix bore that inserted into the charge pipe. In my opinion it restricted the pipe and reduced air flow more than helping.

03-05-2008, 05:15 PM	eBay Motors #18 (permalink)
rotcartdj Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 63	Installed a Helix Throttle Body Spacer on my lb7 about a month ago. It only lasted the weekend. Mileage went down over 2 MPG. All it was was a 1" piece of aluminum with a helix bore that inserted into the charge pipe. In my opinion it restricted the pipe and reduced air flow more than helping. __________________ 2004 Chevy 2500HD EC Short Box w/LB7 ZF-6 speed 295/75-R16 Hankook M/Ts on aftermarket rims with 2" Lift Front and Rear Diamond Eye 4" Turbo back. Air Box Mod. AFE Drop-In Filter. CrankitupDiesel Tie Rod Sleeves. Cognito pitman/idler braces. Autometer Phantom II Boost & Pyro w/overhead console mount. AmsOil Severe Gear Front and Rear Diffs FUTURE UPGRADES EFI Live w/DSP5 Cognito Upper A-arms Clutch Upgrades And the list goes on and on