Throttle Body Spacers?

97BUSSDRIVER · 05-31-2009, 01:59 PM

I was wondering if throttle body spacers made any difference in performance. I drive a 97 Suburban K1500. At speeds between 30-40mph it seems to hesitate with the truck in overdrive before down shifting. This is why I was wondering if a throttle body spacer would make a difference.

mudseeker · 05-31-2009, 02:10 PM

won't make a difference, the fuel is not mixed at the throttle body with that engine.

97BUSSDRIVER · 05-31-2009, 02:13 PM

Any other suggetions for a smoother transition between overdrive and downshift?

mudseeker · 05-31-2009, 02:18 PM

throw your shifter down to 2 when you want to pass, the kickdown isn't the greatest with that trans.

97BUSSDRIVER · 05-31-2009, 02:24 PM

Thanks! Makes since.

You Ultimatley solved one of the other issuses I have had. My steering motion sensor was bad and I read an earlier post from another member which you helped. Its because of ppl like you that make these sites help ppl DIY!!!

mudseeker · 05-31-2009, 04:33 PM

that's what we're here for.

welcome to the forum and make yourself at home.

gmctrucks · 05-31-2009, 07:36 PM

Don't waste your money on it.

badtothebowtie · 06-10-2009, 09:45 AM

hey buss im new here but if i think correctly the kickdown is adjustable on that truck am i right mud???

mudseeker · 06-10-2009, 11:05 AM

97 uses the 4L60E trans and the shifts are determined by sensor readings such as the TPS, MAP, vehicle speed and others i can't think of right now.
you might be able to put a new cal in the module, but i don't think it would be worth it just for a kickdown delay.

72'CaminoKid · 06-10-2009, 04:43 PM

i have nothing to add here, its been pretty well stated correctly. but in general regard to the Throttle Body Spacer. dont waste your money on one, with any vehicle. its not worth it. if ya want one bad enough, its nothing but a deck with a hole the size of your intake and holes for the bolts. anyone can make that, easy.

05-31-2009, 01:59 PM	#1
97BUSSDRIVER Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	Throttle Body Spacers? I was wondering if throttle body spacers made any difference in performance. I drive a 97 Suburban K1500. At speeds between 30-40mph it seems to hesitate with the truck in overdrive before down shifting. This is why I was wondering if a throttle body spacer would make a difference.

06-10-2009, 09:45 AM	#8
badtothebowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: waterloo IL Posts: 158	hey buss im new here but if i think correctly the kickdown is adjustable on that truck am i right mud??? __________________ IF U GO OUT U HAVE TO DRESS UP WHY NOT WARE A BOWTIE

06-10-2009, 04:43 PM	#10
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,757	i have nothing to add here, its been pretty well stated correctly. but in general regard to the Throttle Body Spacer. dont waste your money on one, with any vehicle. its not worth it. if ya want one bad enough, its nothing but a deck with a hole the size of your intake and holes for the bolts. anyone can make that, easy. __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

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05-31-2009, 02:10 PM	#2
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	won't make a difference, the fuel is not mixed at the throttle body with that engine.

05-31-2009, 02:13 PM	#3
97BUSSDRIVER Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	Any other suggetions for a smoother transition between overdrive and downshift?

05-31-2009, 02:18 PM	#4
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	throw your shifter down to 2 when you want to pass, the kickdown isn't the greatest with that trans.

05-31-2009, 02:24 PM	#5
97BUSSDRIVER Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	Thanks! Makes since. You Ultimatley solved one of the other issuses I have had. My steering motion sensor was bad and I read an earlier post from another member which you helped. Its because of ppl like you that make these sites help ppl DIY!!!

05-31-2009, 04:33 PM	#6
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	that's what we're here for. welcome to the forum and make yourself at home.

05-31-2009, 07:36 PM	#7
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,645	Don't waste your money on it.

06-10-2009, 11:05 AM	#9
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	97 uses the 4L60E trans and the shifts are determined by sensor readings such as the TPS, MAP, vehicle speed and others i can't think of right now. you might be able to put a new cal in the module, but i don't think it would be worth it just for a kickdown delay.