TBS for 5.9L

BowtechAndy · 06-09-2007, 08:51 PM

I have replaced the plugs and added a cold air intake. Now I am getting about 13.5 MPG I have a superchips tuner on the way which should get me 2-3 more atleast. I am thinking about adding a high output ignition with new wires, cap and button which should help a tad more and also provide a little more HP and MPG.

Now the TBS, is anyone using one and did it help any and how much of a pain is it to install? Adding it to the manifold isn't hard but there ain't much room plus with the airraid its gonna be a tight fit.

what do you guys think.

thanks

75K30 · 06-09-2007, 09:52 PM

Save your money buddy. There is absolutely no reason to buy one. Adding a little bit of volume to the plenum will do nothing for mileage, and unfortunately will do very little for additional power. Better to spend the money on something really important, that is up to you, as long as it is not a spacer.

72'CaminoKid · 06-10-2007, 10:14 AM

agreed throttle body spacer is a waste of time and money

BowtechAndy · 06-10-2007, 04:38 PM

thanks for the input.

72'CaminoKid · 06-11-2007, 04:36 PM

no prob man

Tucker Oil · 06-19-2007, 07:51 AM

if yours is like my 01 5.2 you won't be able to put one on with an aftermarket intake without a body lift to get a little more room.

BowtechAndy · 06-19-2007, 09:34 AM

I kinda figured as much when I got the demension of the TBS and got to looking at things.

06-09-2007, 08:51 PM	#1
BowtechAndy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 66	TBS for 5.9L I have replaced the plugs and added a cold air intake. Now I am getting about 13.5 MPG I have a superchips tuner on the way which should get me 2-3 more atleast. I am thinking about adding a high output ignition with new wires, cap and button which should help a tad more and also provide a little more HP and MPG. Now the TBS, is anyone using one and did it help any and how much of a pain is it to install? Adding it to the manifold isn't hard but there ain't much room plus with the airraid its gonna be a tight fit. what do you guys think. thanks

06-10-2007, 10:14 AM	#3
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,757	agreed throttle body spacer is a waste of time and money __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

06-11-2007, 04:36 PM	#5
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,757	no prob man __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

06-19-2007, 07:51 AM	#6
Tucker Oil Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 50	if yours is like my 01 5.2 you won't be able to put one on with an aftermarket intake without a body lift to get a little more room. __________________ 2000 dodge 3500 w/cummins turbo diesel, suncaost tranny, hrvp44, 110 hp injectors, AFE intake, mbrp 5", and Amsoil through out!! www.lubedealer.com/btucker mods thanks to www.dieselnut.com

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06-09-2007, 09:52 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,310	Save your money buddy. There is absolutely no reason to buy one. Adding a little bit of volume to the plenum will do nothing for mileage, and unfortunately will do very little for additional power. Better to spend the money on something really important, that is up to you, as long as it is not a spacer.

06-10-2007, 04:38 PM	#4
BowtechAndy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 66	thanks for the input.

06-19-2007, 09:34 AM	#7
BowtechAndy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 66	I kinda figured as much when I got the demension of the TBS and got to looking at things.