what would be something good to use to make an injector spacer. how thick would be optimal? the ones they sell ar only 1/4 inch thick and only claim a 2-3 hp gain. would bigger be much better? especially along w/ an open air cleaner.

 

most are made out of hard plastic or just sticking a couple gaskets together most are about .25" thick

 

I just had to space the TBI Unit on my 350 1988 IROC and I STRONGLY suggest doing it right and NOT just stacking a buncha gaskets together. I got a sheet 1/4in thick of teflon and used the gasket as a template and it works great. Its also a lot more reliable and resilient than a gasket, which will settle over time. Hope this helps

TY

 

They're talking about spacing the injector pod not the TBI. Just to clarify, as this has been a source of confusion in the past.

 

Thanks Tas

Always Humbled

TP

 

Here's a picture of my raised Injector Pod using two injector pod gaskets.

 

Since that is not a surface that has to be sealed (fuel lines go into the injector pod itself) I just removed the gasket and used washers to space out the pod from the TB until the fuel adaptors on the pod where about to interfere with the TB unit. I would attach a pic but I don’t have my dc right now.

 

GKK how tall are those 2 gaskets together? How much do gaskets cost?

 

The two gaskets together are about 1/4" high. I got one from a tbi gasket kit I bought at autozone for $15 and I reused the original one since it was in great shape.

 

ok I feel better then. I got a phelonic 1/4" spacer for $25

 

94'_SS , you better look again at the injector pod not needing to be sealed at the throttle body. Just raising it with washers will let in a lot of unfiltered air. This area will draw more air per square inch than the best, lowest restriction, air cleaner on the market. You might want to just stack the gaskets or make one. You could even use wood, the harder the better. If you do use wood it would be a good idea to use some model airplane shelack or dope as they call it. The stuff thats fuel resistant. You can get it at a hobby shop, just ask for it by discription ,they know what your looking for. Just don't go in and ask to buy some dope or they may get the wrong idea.:lala:

Steve

 

You guys w/ the injector spacers, could you tell any difference in power or gas mileage?? Thanks

 

I'd sure like to know the answer to this last question also!

Those who've done this mod, please tell us the performance results and any issues you encountered during the install.

Thanks in advance!

 

My car felt stronger after I raised the injector pod but, I did the Ultimate TBI Mods at the same time.