Table of Contents
- 1 Can you have individual throttle bodies with a turbo?
- 2 Can you supercharge a car with ITBs?
- 3 Do individual throttle bodies add power?
- 4 Can you use a throttle body spacer with a cold air intake?
- 5 How much HP does a performance throttle body add?
- 6 How much HP will a throttle body spacer add?
- 7 What is a turbocharger and how does it work?
- 8 What is a Volvo turbocharged car?
- 9 What are the benefits of an independent throttle body?
Can you have individual throttle bodies with a turbo?
yes and no – you can use a turbo and indivudal throttle bodies – as mentioned the toyota 4ag and the nissan sr20det both use throttle bodies with forced induction.. but the throttle bodies need to be sealed – ie capable of running forced induction otherwise they will not function.
Can you supercharge a car with ITBs?
Yes, it’s technically possible, but honestly pretty pointless. Nissan tried it back in the 90’s – the RB26 in the Skyline GT-R featured sequential twin-turbocharging with ITB’s.
Do individual throttle bodies add power?
What are individual throttle bodies? Aside from a snappier throttle response, one of the main benefits of running ITBs is the additional horsepower that can be gained with them as more air is able to enter the engine at a quicker rate due to the air inlets being placed on each cylinder.
Are ITB worth it?
In an engine with ITBs, atmospheric pressure builds outside each cylinder, so when you open the throttle, air enters instantaneously. ITBs also help reduce pumping losses at partial throttle. The difference in throttle response is worth it in high-performance engines, but for normal street cars, it’s unnecessary.
Is a throttle body spacer worth it?
One of the main benefits of a throttle body spacer is an increase in horsepower. Ultimately, the spacer increases the air velocity which causes an increase in atomization. Because the throttle body spacer allows for more air, the engine does not have to work as hard.
Can you use a throttle body spacer with a cold air intake?
Expert Reply: The Airaid PowerAid Custom Throttle Body Spacer # AR450-638 that you referenced should work just fine with the cold air intake system you have installed on your 2011 Ford Mustang. It will add about an inch to your intake track length which your cold air kit shouldn’t have a problem accommodating.
How much HP does a performance throttle body add?
Gains from a throttle body can be dependent on modifications. Generally speaking, anytime a throttle body is added, there will be some added horsepower. The amounts can range from 5-25 HP depending on what other modifications are done to the engine.
How much HP will a throttle body spacer add?
With a throttle body spacer, it is possible to increase the torque by 25 ft lbs and add up to 18 more horsepower. Not all throttle body kits can be used for all engines. Ensure that you get a kit that will work for the make and model of your engine. These spacers mainly benefit older engines.
Does throttle body spacer increase mpg?
Fuel economy improvement from a throttle body spacer alone would be minimal, especially when towing. They will improve the performance of an engine which can help and hurt fuel economy. If you are typically an aggressive driver, improved engine performance will actually hurt your fuel economy.
What’s the difference between a single throttle body and ITB?
As the single throttle body plenum will rise in pressure, the ITB plenum will lower in pressure as both approach WOT. The true benefit of independent throttle bodies is the stereo warble you get from open velocity stacks when they’re installed on a V8, flat 6, or flat 4, and the engine bay is behind you.
What is a turbocharger and how does it work?
The turbocharger has enabled automakers to replace a lot of V-6s with more efficient turbocharged inline-fours that provide at least equivalent power and often more tire-spinning torque, while turbo-sixes have replaced many V-8s in higher-performance sport and luxury vehicles.
What is a Volvo turbocharged car?
Volvo was the first manufacturer to sell cars in the U.S. market that combine both turbocharging and supercharging to boost engine power. The system is fitted to its top 2.0-liter inline-four engine.
What are the benefits of an independent throttle body?
The true benefit of independent throttle bodies is the stereo warble you get from open velocity stacks when they’re installed on a V8, flat 6, or flat 4, and the engine bay is behind you. There is nothing like that sound. It’s glorious.