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Car Forum / Jeep / September 2004Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L Throttle Body Spacer/Intake Compatibility
Is there an aftermarket air intake system that is compatible with a throttle body spacer on the 4.0L engine? I would like to use a K&N FIPK, but it will not work with a throttle body spacer. I have a throttle body spacer and a homemade intake right now, but I would like something that has a heat shield. Any help would be appreciated! I hope you want this strictly for looks because a K&N and FIPK won't help performance on a Jeep 4.0L engine one iota. Really, no kidding. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford PP-ASEL N6TAY See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ > Is there an aftermarket air intake system that is compatible with a > throttle body spacer on the 4.0L engine? I would like to use a K&N > FIPK, but it will not work with a throttle body spacer. I have a > throttle body spacer and a homemade intake right now, but I would like > something that has a heat shield. Any help would be appreciated! The red ones are pretty, though. :-) > I hope you want this strictly for looks because a K&N and FIPK won't help > performance on a Jeep 4.0L engine one iota. Really, no kidding. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > throttle body spacer and a homemade intake right now, but I would like > > something that has a heat shield. Any help would be appreciated! The dust that would normally clog a paper filter, will blow right through the K&N, which is OK if you're sponsered by them, and they will buy your engine after the Baja one thousand. Your spacer is nothing but snake oil, actually decreases the Cubic Feet per Minute throttle body was capable of. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:LWHughes3rd@aol.com http://www.billhughes.com/ > Is there an aftermarket air intake system that is compatible with a > throttle body spacer on the 4.0L engine? I would like to use a K&N > FIPK, but it will not work with a throttle body spacer. I have a > throttle body spacer and a homemade intake right now, but I would like > something that has a heat shield. Any help would be appreciated! Brian did pass the time by typing: > Is there an aftermarket air intake system that is compatible with a > throttle body spacer on the 4.0L engine? I would like to use a K&N > FIPK, but it will not work with a throttle body spacer. I have a > throttle body spacer and a homemade intake right now, but I would like > something that has a heat shield. Any help would be appreciated! TB spacer = junk The power gain you feel is actually due to a change in the throttle cable geometry. You would get some benefit from a slightly larger (bored out) TB. More if it's backed up with a tuned exhaust header and cat-back. As for a heat shield (presume: air box) like the K$N system you can go get sheet stock and bend one. Then slide some door seal trim around the outside. That's what the K$N FIPK is anyway. hint: build yourself one out of cardboard to get it fitting perfectly then transfer that to metal. If you don't have the equipment there you can usually find a local metal shop that will help you learn and are happy to help a hobbyist.  Signature-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://members.cox.net/wilsond HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge! Yeppers Jerry and Bill are correct, there are no short cuts to HP and performance gain. You have to spend real big $$ to do anything noticeable not one of the snake oil salesmen will stand by their product with a guarantee. It reminds me of the fuel magnets to realign the electrons in the fuel to provide better fuel economy. HarryS > Is there an aftermarket air intake system that is compatible with a > throttle body spacer on the 4.0L engine? I would like to use a K&N > FIPK, but it will not work with a throttle body spacer. I have a > throttle body spacer and a homemade intake right now, but I would like > something that has a heat shield. Any help would be appreciated! This? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36098 Eric > Yeppers Jerry and Bill are correct, there are no short cuts to HP and > performance gain. You have to spend real big $$ to do anything noticeable [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > throttle body spacer and a homemade intake right now, but I would like > > something that has a heat shield. Any help would be appreciated! Eric Shade did pass the time by typing: > This? > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36098 :) Amazing, those have been around ever since magnets were "magic". On the bright side you can use them to hold nuts while your working on the engine. SignatureDougW DougW proclaimed: > Eric Shade did pass the time by typing: > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > On the bright side you can use them to hold nuts while your working > on the engine. ...err, OK? Wouldn't that tend to sort of give you a wedgie? I always just use a jock strap while working on a vehicle. Lon did pass the time by typing: > DougW proclaimed: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > ...err, OK? Wouldn't that tend to sort of give you a wedgie? I > always just use a jock strap while working on a vehicle. Nah, brass isn't magnetic. :) SignatureDougW I have a set I use to magnetize my screw drivers just slide the screw driver between the threw and it is magic works better than a fuel saver. HarryS > Eric Shade did pass the time by typing: >> This? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > On the bright side you can use them to hold nuts while your working > on the engine. |
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