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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Ok so I have a k and n cold air intake and looking towards getting an air raid throttle body space next wit a computer tune also for more performance also but recently my transmission went out so I'm gettin it rebuilt should I install a shift kit while its there or will da tune be enough
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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I would install the shift kit as long as its out.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:51 PM
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I have never had one on mine, but I have heard throttle body spacers are worthless on these trucks.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by diaz713
Ok so I have a k and n cold air intake and looking towards getting an air raid throttle body space next wit a computer tune also for more performance also but recently my transmission went out so I'm gettin it rebuilt should I install a shift kit while its there or will da tune be enough
I have one on mine With a k&n before the tbs I was getting 11.3mpg city after its getting around 12.5 city and I average 13.8mpg highway all the time sounds bad a** with the whistle under acceleration minimal power gains though I get more outta my k&n and cowl Hood
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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I got a spacer and the only thing I gained was the whistle that some mistake for a turbo, but sadly it is that one.
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