How To Install AFE Power Throttle Body Spacer on 2011 SHO - Way Easy

[irondoor19]

So Purchased this from: Hebron Auto parts for 117.00 Approx and Low and Behold:

https://www.amazon.com/aFe-Power-Silver-46-33018-Throttle/dp/B00R6PQ1MS

Never fails One week later and 23% less, Yea it figures, ANYWAY

"Complete kit for the Explorer Sport and SHO 3.5L" 2011 thru 2
SO maybe 10 thru 16.

Tools You Need to install, Strait Screwdriver, Socket Driver, Short to med Extension,

8MM Socket (for Bolt Removal) and 10 MM (for New bolt Install). Remove Engine Cover

1) Loosen the Clamp on the Intercooler Tube (next to the throttle Body)
2) Remove the Electrical Connector for the Map Sensor, Push Tube out of your way
3) Remove the Clip from the Noise Maker, Be Careful not to let it Spring off
    otherwise you are hunting the thing, Un clip and Remove the Noise maker and stow
4) Loosen almost all the way, the Four (4) existing Bolts and Lock washers that hold the
  throttle Body onto the Inlet manifold. Remove the lower two (2) First, then the upper ones.
5) Install the Silver Bullet (with the O Ring Facing You) Between the Throttle Body & manifold
6) Install and SNUG New Longer Bolts, Locks and Flat washers, Upper ones First then Lower Ones
7) Alternating One (1) upper, then opposing Lower One (1), Repeat and Tighten all Four bolts
Re-install Intercooler Tube, Noise Maker, and Electrical Connector for map Sensor

Easy Stuff

[SHOdded]

Trying to break the transmission again? 

[bpd1151]

What is this product "claimed" to do exactly?

Will you kindly report your experiences post-install?

TIA.

[djxfactor]

What is this product "claimed" to do exactly?

Will you kindly report your experiences post-install?

TIA.

AFe "claims" +10HP and +14lbs TQ.  From my heavy research on these, it looks like independent people have dyno tested them, and the results are lower than manufacturer claims, BUT aren't total snake oil.  Average TQ gains looked to be about 7-14, but HP gains were typically nominal at 3-5HP. TORQUE, however, is our true friend, so $90 for 7-14TQ, when you're running out of mods to do, isn't too terrible of a trade off. The BIGGEST thing that the dyno results were showing though, is that these gains were recognized throughout the ENTIRE POWER BAND, which is actually kinda cool. So, while they don't work miracles by any means, if you're looking for a *little* bit extra, and have $90-$100 burning a hole in your pocket, they're worth a buy, IMO.

[TopherSho]

Its a 1 inch tunnel ram adapter ... i love that 50's tech is still relevant

[J-Will]

I find it hard to believe that this makes the air more turbulent than the twins without impeding airflow

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[jbrown9999]

I've had mine installed for quite some time and I really do feel the difference.  For such a simple install and low price, its worth it.

[TopherSho]

It is not the turbulence this is good old fluid dynamics at work.  Longer intake tunnels up to the point of diminishing returns make more TQ by 'hammering' in more air.. essentially exploiting mass in motion dynamics.

This is why giant intake runners are normal on old school street rods.  Some cars do not benefit. some more than others .. i question getting more then 10ftlbs from 1-2 inches .. but anything is possible.

[802SHO]

I like these little add-ons, does it give you some advantage?  In the midst of not being sure...does it hurt your performance?  No.  How many times do we spend money for a mere cosmetic enhancement on our vehicles? 

With that said, I think if it won't hurt and you're just too fast and too curious....(couldnt resist saying that) try it out, for the price it's not bad. 

I went with the cheaper econoaid airaid throttle body booster...its like $30.  Claimed to spin the air post throttle body to increase fuel atomization and increase low rpm torque and response.  Does it do all this?  I'm not sure.  Its made by a reputable company.  No doubt if someone were to offer this along with their existing lineup of products, why would they if it were complete BS?  Why put themselves in a position to go out of their way to offer/ expose an inferior product?  Leads me to believe it probably actually does do what it says.  BIGGEST reason I bought it was because I use methanol and if this $30 part can increase atomization of my meth, speculated to enhance mist for optimal displacement. 

Curious George in me read the description for the econoaid throttle booster and while I was envisioning my meth spray getting utilized more efficiently....Curious George already had it in the cart and was at checkout....little bastard! Haha

[irondoor19]

What is this product "claimed" to do exactly?

Will you kindly report your experiences post-install?

TIA.

If it Ever Stops Raining Out the Test and Tunes, I Will Report back for sure....

[irondoor19]

Trying to break the transmission again? 

Have Not wasted the Tanny Yet, Just the Motor.....!

[irondoor19]

What is this product "claimed" to do exactly?

Will you kindly report your experiences post-install?

TIA.

If it Ever Stops Raining Out the Test and Tunes, I Will Report back for sure....

what do I think:

So Seat of the Pants: Yes, Worth the Price of admission
However we also Did the Coils Not to Long ago,

MSD Coils: Noticed it Up Top and at the end of the Drag Strip
AFE Spacer: Give me till tomorrow (Test and Tune Tonight) for A Firmer yes...

[FiveLeeter918]

Following.

[irondoor19]

Dam:

I can't tell from the numbers @ the Strip,
BUT By the seat of the Pants, YES
Highway Blast's up to WAY not legal Speeds: YES

Import Shoot Out this Sunday @ Trails, Will Try this again....!

[jbrown9999]

Dam:

I can't tell from the numbers @ the Strip,
BUT By the seat of the Pants, YES
Highway Blast's up to WAY not legal Speeds: YES

Import Shoot Out this Sunday @ Trails, Will Try this again....!

Thanks for the affirmation.  Like I was saying, for me, there was a SOTP difference but I had nothing to compare specific data against.