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lukecp · 09-30-2002, 09:37 PM

Since i will be replacing the base gasket on my carb, i was thinking about getting a 1" , 4-hole spacer for it. Would the spacer give me any more power, mpg, or is it just a waste of money? Which is better, the plastic or allumium spacer? My engine specs are in my signature....

**Desert Rat** · 09-30-2002, 10:10 PM

my opinion more oppurtunity for leaks,but keep fuel from boiling.id go plastic.i have several of those Mr Gaskets ones in a crate,i wont use one.but some say they are beneficial.

chevroletrucks · 09-30-2002, 10:24 PM

They help to build torque just like a high rise intake,same concept my race car buddy swares by them on a dirt track. I would go with an aluminum spacer as oposed to plastic simply because of how well alum. disapates heat.

Eddie H. · 09-30-2002, 11:07 PM

I installed a 2 inch, 4 hole, plastic spacer mainly to insulate the carb and prevent the fuel from boiling, but as an added bonus, I also got a noticeable increase in torque on the bottom end.

Longhorn Man · 09-30-2002, 11:45 PM

It is a crap shoot really.
Car Craft has done a couple shoot outs on them, and they found that some are worth quite a bit, while others don't do squat. The funny thing is, the ones that don't do squat on one motor, will work awsome on another motor.
I had one at one time on an internally stock motor, and it did in fact make more torque, and helped my MPG.

09-30-2002, 09:37 PM	#1
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Carb Spacer? Since i will be replacing the base gasket on my carb, i was thinking about getting a 1" , 4-hole spacer for it. Would the spacer give me any more power, mpg, or is it just a waste of money? Which is better, the plastic or allumium spacer? My engine specs are in my signature.... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-30-2002, 10:24 PM	#3
chevroletrucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northwest,Indiana Posts: 128	torque They help to build torque just like a high rise intake,same concept my race car buddy swares by them on a dirt track. I would go with an aluminum spacer as oposed to plastic simply because of how well alum. disapates heat. __________________ 67' Chevy C10 Lwb small rear window 71' Gmc 1500 custom 4x4 72' Gmc Grande Sierra

09-30-2002, 11:07 PM	#4
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	I installed a 2 inch, 4 hole, plastic spacer mainly to insulate the carb and prevent the fuel from boiling, but as an added bonus, I also got a noticeable increase in torque on the bottom end. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

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09-30-2002, 10:10 PM	#2
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	my opinion more oppurtunity for leaks,but keep fuel from boiling.id go plastic.i have several of those Mr Gaskets ones in a crate,i wont use one.but some say they are beneficial.

09-30-2002, 11:45 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It is a crap shoot really. Car Craft has done a couple shoot outs on them, and they found that some are worth quite a bit, while others don't do squat. The funny thing is, the ones that don't do squat on one motor, will work awsome on another motor. I had one at one time on an internally stock motor, and it did in fact make more torque, and helped my MPG.



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