Paxton install problem, anyone ever see this before???

[Need4SpeedMotors]

Ik this is old, but how did you fit it without the spacer? I have an 18 manifold on my 16 and the throttle body hits the coolant hose that ys off into the thermostat and radiator.

You shouldn't need the spacer on the 18 manifold. Spacer is used for the boss manifold since it sits a lot higher. This is my Vortech V3JT setup. If you buy the throttle body extension plug you can rotate the throttle body like how I have mine, that might help.

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[CrackedHorn]

I know this is old, but I have no idea how you guys are fitting that TB on an 18 manifold in a 15-17 car without a spacer.

My TB is hitting/rubbing the coolant hose. If I rotate the TB back to its factory orientation, the SC is then in the way.

The 15 TB spacer in the kit is 1.25" versus only .80" for the 2018.

Unless my radiator hose is bulged, I don't see how it could fit.

 

[beefcake]

you use a spacer, its just thinner with the 18 mani

 

[CrackedHorn]

you use a spacer, its just thinner with the 18 mani

Exactly. That's what I was stating.

.80" vs 1.25"

 

[CrackedHorn]

For anyone else with a 15-17 GT and an 18 manifold who orders the Paxton/Vortech and needs a spacer, I found one from LMR for $50. It is 1/2" and works just fine for 1/4 of the cost.


Paxton's spacer costs over $200, and apparently can't be included in the 15-17 kit?



SVE-9926SP-K


https://lmr.com/item/SVE-9926SP-K/mustang-sve-90mm-throttle-body-spacer-11-17

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