Outlaw Engineering ThermoBlok Spacer install.
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Outlaw Engineering ThermoBlok Spacer install.
I installed this gasket set in about 2 hours. I have had issues with rough idle and hesitation when the engine gets hot. I read alot about the egr port getting clogged and carbon build up. So I figured to order this kit and take care of this all at once.
I followed the instruction sheet included and it really was not hard at all. The engine runs much better and response is like a new engine. Probably the best money spent on maintenance in a long time. I am gonna check my fuel economy after my next fill up. Thinking it can only get better.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Added a few pics of the install
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Lower intake with clogged egr passage.
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210337.jpg)
Lower intake cleaned up with new ThermoBlok spacer
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210336.jpg)
Upper intake with clogged egr port
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210338.jpg)
Upper intake installed with new bolts porperly torqed.
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210339.jpg)
Throttle body surface cleaned up for new gasket.
Throttle body was also cleaned out nicely and cleaned the inside of the upper intake with generous amounts of carb cleaner. Sorry didnt take pics of that.
I followed the instruction sheet included and it really was not hard at all. The engine runs much better and response is like a new engine. Probably the best money spent on maintenance in a long time. I am gonna check my fuel economy after my next fill up. Thinking it can only get better.
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Added a few pics of the install
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210331.jpg)
Lower intake with clogged egr passage.
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210337.jpg)
Lower intake cleaned up with new ThermoBlok spacer
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210336.jpg)
Upper intake with clogged egr port
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210338.jpg)
Upper intake installed with new bolts porperly torqed.
![](http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae208/wiremcgyver/cl%20intake%20pics/P4210339.jpg)
Throttle body surface cleaned up for new gasket.
Throttle body was also cleaned out nicely and cleaned the inside of the upper intake with generous amounts of carb cleaner. Sorry didnt take pics of that.
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Is the thermoblock spacer the same thing as a heat shield gasket for the 4 cylinders? It's a thick plastic spacer to help reduce the heat of the intake manifold?
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So it did help your rough idle when the engine gets hot? I have the same thing happen and have been contemplating getting these when I get some money.
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So far the idle is smooth, havent had any real warm days since I installed the spacers but I think the combination with cleaning the egr port and throttle body made the difference.
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eh its some rubberized polymer. ive seen those plastic ones, and they dont do much in terms of heat. the O.E ones seem to do a bit better, but i mean eventually everythign in the engine bay will heat up
but to give an example. i could put my hand on the IM and not burn myself when the engine is hot, before i installed it i wouldnt have tried it
but to give an example. i could put my hand on the IM and not burn myself when the engine is hot, before i installed it i wouldnt have tried it
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Outlaw Engineering ThermoBlok spacers are thermal insulating replacements for your stock intake manifold and throttlebody gaskets. Made from a heat blocking phenol resin laminate, ThermoBlok spacers increase power from your engine by keeping the intake cooler.
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