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12-19 Explorer Sport 3.5L EcoBoost aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacer
2012-2019 Ford Explorer Sport 3.5L EcoBoost aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacer 46-33018
12-19 Explorer Sport 3.5L EcoBoost aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacer
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Improves Low-End Torque and Responsiveness
If you want to squeeze every last ounce of performance out of your 3.5L EcoBoost means getting down to the nitty-gritty of your Explorer's intake system, and the aFe Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacer can help you do that by making the airflow going into your 3.5L EcoBoost's intake manifold more efficient. The spacer installs between your Explorer's throttle body and intake manifold and works by smoothing out inbound airflow into a helix pattern, which allows for increased air pressure in your engine's cylinders, which adds some low-end torque to your quick SUV's output. The spacer is a quick, simple upgrade that helps you get more out of your Explorer Sport.
Quality Billet Aluminum Construction
Each one of aFe's Silver Bullet Throttle Body Spacers for the 2012-2019 Explorer Sports is designed for a quick, drop-in replacement for stock with exceptional quality. The spacer is manufactured out of CNC machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum with a natural satin finish. The spacers comes standard with an OE-style O-ring for sealing against the throttle body and easily bolts into place behind it without a ton of hassles.
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2014 Ford Explorer Sport 3.5Ltt
Feels like a strong increase in lower rpm throttle response and adds a nice growling sound to the intake whenever heavy on the throttle. I wasn't expecting as much improvement as it is providing. It's really packing a much nicer power-punch on excelleration too (any speed)! The engine intake cover had to be slightly modified to fit it back on.
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John L.
from Baltimore MD on 12/5/2016
5
2014 Exolorer Sport
Install a breeze. Just study how the original components come apart. Performance: immediate notice of improved throttle response. Later notice disappearance of black carbon deposits on exhaust tips (clean weekly). Can't comment on fuel economy but have to think it would improve.
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Allan J Barberio
from Sarasota, Fl. on 5/8/2017
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2015 Ford Explorer Sport
Review is for product and also Stage 3. Both are incredibly awesome. Simplest mod, took 20 minutes. I'm not sure how much I gained but the low end acceleration is so much smoother. Feels like it actually has s little punch now. Stage 3 was great too! Price was the best, shipped it for free, and they didn't mess around with processing my order. Had it on my doorstep, cross country, the next day...a Saturday no less. Will always be looking to Stage 3 first for any future needs.
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B Harmon
from NJ on 8/19/2018
5
2018 Ford Explorer Sport
Professional design; very easy installation. I installed this along with a new CAI. Noticeable torque increase in Drive; very noticeable increase in Sport mode. Subtle 'wind' sound under the hood upon starting off the line, but only if you don't have the radio on. Really smoothed out acceleration and could feel a steady pull through all the gears.
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Ian
from Chicago, IL on 10/30/2018
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2016 explorer sport
This spacer made a huge pick up combined with the k&n intake. This is how the trucks should come from ford. It definitely gets rid of some of the lag of the line. It now performs like a sport model should. Totally worth the investment.
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Evan Krantz
from York pa on 2/23/2020
5
2018 Explorer Sport
Very easy install, Maybe 30 minutes tops. 8mm socket with small extender for the removal, 10mm for the re-install. I cant tell you the feel or MPG difference yet, but i will update after a week or so. Stage 1 mods complete. Injen Air intake, New thermostat, Throttle body spacer, Oil catch can. All from Stage 3, They are the best.
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John Tiller
from TX on 4/11/2020
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2014 Ford Explorer Sport
Great item, solid construction. Quality product and everything needed is included. I would recommend for anyone trying to get every HP out of their truck.
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James Larkins
from NJ on 2/8/2015
5
2015 Ford Explorer Sport
Very noticeable throttle response. If you benignly tapped your foot on your gas pedal to the beat of a song like I did on occasion before, you'll really feel the increased throttle response when your head simultaneously starts knocking off the head rest!
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Kerry Jack Prentice
from Grand Rapids on 5/13/2021
5
2014 Explorer sport
Dropped in super quicked. Very solid construction, gives a cool sound during acceleration. Definitely helps with low end throttle response. Thanks y'all.
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Dylan Hudson
from Va on 2/26/2019
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Works great, the install was very easy about 10 minutes
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Robert
from Chicago on 8/26/2019
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Does it come with the mounting hardware there is nothing mentioned in the description?
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Burke Wayment
- 7/15/2015
Hardware is included in the form of longer bolts and a few washers.
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This will fix to my explorer 2012 3.5L Limited?
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Francisco
- 2/24/2016
It will not. This throttle body spacer only fits the Explorer Sports with a 3.5L EcoBoost.
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Will this throttle body spacer fit on a 2017 Ford Explorer with a k&n cold air intake installed?
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WayneSTA
- 9/18/2018
You should not have issues using this throttle body spacer in conjunction with an K&N Cold Air Intake Kit.
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Any chance it's bolt on for the 2016 sport?
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Robert Alexander
- 9/8/2016
aFe has not confirmed fitment on the 2016 model year Explorer Sports as of yet, though I'm sure they'll have one soon.
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Does this fit the 2016?*=
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Kenny
- 2/28/2017
Unfortunately, aFe has not confirmed fitment on the 2016 model year Explorer Sports.
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Any update on this part fitting the 2016 sport?
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Rick Willis
- 5/21/2017
Unfortunately, aFe has still not confirmed fitment of this spacer on the 2016 or 2017 Explorer Sport model years.
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Will this work on 2017 explorer platinum? Does this require a software tuning to work?
Asked by:
Blockhard
- 12/5/2017
As long as your Explorer is equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost V6, this spacer will fit. aFe's throttle body space does not require tuning for proper operation.
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Our 2017 Sport has an annoying issue and I'm wondering if anyone had the noticed the same, and whether this part cured it. During highway cruising 50-75mph roughly, when applying light throttle the engine feels like it is mis-firing. I called on some connections within Ford Powertrain and they told me there is no fix, just a characteristic of the engine. I'm wondering if getting a better air/fuel mix would help with combustion and solve the issue.
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Moeman
- 1/20/2019
You may be getting spark blowout caused by plugs with too much gap, you may have a coilpack issue, or you may be ingesting fluid from the intercooler. I'd start with the spark plugs and make sure they're gapped to a maximum of .030" to .032".
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Will this fit a 2013 Explorer 3.5 XLT or is it for turbo charger Sport models exclusively?
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Steven
- 3/24/2020
aFe has only guarantee fitment and function on the 3.5L EcoBoost models, unfortunately.
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Will this fit a 2018 Explorer Sport?
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Roy
- 10/15/2020
Yep. aFe has confirmed fitment up to the 2019 F150 model year, and this will fit a 2018 Explorer Sport.
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