Torque Loss with Plenum and TB?
#1
Torque Loss with Plenum and TB?
I have been reading about the new plenum's and 75 MM TB's and how they are increasin the HP by about 10 ponies. Has anyone installed these and know if they knock down your low end torque? I may be looking at purchasing these.
Currently I have:
3.73
Tri-Ax
King Cobra Clutch
Steeda UD's
Fender Well Cold Air
Any info would be well appreciated.
Currently I have:
3.73
Tri-Ax
King Cobra Clutch
Steeda UD's
Fender Well Cold Air
Any info would be well appreciated.
#2
RE: Torque Loss with Plenum and TB?
if you dont have FI id go with a 70 MM TB. the 75 might breathe better but you loose velosity. kinda like putting 3in exhaust pipes on a 200 hp car it will have negative torque affects.
#4
RE: Torque Loss with Plenum and TB?
What 04mustang said....
Good breathing depends, not just on free flow, but also velocity (creates momentum) of the intake and exhaust gases. High velocity intake helps force more air in, and high velocity exhaust actually helps suck the spent gases out. Top end HP relys on high rpm's to create the needed velocity, so the bigger the better. TQ at lower rpm's requires balancing free flow without losing velocity. If you go to big on either end you'll get free flow but you'll lose velocity. It all depends on what you're setting out to accomplish. High end HP race engine or a torque'y, light to light, street car.
Generaly, a 70mm TB is considered adequate for an NA 4.6L street car. If you plan on SC'ing go with a 75mm. The SC will give you all the charge velocity you'll need.
I just added an Accufab 70mm TB and Plenum to my '02 GT. I didn't notice any SOTP change until it hits 3000-3500 rpm, then the added flow kicks in and it pulls alot harder to redline.
Good breathing depends, not just on free flow, but also velocity (creates momentum) of the intake and exhaust gases. High velocity intake helps force more air in, and high velocity exhaust actually helps suck the spent gases out. Top end HP relys on high rpm's to create the needed velocity, so the bigger the better. TQ at lower rpm's requires balancing free flow without losing velocity. If you go to big on either end you'll get free flow but you'll lose velocity. It all depends on what you're setting out to accomplish. High end HP race engine or a torque'y, light to light, street car.
Generaly, a 70mm TB is considered adequate for an NA 4.6L street car. If you plan on SC'ing go with a 75mm. The SC will give you all the charge velocity you'll need.
I just added an Accufab 70mm TB and Plenum to my '02 GT. I didn't notice any SOTP change until it hits 3000-3500 rpm, then the added flow kicks in and it pulls alot harder to redline.
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