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Old 07-23-2004, 11:38 PM
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ok basically i have a 306 block with cobra intake, edelbrock heads, MAF sensor and i am looking into a larger (70mm or 75mm) throttle body. what would be best with my setup? any recommendations on what brand? i have heard that bbk is good but is there any other brands that i should check out? also what size should i get? would a 65 mm be better or the 70 mm or 75mm?
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Old 07-23-2004, 11:55 PM
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id go with 70mm. 75mm is too big and 65mm would be for a stock engine.
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Old 07-24-2004, 12:57 AM
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ok so 70 mm it is. i see that u also have a 70 mm throttle body, what kind do u have? is there a specific kind i should get or what? is bbk good or should i look for another brand?
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Old 07-24-2004, 01:09 AM
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i bought the cheapest ones i could find. i think i paid about $120 or so for the tb and egr. as far as i know, a tb is a tb, as long as its not made from bubble gum and paper clips it should be fine....its just a door.

the one i use is made by professional products. got it off ebay brand new from the company that made it.

EDIT: heres a deal like the one i got http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33558
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Old 07-24-2004, 02:18 AM
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You get what you pay for. Words of wisdom. Get BBK
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Old 07-24-2004, 02:29 AM
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moosetang is right, you do get what you pay for. but i can honestly say ive never had any type of problems with my tb.
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Old 07-24-2004, 03:42 AM
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bbk is very good, i have one(70mm) and love it
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Old 07-25-2004, 12:51 AM
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yeah ok thanks guys.....ive found a bbk from summit for about $179. now do i have to buy the spacer as well? or whats the deal with that?
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coolant flows through the spacer. its supposed to lower intake temperatures and is required for emissions testing
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Old 07-25-2004, 10:37 AM
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I use professional products T/B they fit good , come polished,and have the adjustable tps..all your paying is for a edelbrock name...really..I have used these for 5 years now not one problem out of 50-60 I have installed
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