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Old 04-02-2011, 03:28 PM
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I have an 88 Notch, and I am working on the throttle body. I am replacing it very soon, I plan on getting some Ford Racing Heads, BBK SSI, and I have a BBK cold air and a BBK MAF on it right now. I was wanting some input on the size of throttle body I should get knowing I am planning on improving further. I want to get a bigger one but I don't want to go to big. I'm thinking 80 but that sounds too big because I've been reading and everyone is saying 75 is fine, but I don't want to get too small and known I could've gone bigger.

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Old 04-06-2011, 08:13 PM
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a 65 is more than you need right now

in fact a 65 is good til you get closer to 500hp
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Old 04-06-2011, 08:30 PM
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Put the SSI down, back away. Go for what is behind door number 2.

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Old 04-06-2011, 08:56 PM
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Doesnt that crap intake come with a 75? Its never seen a good report!
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Old 04-06-2011, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SHOboat
I have an 88 Notch, and I am working on the throttle body. I am replacing it very soon, I plan on getting some Ford Racing Heads, BBK SSI, and I have a BBK cold air and a BBK MAF on it right now. I was wanting some input on the size of throttle body I should get knowing I am planning on improving further. I want to get a bigger one but I don't want to go to big. I'm thinking 80 but that sounds too big because I've been reading and everyone is saying 75 is fine, but I don't want to get too small and known I could've gone bigger.

Thanks
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TF 170 heads, TFS track heat intake, TFS 2 cam, 75mm TB, 1 3/4" longtubes and some 4.10's

might as well go and grab a TKO600 while youre at it
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Old 04-06-2011, 10:48 PM
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Bob makes a very valid point! Your not gonna get into changing velocity and pressure enough to really worry or need more than a 65.

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