TB AND PLENUM
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RE: TB AND PLENUM
Ok I'll try to answer all of your questions. First, you will not see much power gain from this combo, no more than 3-5rwhp, regardless of the company,but you will absolutely feel a much more improved throttle response, which is the real reason for getting the parts.
Secondly, it usually doesn't matter, I'm sure whatever plenum you go with you'll be fine, BUT as far the Professional Products throttle body goes, I've heard that the throttle in some cases has gotten jammed and had throttle problems. I'd stay away from that product personally.
To get the best of bothworlds, you pay in between the two and get the C&L Plenum with the 75mm BBK TB. It's what I have and it's been great. The plenum is a quality product and we all know the good quality of BBK.
I would not pick it up from RPM Outlet because I've heard more horror stories than I have happy endings. Personally, I was going to buyfrom RPM and when I called to get the C&L Plenum and BBK TB, they said they had it, then went to ring through the order for like $220 or something and I asked if there was a discount or something and he told me they didn't have the parts so they were giving me the Professional Products Plenum/TB. They tried sneaking in a sale for something I didn't ask for because they didn't have what I wanted. They had no knowledge of the products and seemed very sketchy.
I'd recommend spending the extra few bucks and get the C&L Plenum/BBK TB from brenspeed.com for $330. They have amazing customer service, they know their stuff, and the items come within a few days. If you want to spend the extra money, go for the Accufab, just wouldn't reccomend the Professional Products stuff.
Hope this answers everything for you.
Secondly, it usually doesn't matter, I'm sure whatever plenum you go with you'll be fine, BUT as far the Professional Products throttle body goes, I've heard that the throttle in some cases has gotten jammed and had throttle problems. I'd stay away from that product personally.
To get the best of bothworlds, you pay in between the two and get the C&L Plenum with the 75mm BBK TB. It's what I have and it's been great. The plenum is a quality product and we all know the good quality of BBK.
I would not pick it up from RPM Outlet because I've heard more horror stories than I have happy endings. Personally, I was going to buyfrom RPM and when I called to get the C&L Plenum and BBK TB, they said they had it, then went to ring through the order for like $220 or something and I asked if there was a discount or something and he told me they didn't have the parts so they were giving me the Professional Products Plenum/TB. They tried sneaking in a sale for something I didn't ask for because they didn't have what I wanted. They had no knowledge of the products and seemed very sketchy.
I'd recommend spending the extra few bucks and get the C&L Plenum/BBK TB from brenspeed.com for $330. They have amazing customer service, they know their stuff, and the items come within a few days. If you want to spend the extra money, go for the Accufab, just wouldn't reccomend the Professional Products stuff.
Hope this answers everything for you.
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RE: TB AND PLENUM
that actually helps alot, i am about to get 3 g's in a commission check and i am thinking about popping the big question so about 2500 has to go to that, but i should be able to spend about 500 on my car!
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RE: TB AND PLENUM
Well, then I recommend you get that, then install it yourself. Seriously, I'm not too good with the car stuff, but all you need to do is pay attention to where you took things off and remember how to put them back on, it took me 35 minutes to take everything off and put the new one on. Not worth taking to a shop.
Anyway, if you still have roughly $200 left after that, get some 3.73/4.10 gears and save up to install them
Good luck on dropping the question!
Anyway, if you still have roughly $200 left after that, get some 3.73/4.10 gears and save up to install them
Good luck on dropping the question!