The final bolt on
12-27-2009, 04:51 PM
#11
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[QUOTE= Anyone reccomend a specific size of T/B? I noticed the 78mm BBK is pretty popular...[/QUOTE]
I would do either a 75mm or 78mm personally. It will work just as good as the 70mm for you right now, and that way if you add some big power later on, you'll be able to take full advantage of it.
I would do either a 75mm or 78mm personally. It will work just as good as the 70mm for you right now, and that way if you add some big power later on, you'll be able to take full advantage of it.
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12-27-2009, 04:52 PM
#12
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Any advice to a first time LT install?
12-27-2009, 04:55 PM
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Um, you will not need anything more than a 70mm tb. I have heard too many stories of guys doing bigger and regretting it. Unless of course you have the mods to back the more flow (I didn't read you're signature).
I recently did Mac LT's and I noticed a significant increase up top, but not much for daily driving commuting down low. Like everyone has noted, they really roar up top and are quieter at idle.
I would recommend Accufab tb and plenum. My brother picked the combo up and we saw nice results up top as well. A lot better throttle response also. Although they are a bit more expensive than say Professional Products, I feel as if the extra money is worth it. But if you are on a relatively tight budget as I am, PP should do you just fine.
I recently did Mac LT's and I noticed a significant increase up top, but not much for daily driving commuting down low. Like everyone has noted, they really roar up top and are quieter at idle.
I would recommend Accufab tb and plenum. My brother picked the combo up and we saw nice results up top as well. A lot better throttle response also. Although they are a bit more expensive than say Professional Products, I feel as if the extra money is worth it. But if you are on a relatively tight budget as I am, PP should do you just fine.
12-27-2009, 05:05 PM
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This was the article i followed for the install. There's not much else to say, except have patience, and plenty of cold beers lol.
http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/lt_install/index.shtml
http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/lt_install/index.shtml
12-27-2009, 05:52 PM
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Um, you will not need anything more than a 70mm tb. I have heard too many stories of guys doing bigger and regretting it. Unless of course you have the mods to back the more flow (I didn't read you're signature).
I recently did Mac LT's and I noticed a significant increase up top, but not much for daily driving commuting down low. Like everyone has noted, they really roar up top and are quieter at idle.
I would recommend Accufab tb and plenum. My brother picked the combo up and we saw nice results up top as well. A lot better throttle response also. Although they are a bit more expensive than say Professional Products, I feel as if the extra money is worth it. But if you are on a relatively tight budget as I am, PP should do you just fine.
I recently did Mac LT's and I noticed a significant increase up top, but not much for daily driving commuting down low. Like everyone has noted, they really roar up top and are quieter at idle.
I would recommend Accufab tb and plenum. My brother picked the combo up and we saw nice results up top as well. A lot better throttle response also. Although they are a bit more expensive than say Professional Products, I feel as if the extra money is worth it. But if you are on a relatively tight budget as I am, PP should do you just fine.
12-27-2009, 05:56 PM
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This was the article i followed for the install. There's not much else to say, except have patience, and plenty of cold beers lol.
http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/lt_install/index.shtml
http://www.fnsweet.com/garage/lt_install/index.shtml
12-27-2009, 06:05 PM
#17
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Thanks for the link man this is a lot more descriptive than the couple install articles I stumbled across haha If the K members gotta come off I better have a couple cold ones before I even start, luckily I have a buddy whose willing to go through with the painful install with me haha Did your BBK's fit pretty good?
Other than a few bloody knuckles lol, they fit fine. You have to remember it's all a tight fit, and you'll be in really cramped working conditions.
Like i said it's a pita (took me about 15 hours personally) but well worth it.
12-27-2009, 06:21 PM
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Yes, long tubes are essential in my book if you want to get the max out of the 4.6, for all of the reasons stated, and many more. But I think you're going to love a 70 or 75mm TB/Plenum. Simple install, nice throttle response, relatively inexpensive, and you will pick up a coupe ponies while you're at it. Go with the PP stuff from RPMoutlet.com. I think they offer it for the cheapest, aside from maybe Ebay.
12-27-2009, 06:41 PM
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I would HIGHLY recommend dropping the K member and all the stuff connected to it (a-arms, struts etc etc). It took me and a couple of friends awhile to install them but once we dropped the K member it took about 5-6 hours (that's not including breaks). Honestly a much easier install then people make it out to be.
