what kind of throttle bodies and plenums are yall running?
11-16-2011, 07:37 AM
#11
TECH SAVANT
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Posts: 10,938
Read this...
Then, do these things before worrying about the TB/plenum:
Then worry about a TB/plenum and other upgrades...
Then, do these things before worrying about the TB/plenum:
- Open up the exhaust (if you have not done so already) to 2-1/2" from the manifolds back--X or H as you prefer; catted or o/r (other than noise level it doesn't matter which);
- Buy a tuning system, load a tune optimised for the highest octane fuel you care to buy;
- Change the rear-end gears, 3.73:1 and 4.10:1 are the most popular (you'll need the tuner to correct the speedometer);
Then worry about a TB/plenum and other upgrades...
11-16-2011, 10:36 AM
#12
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: New York
Posts: 476
Read this...
Then, do these things before worrying about the TB/plenum:
Then worry about a TB/plenum and other upgrades...
Then, do these things before worrying about the TB/plenum:
- Open up the exhaust (if you have not done so already) to 2-1/2" from the manifolds back--X or H as you prefer; catted or o/r (other than noise level it doesn't matter which);
- Buy a tuning system, load a tune optimised for the highest octane fuel you care to buy;
- Change the rear-end gears, 3.73:1 and 4.10:1 are the most popular (you'll need the tuner to correct the speedometer);
Then worry about a TB/plenum and other upgrades...
And look at this one (shout out to CliffyK) directly for your TB questions (basically, you only need to upgrade the plenum):
http://www.paladinmicro.com/?frm=AccufabFlow01.htm
http://www.paladinmicro.com/?frm=AccufabFlow01.htm
11-16-2011, 12:17 PM
#14
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 283
what is a complete exhaust system i can buy for a good price. headers to tips. need to pass texas inspection though, so i need the cats. means LT are out.
should i buy it online and have it installed , or order all parts through an exhaust shop down here in texas and have them do the work. i dont want them selling me tin metal
should i buy it online and have it installed , or order all parts through an exhaust shop down here in texas and have them do the work. i dont want them selling me tin metal
11-16-2011, 04:07 PM
#15
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Maryland
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what is a complete exhaust system i can buy for a good price. headers to tips. need to pass texas inspection though, so i need the cats. means LT are out.
should i buy it online and have it installed , or order all parts through an exhaust shop down here in texas and have them do the work. i dont want them selling me tin metal
should i buy it online and have it installed , or order all parts through an exhaust shop down here in texas and have them do the work. i dont want them selling me tin metal
I also have to pass emissions and plan on throwing the stock mid-pipe back on when it is time to get tested again.
11-16-2011, 08:25 PM
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MO/ Born and raised in Louisiana
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i have a list to have complete before may 2012.
ford 3.73 gears with tuner from AM ( going to get last so i can program all mods)
short shifter
headers
t/b and plenum
springs shocks struts
CC plates
maybe stage 1 cams and thats it.
all i have now is flows and a cai.
the car is my DD but plan on going to the track (1/4) after a few bolt ons.
i dont plan on a s/c but who knows, maybe in a few years
ford 3.73 gears with tuner from AM ( going to get last so i can program all mods)
short shifter
headers
t/b and plenum
springs shocks struts
CC plates
maybe stage 1 cams and thats it.
all i have now is flows and a cai.
the car is my DD but plan on going to the track (1/4) after a few bolt ons.
i dont plan on a s/c but who knows, maybe in a few years
ford 3.73 gears with tuner from AM ( going to get last so i can program all mods)--Very good idea. Make sure you get a reputable shop to install them though.
short shifter--MGW or go home!
headers--Long tubes are the only way to go for 2V's.. (Don't make the same mistake I did).
t/b and plenum-- Generally the golden rule is, NA 70MM and 75MM for FI.
springs shocks struts--One of the other members can help you out on this one.
CC plates--A must if you lower you car. I learned the hard way and had to buy two new front tires that were only 18 months old and had probably 8,000 miles on them.
maybe stage 1 cams and thats it---Cams are a nice upgrade. I have Comps but have heard some really good things about Crower.
Moral of the story is stay away from bolt on's. 2V's just don't respond well to them. GL!
Last edited by Soldier GT; 11-16-2011 at 08:28 PM.
11-17-2011, 12:10 AM
#17
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 283
Ok let me help you out:
ford 3.73 gears with tuner from AM ( going to get last so i can program all mods)--Very good idea. Make sure you get a reputable shop to install them though.
short shifter--MGW or go home!
headers--Long tubes are the only way to go for 2V's.. (Don't make the same mistake I did).
t/b and plenum-- Generally the golden rule is, NA 70MM and 75MM for FI.
springs shocks struts--One of the other members can help you out on this one.
CC plates--A must if you lower you car. I learned the hard way and had to buy two new front tires that were only 18 months old and had probably 8,000 miles on them.
maybe stage 1 cams and thats it---Cams are a nice upgrade. I have Comps but have heard some really good things about Crower.
Moral of the story is stay away from bolt on's. 2V's just don't respond well to them. GL!
ford 3.73 gears with tuner from AM ( going to get last so i can program all mods)--Very good idea. Make sure you get a reputable shop to install them though.
short shifter--MGW or go home!
headers--Long tubes are the only way to go for 2V's.. (Don't make the same mistake I did).
t/b and plenum-- Generally the golden rule is, NA 70MM and 75MM for FI.
springs shocks struts--One of the other members can help you out on this one.
CC plates--A must if you lower you car. I learned the hard way and had to buy two new front tires that were only 18 months old and had probably 8,000 miles on them.
maybe stage 1 cams and thats it---Cams are a nice upgrade. I have Comps but have heard some really good things about Crower.
Moral of the story is stay away from bolt on's. 2V's just don't respond well to them. GL!
also, what all needs to be done for cams, do i need to port the heads or change anything, or just basically buy them and tell a shop to install.... this is the firsrt car iv done alot to, besides import.
Last edited by Crispy2000Gt; 11-17-2011 at 12:13 AM.
11-17-2011, 09:33 AM
#19
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Ok let me help you out:
ford 3.73 gears with tuner from AM ( going to get last so i can program all mods)--Very good idea. Make sure you get a reputable shop to install them though.
short shifter--MGW or go home!
headers--Long tubes are the only way to go for 2V's.. (Don't make the same mistake I did).
t/b and plenum-- Generally the golden rule is, NA 70MM and 75MM for FI.
springs shocks struts--One of the other members can help you out on this one.
CC plates--A must if you lower you car. I learned the hard way and had to buy two new front tires that were only 18 months old and had probably 8,000 miles on them.
maybe stage 1 cams and thats it---Cams are a nice upgrade. I have Comps but have heard some really good things about Crower.
Moral of the story is stay away from bolt on's. 2V's just don't respond well to them. GL!
ford 3.73 gears with tuner from AM ( going to get last so i can program all mods)--Very good idea. Make sure you get a reputable shop to install them though.
short shifter--MGW or go home!
headers--Long tubes are the only way to go for 2V's.. (Don't make the same mistake I did).
t/b and plenum-- Generally the golden rule is, NA 70MM and 75MM for FI.
springs shocks struts--One of the other members can help you out on this one.
CC plates--A must if you lower you car. I learned the hard way and had to buy two new front tires that were only 18 months old and had probably 8,000 miles on them.
maybe stage 1 cams and thats it---Cams are a nice upgrade. I have Comps but have heard some really good things about Crower.
Moral of the story is stay away from bolt on's. 2V's just don't respond well to them. GL!
I myself have the B&M short throw shifter and its smooth and really short for throws.
knocked some time off my 1\4 numbers
