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Old 04-20-2006, 04:55 PM
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is a 65mm a good size TB on a stock intake? Would it be good with an aftermarket intake and heads?
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Should be fine
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Old 04-20-2006, 05:08 PM
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would a 70 be better..too big/too small?
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Old 04-20-2006, 06:04 PM
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Too big you dont need it that big.
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Old 04-20-2006, 06:09 PM
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65 is just enough. THe thing is that if you just get the TB you really wont feel much of a difference. You should get a MAF and CAI at least. Also before you install the TB you should put some rags into the manifold and lightly port the opening so that there is a smooth transition into the manifold.
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Old 04-20-2006, 06:31 PM
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I already have CAI, and I am getting the MAF.

What do you mean w/ the rags though?
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Old 04-20-2006, 06:33 PM
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He's talking about the TB side of the intake...the opening is only ~60mm, so you'd need to enlarge it or a bigger TB will do nothing. Most aftermarket intakes have a 70mm or possibly bigger opening for the TB.
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Old 04-20-2006, 06:36 PM
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so just get a porting kit and match the gasket to the opening and port away?
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Old 04-20-2006, 06:45 PM
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Basically. I use a permanent marker to color the part that needs to be removed. Put the gasket on and mark the parts that stick out (or in this case, stick in). Remove the gasket and just remove the part that's colored. Take your time and do it evenly. You can always remove more, but you can't put it back.
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where can one get a good porting kit, and how much do they run?
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