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Old 10-15-2003, 12:11 AM
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ok heres my question: I have a 5.0 88 lx and its basically stock and i am going to convert it to mass air and i want to get a new throttle body. Which kind should I get? like size and brand. this is going to be my daily driver so I would kindly like the help.
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Old 10-15-2003, 12:24 AM
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I've got a FMS 65mm. Does just fine for me.
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Old 10-15-2003, 08:50 AM
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yes 65 , dont need a 70 just yet
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Old 10-15-2003, 01:09 PM
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65 is ok but you need a 73mm mass for it to help
professional products make a nice one for $139.99<edited><editID>vfast</editID><editDate>37909.4658564815</editDate></edited>
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whats comes stock on the 5.0's/ isnt it 65 mm?
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Old 10-15-2003, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vfast
65 is ok but you need a 73mm mass for it to help
professional products make a nice one for $139.99
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Yea what he said. The throttle body is not the weak link in the system, its the maf sensor. You will gain nothing but maybe throttle response if you upgrade the throttle body when you still have the stock mass air meter.</P>
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Old 10-15-2003, 10:38 PM
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go with the professional products because they have an adjustable throttle positioner sensor. set it at .99
I have a 70 mm. if you are plannin big in the future get the 70
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Old 10-15-2003, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitviper100
whats comes stock on the 5.0's/ isnt it 65 mm?
I think it is 58mm
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Old 10-15-2003, 11:27 PM
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mass is 55mm t/b is 60mm you will need to hone out the open a tad
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