Best TB for under $360 while going F/I?
08-18-2008, 08:24 PM
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Best TB for under $360 while going F/I?
I'm running 9 PSI and I was wondering if I should spend a bonus I got from work on new throttle body, if I do I'm wondering what gains I could get, and if it would be worth it for one specific model of TB.
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08-19-2008, 02:31 AM
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No. At your psi levels (even up to 12-14) it's not worth it to change the stock TB IMO.
The rule of thumb is to change (go bigger) when you have to because it's a restriction and then when you do it, you do the intake tube and manifold as well. They are all connected. Doing one without the others is a waste of time.
The rule of thumb is to change (go bigger) when you have to because it's a restriction and then when you do it, you do the intake tube and manifold as well. They are all connected. Doing one without the others is a waste of time.
08-19-2008, 01:42 PM
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No. At your psi levels (even up to 12-14) it's not worth it to change the stock TB IMO.
The rule of thumb is to change (go bigger) when you have to because it's a restriction and then when you do it, you do the intake tube and manifold as well. They are all connected. Doing one without the others is a waste of time.
The rule of thumb is to change (go bigger) when you have to because it's a restriction and then when you do it, you do the intake tube and manifold as well. They are all connected. Doing one without the others is a waste of time.
08-20-2008, 05:20 AM
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http://www.techcointl.com/product-p/thrt.htm
I was considering this one actually, they guarantee about 8hp which is along the lines of CAI gains and people get those all the time. If I don't do this mod then I'm going to go for a spoiler actually.
Still though 8hp na would mean maybe 15 on an sc!
I was considering this one actually, they guarantee about 8hp which is along the lines of CAI gains and people get those all the time. If I don't do this mod then I'm going to go for a spoiler actually.
Still though 8hp na would mean maybe 15 on an sc!
08-22-2008, 11:30 AM
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Aftermarket TBs are nothing but trouble IMHO
from the many posts I have read about them.
If you do go aftermarket, keep the OEM
TB in the trunk with tools for when the Aftermarket
TB leaves you stranded you can swap it out for the
good ol dependable OEM Ford TB.
from the many posts I have read about them.
If you do go aftermarket, keep the OEM
TB in the trunk with tools for when the Aftermarket
TB leaves you stranded you can swap it out for the
good ol dependable OEM Ford TB.