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3.8 throttle body

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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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What do you guys think of adding a new throttle body on my v6 i added the cai already, do you think adding a throttle body is worth the extra horses? thanks
Old Apr 15, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Default RE: 3.8 throttle body

well you have to have the intake ported, but untill you get some more mods it wont do much
Old Apr 16, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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On a stock engine, yes a cai is stock, maybe 5 rwhp at best, because the TB only works best with a fully ported upper and lower intake, as well as port matched heads, and a cam swap, that's what TBs are intended for, I know, I have one, but my mod list should be the bare minimum as to what you should have on your car to add on a TB, I say get some underdrive pulleys, or keep saving up for a true flow dual exhaust system.
Old Apr 16, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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I already have the true dual, 40's on both
Old Apr 16, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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Well then get the pulleys, or save up for a port and polish job with a cam swap, because a Tb is needed for that mod.
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