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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:50 AM
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I'm ready to MOD! I'm thinking about intake and exhaust. Mine's a Vert so I don't want it too loud at cruising speeds. Corsa seems like a good choice for my exhaust but it's pointless (IMHO) to add it without a larger TB.

I noticed Mid-America pushes a Flow-Booster insert for the stock TB. Useful?
My addictive personality want a 58mm. I won't be changing my cam though so I'm wondering What's my gain? :skep:
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:13 AM
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A bigger TB with a 350 without any other motor mods would probably hurt instead of help performance. If you want to mod your exhaust go for a set of longtube headers.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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A bigger TB with a 350 without any other motor mods would probably hurt instead of help performance. If you want to mod your exhaust go for a set of longtube headers.
Most folks would agree with this. I went with a 52mm, but also added exhaust, MAF and cold air induction at the same time. I have no clues on actual gains. All I can offer is the fact that I dyno'd 282 rwhp with the above mentioned mods.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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Default Re: What size TB? Gain? (Sun King)

DO NOT buy a bigger TB. It will not help you unless you have an engine bigger than 350ci.

Spend money on exhaust first, you will get at least 10hp from just the Corsa, and 10-15hp from longtube headers.
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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10 - 4 :cheers:
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 12:55 AM
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do exhaust first! :iagree:
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 01:29 AM
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:iagree: and rear gear. A little noise and quicker shifting is the most bang for your buck. :thumbs:
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