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Old May 1, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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has anyone tried that insert for ur throttle body to where u dont have to port ur TB. cant remember who it is made by..i hope u understand what im sayin
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Old May 1, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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I tried it but didn't notice anything. I'll sell you one real cheap.

In other words Dont waste your cash
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Originally Posted by c5vette_dallas
has anyone tried that insert for ur throttle body to where u dont have to port ur TB. cant remember who it is made by..i hope u understand what im sayin

Run from this.....run fast! BTW, I think you're taling about the Vararam insert.
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Old May 1, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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It is called the velocity stack from Vararam.

I've got one if you want one..
I'm getting my TB ported.

Rich

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Old May 1, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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thnx for the info guys...saved me 70 bucks or so...what about MAF..do they help any??
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Originally Posted by c5vette_dallas
thnx for the info guys...saved me 70 bucks or so...what about MAF..do they help any??

You may want to try a throttle body porting. It will, at least, increase throttle response. Do not buy a Granatelli MAF, unless you really want to waste your money. Your stock MAF is good for at least 550 hp.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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thought so...so can u post in my zip tie mod thread so i know what to do cause im sittin here with all this air box stuff out of my car and i need to know what to do
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