Ported ThrottleBody ?
Melting Slicks
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (cisco)
The stock TB really isn't an inhibitor to flow. I'd say change your intake manifold to the new larger one (if your car isn't an 02 already), you'll get better gains.
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (cisco)
Smoothing out (removing rough spots and ridges) and polishing the TB, can be benneficial to minimize turbulance and enhance smooth laminar airflow.
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (cisco)
We do have them (ported)
We really do not recommend them except on the most extreme engine combinations. We are selling them introductory for $129.95 (exchange). The stock TB is bored from the back forward. The factory leaves a half inch lip in front of the blades. What we do is bore that flush and then polish this inside to a mirror-like polish.
Thanks,
[Modified by Chris@SpeedDemon, 11:34 AM 12/13/2001]
We really do not recommend them except on the most extreme engine combinations. We are selling them introductory for $129.95 (exchange). The stock TB is bored from the back forward. The factory leaves a half inch lip in front of the blades. What we do is bore that flush and then polish this inside to a mirror-like polish.
Thanks,
[Modified by Chris@SpeedDemon, 11:34 AM 12/13/2001]
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (cisco)
Lingenfelter also discovered that milling down the cross shaft between the screws on the butterfly allows for more airflow and smoother airflow.
Last I checked MTI sells stock ported MAFs exchange for 99 bucks.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 11:57 AM 12/13/2001]
Last I checked MTI sells stock ported MAFs exchange for 99 bucks.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 11:57 AM 12/13/2001]
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (cisco)
I ordered one from Katech a month ago for more money the demon is selling them. I still have not recieved it????????? Great service, NOT :rolleyes:
[Modified by Peach, 7:44 PM 12/13/2001]
[Modified by Peach, 7:44 PM 12/13/2001]
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (cisco)
I installed one with similiar mods as you and couldn't tell the difference after install. I did put on a MAF Translator and adjusted in conjunction with an Ease Scan program. That made a SOTP difference. Never had it dynoed yet, so I can't claim a HP gain. Maybe with a heads/cam install, the throttle body will make a difference.
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (Chris@SpeedDemon)
I have one sitting here ready to go if you are interested Peach. :)
peachey@tampabay.rr.com
Now, if it was me that was running Katech,I would have fedexed one to me frre of charge as a PR move....these company's have not got a clue.
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (kewlbrz)
Lingenfelter also discovered that milling down the cross shaft between the screws on the butterfly allows for more airflow and smoother airflow.
Last I checked MTI sells stock ported MAFs exchange for 99 bucks.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 11:57 AM 12/13/2001]
Last I checked MTI sells stock ported MAFs exchange for 99 bucks.
[Modified by kewlbrz, 11:57 AM 12/13/2001]
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (Peach)
Peach, I read about the problem you had over the PTB. :( I have a PTB on my car and it runs fine.
vetterdstr :cheers:
[Modified by vetterdstr, 11:52 PM 12/13/2001]
vetterdstr :cheers:
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (cisco)
Prior to doing my Heads&Cam and all the other mods to go with it, I was told by two of the most reputable tuners with the fastest cars posted on this forum, that the stock TB flows fine even with stage II H&C. So if you are really concerned about it I would ask the people tuning the cars...this is just what they passed on to me. The $150 for the PTB was not the issue it was based on necessity. :cool:
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? ('98 Six Speed)
Many people don't want to hear this, but the stock TB is fine the way it is.
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (cisco)
Halltec sells a ported and POLISHED one that looks great even if it adds nothing to the performance of my H/C car.
I think they go for $279
Chuck
I think they go for $279
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (Chris@SpeedDemon)
Thats cool Chris I bought parts from you too (SPEC) clutch. Most the people with the 422's or SC/TT are using a PTB. I don't consider my H&C extreme but it sure is better than stock anything! That magnusson s/c is starting to look extreme and mean.
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Re: Ported ThrottleBody ? (Shinobi's97)
That is going to be a nice piece! I can't wait to get one over here. The only thing I wish they would have done is keep it under the hood. Although we are putting a RK sports hood on a car in a few weeks and they look great anyway, I guess it is not that bad. :)
JW's hood is a prime example. It is subtle but still adds a very nice touch to the car. :cheers:
JW's hood is a prime example. It is subtle but still adds a very nice touch to the car. :cheers:
