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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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I am going to put a FAST intake on my 2002 LS1 engined coupe. I can use an adapter plate and utilize my current ported 78mm throttle body or use an LS3 throttle body off my C6. I see that most people that upgrade to the FAST intakes use and LS2 throttle body. Not sure what the difference is between an LS2 vs LS3 throttle body. I have been told that they open differently--One opens from the bottom and the other from the top. Opinion? Thanks
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If you do a search you will find that folks have issues trying to tune the LS3 throttle body and drivability issues, for whatever reason.

I would stick with the LS2 (pre 2008 throttle body)
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If you do a search you will find that folks have issues trying to tune the LS3 throttle body and drivability issues, for whatever reason.

I would stick with the LS2 (pre 2008 throttle body)

I am in the process of doing the same thing, here is a good price on a LS2 TB.

ACDelco 217-1617 Throttle Body Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive ACDelco 217-1617 Throttle Body Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive
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the internal circuits are different on the ls3 ls2 work great. i have a ls2 102 on my car
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Im using an LS2. Works great . I dont think there would be any befit to using an LS3 even if you got it to work.
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