Stock TB, How much HP will it support

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Nov 20, 2016 | 01:42 PM

rabrooks

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Stock TB, How much HP will it support

I'm installing a 625 rwhp engine in my Z06. I'll be running a Fast 102 intake. Should I replace my TB with a 102. Is there an advantage to the NW 102 or is having mine machined adequate.
Thanks

Nov 20, 2016 | 02:21 PM

Curt D

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A buddy ran 8.90s with ecs blower and bone stock ls3 tb and intake. He was around 900hp.

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Nov 20, 2016 | 02:39 PM

rabrooks

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Curt D

A buddy ran 8.90s with ecs blower and bone stock ls3 tb and intake. He was around 900hp.

Wow!

I suppose it may be less critical when you're cramming in air with a charger. When you're relying on the pistons to pull in the air it may have a different affect.

Nov 21, 2016 | 08:09 AM

Steve Haefner

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Several running over 1,000hp with stock TB, now that said would a;

larger TB move more air - yes
would it kick out more hp - yes
does it look better - yes.

So the real question is the cost no big deal to you?

No ? then get it
Yes? It's a seemingly needless purchase you don't need, don't get it

Nov 21, 2016 | 08:44 AM

timd38

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I bought a NW102 for looks made very little power gain. Worst HP investment ever, but it does look great!

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Nov 23, 2016 | 10:58 AM

rabrooks

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Thanks for the replies. I think I will stay with the factory setup and possibly run a vittese throttle controller.

Nov 23, 2016 | 07:45 PM

timd38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rabrooks

Thanks for the replies. I think I will stay with the factory setup.

Smart move!

Nov 23, 2016 | 07:50 PM

CMY SIX

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90mm will support 2000 hp

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Nov 23, 2016 | 10:24 PM

schpenxel

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Yep. Plenty running it @ over 1000.

Nov 24, 2016 | 08:31 AM

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double06

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I guess the other question is on a NA motor how much can it support before it becomes and issue or worth a change over. The blower motors obviously have some help on the suction end. The NW is a little difficult to tune but can be done of course. On say a 600 rwhp NA motor is it worth like 2 hp so maybe not worth all the effort for the purchase and retune etc. But it does look good.