58mm throttle body question
05-04-2013, 07:49 PM
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Car: 1989 formula firebird
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: m5
Axle/Gears: 3.45
58mm throttle body question
Has anyone ever run a 58mm throttle body on a stock engine? If so how did it work for you. thanks for any info
05-05-2013, 10:27 AM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: 58mm throttle body question
I have taken sooo many 58mm Tbodys off of cars with the plenum opening behind them not even port matched.....
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Everyone is correct, don't waste your coin till your making big power.
05-05-2013, 07:56 PM
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Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: Forged 385 H/C/I
Transmission: 700R4-4300 Stall-lockup
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Re: 58mm throttle body question
I'm sure another guy with a 305 will buy it soon.
05-06-2013, 11:01 AM
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Car: 91 formula
Engine: 350 tuned port. bolt ons
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: 58mm throttle body question
I bought a 52mm only because my last T-body died. but yea I would have sticked with my stock one if it was alive and well.
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