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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Bigger TB?

Hey guys i'm wondering if you guys think i would benefit from a bigger than stock tb? Ive heard the stock ones are good to about 400hp. Thanks
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Re: Bigger TB?

the bigger TB will sharpen your throttle response, but your peak power won't improve as much as it will feel like. If you're running an aftermarket "foil" on your stock TB, it's good past 450 hp.
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Re: Bigger TB?

Unless you are running ported/aftermarket heads,or a stroker dont waste your money.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Re: Bigger TB?

Thats what i thought i just am trying to get as much power as i can without going into major mods.
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