Turbo throttle body question
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Turbo throttle body question
Some of you run GM based 58mm or monoblade style throttle bodies, others run the Ford style 90mm. Does one have an inherant advantage over the other? I would think that the single 90 would flow more and be easier to plumb, but are there other aspects to consider? I'm still in the planning stages of a turbo project, and could run either.
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From what I understand, the larger mono blade TB's have more problem with tip in throttle than the smaller twin bore ones do.
I havent noticed any problems on my car. And I am running a program from a friend who has a twin bore TB.
Make of it what you will. LOL
I havent noticed any problems on my car. And I am running a program from a friend who has a twin bore TB.
Make of it what you will. LOL
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Transmission: built 700R4 w/custom converter
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I think if a guy wants to run a single blade, it "should" be easier to connect a round pipe to a round TB, but as guido showed the job can still be difficult. But, I think it might be harder when trying to transition round ducting into a oval TB. If you run an intake like guido and others have run (carbed style converted) you need to buy (unless you build your own) a 90* neck. The ones sold by many companies for use with the ford style TB are much cheaper than the "twin butterfly" style sold only by Accel. Accel does sell a TB (expensive) that has the inlet "flanged" and removable to permanetly attach it to the ducting. I have driven myself so crazy and wasted so much time weighing these options that I have decided to go with a smaller motor ( since I only have a P1sc), smaller performance heads (1205 size gasket), and a stealth ram other wise my 4 year (so far) project is goanna turn into an 8 year one.
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