Whats the right size TB to run with my setup?
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Car: 92 1500p\u 2wd
Engine: 91 z28 tpi 355
Transmission: 91 700r4
Whats the right size TB to run with my setup?
So whats goin to work best with my project. Its goin to be a 355, SR, 195AFR, 224-230- 53*- 112 cam setup. Will a 52mm TB or 58mm TB work best on the motor?
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Car: '86 Bird, 96 ImpalaSS, 98 C1500XCab
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Re: Whats the right size TB to run with my setup?
That motor would definitely benefit from a 58 mm, probably to the tune of 10 hp at peak. However, it's not a deal breaker to keep the 52 mm; Unless you absolutely need that last .05 sec of ET right away, take your time in looking for a good deal on a 58.
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Re: Whats the right size TB to run with my setup?
perfect, thanks thats what i was lookin for! im still lookin for heads and just won a SR via ebay! ill have to keep my eye out for a deal on a 58mm
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Re: Whats the right size TB to run with my setup?
52mm tb will flow something like 800cfm, the 58mm tb will flow 1000cfm. i doubt your car will peak above 6000rpms with the SR. you should be fine with the 52 but u could go 58mm.
got my 58mm tb brand new from proffessional products for about 218$ shipped
got my 58mm tb brand new from proffessional products for about 218$ shipped
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Re: Whats the right size TB to run with my setup?
I was going to suggest the 52mm would be better. You won't loose any power or topend but also you'll get better throttle response. 800cfm dry is quite a bit. the stock 48mm will run 400 horse or something close to that....the 52mm is suffecient. Stay with it.
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Re: Whats the right size TB to run with my setup?

48mmTB is fine upto 400hp with the addition of an air foil to smooth out the incoming air. but a 52mm would be fine.
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