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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 11:55 PM
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From: Fleming Island, FL
Car: 1992 Formula 350
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kit to increase TB to 52 MM?

Has anyone ever heard of a kit you can buy to increase the size of the stock TB to 52 MM. I f so where can I get it?
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 01:08 AM
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Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners
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Do you have the machinery necessory to bore and smooth the openings? Most people dont. I've never heard of a kit, because it requires special tools.
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 04:26 AM
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Better be making some power to justify the jump to 52mm.
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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the stock 48mm TB is usually pretty sufficient
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 09:14 AM
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From: Chesterfield, Indiana
Car: 1991 Z28 Camaro
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I just switched to a 52MM BBK/Edelbrock TB.....and man.....I noticed a HUGE difference.....but....I also installed a new throttle cable....so..I'm wondering if that maybe made it like 10 times more sensitive?
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