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Old 03-25-2006, 11:23 AM
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TPI throttle plate Question

OK so i bought a aftermarket throttle plate on ebay and was going to put it on this week or so. But my friend across the alley has a 350 tpi camaro told me never to take off the throttle plate. i asked him why he just seed its not good. also were can i get the throttle plate gasket for it.
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Just go to autozone get a new gasket and put it on.
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You can take the plates off, just don't do it while the car is running. I've taken mine off plenty of times; it does not hurt anything. If you're old gasket is rubber and not chewed up you should be able to reuse it.
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your buddy is misinformed go to your local auto parts store and ask for a throttle body gasket pack.
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