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Should the Throttle body open all the way?

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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Should the Throttle body open all the way?

I was wondering if the throttle body is supposed to open all the way at wot?
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Re: Should the Throttle body open all the way?

Yes. If not find out why.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Re: Should the Throttle body open all the way?

Right now, it opens most of the way, are you sure it should open to a full 90*? Right now it opens like 85%
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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Re: Should the Throttle body open all the way?

Should. Do your have some carpet under the accelerator pedal?
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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Re: Should the Throttle body open all the way?

Yeah, But I also do not plan to remove it. I should be able to adjust it, correct?
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Re: Should the Throttle body open all the way?

Is there an easy way to adjust it?
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