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Old Jun 19, 2001 | 05:18 PM
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BBK 58mm AIR THOTTLE

Is there anyone using this air throttle and are there any problems I heard that they make a whistle sound on 4th gens. Thanks for all replys

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Old Jun 19, 2001 | 06:17 PM
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I wish I knew what you were talking about.
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Old Jun 19, 2001 | 08:39 PM
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The part that I am talking about is efi throttle bodies for TPI the one I am referring to is made by BBK it is in the summit catalog.

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Old Jun 19, 2001 | 09:08 PM
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Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I'm using a BBK 58mm with no probs. No whistles.
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Old Jun 19, 2001 | 09:59 PM
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What does it whistle?
JK LOL.

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Old Jun 20, 2001 | 06:40 AM
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Dixie, of coarse!

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Old Jun 20, 2001 | 09:58 PM
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Ok now that we have got the comedy out of the way anyone else using the BBK air throttle besides Joelo75. Thanks for your replys.

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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 09:40 AM
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Car: '89 Pontiac Firebird
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10-bolt w/ 4.10 and Eaton Posi
I have one on the car, but have not started it up yet......

Stupid fabrication of Throttle bracket and waiting on headers...
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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 10:23 AM
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If your car doesn't have extensive mods, please don't buy a 58 mm TB. Just put in an airfoil and you will be fine to 350 HP plus.

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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 03:16 PM
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i have the 52mm bbk tb and it whistles at idle. i heard it is becasue of a larger IAC passage.. sounds cool though
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 10:22 AM
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Car: Mullitt mobile :)
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Axle/Gears: 2 much 4 street not enough for strip
I have one and yes it whistles.

Sparks a flyin'
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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 11:42 AM
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go faster..... could you shorten your signature, mabe put two or three items on a line, it jet get tedious looking at all that. Thanks
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