Damage Inc.

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I have an extreme bolt on car and I need a throttle body to match my new 78mm LSX intake. Are there any gains to be seen between the ported stockers or the aftermarket? I don't mind spending the money if there are gains to be seen. What do you guys think?

I tried a Bauer TB last year and all it did was throw SESs! I sent it back 7 TIMES, and still threw the code. I'm kind of leaning toward and aftermarket piece to cutout downtime, but I hear Shaner is the man.

Nasty N8

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We also have an Accufab piece that flows over 150cfm over a stock TB. Fully billet, all ball bearings and stainless hardware $399

Nate

equandt

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I don't think you'll see any difference between a Shaner/Bauer/Jantzer ported TB's. All three of them produce equally good product. Bauer and Jantzer are sponsors of this site so you should give careful consideration to their products.

I would be surprised if you pick up additional HP from an aftermarket throttle body vs. a stock ported one. I certainly don't think the performance difference would be worth the money.

Good luck.

JackZ28

Don't forget TPIS!

Damage Inc.

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So you think the aftermarket ones aren't good enough for the $$$. Yeah, I'm just afraid of getting mine ported and having no stocker to put on if it doesn't work correctly.

That acucfab looks like a nice piece, what's the difference between that and MTI's? They look very similar.

Zero2Sixty

Im going to hold onto my S2 till I can test my FAST TB, you just never know.

bigeller

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I used to think they were all similar.. That was until I tried the Shaner2. It's the best hands down. It never threw a code and I gained 2 tenths. Give him a shout..

Good Luck with your setup.

Old SStroker

I watched that episode because Bret (Bauer Racing Engines) uses our UPS service. I'm not sure about the 7 times, but I believe I remember the eventual outcome also. It's a long story.

Aftermarket or Shaner sounds like a good plan for you, DJ.

Good luck.

Damage Inc.

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So I can't go wrong with a Shaner TB? I think I'll call him up.

SStrokerAce

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Yeah and you are the only case of a TB never working in all of the throttle bodies we have ever done. (well over 200TB's) The odd thing is that TB ran on our personal test car for a week with no codes. I hope you find one that does work for you.

Bret

Damage Inc.

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Me too.

Old SStroker

That wasn't exactly what I meant.

I get to test some of Bret's Vette TBs especially for idle performance with the throttle-by-wire. Never saw any SES lights, ever.

Damage Inc.

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Ok, well I did get a SES over 5 times, but all I want to know is if the LSX or any of the aftermarket TBs will outperform the ported stockers (Shaner etc...)

Jason 98 TA

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We now offer Texas Speed Big Blade Throttle bodies that feature cnc porting & a larger blade for the guys interested in a great flowing throttle body without purchasing a complete new unit. They are selling for $179 on special with exchange!!

Pesticide

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My Bauer TB never threw the SES code and works like a charm. My buddy with a BBK TB on the other hand has had nothing but problems.

Damage Inc.

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Every car's different bro. My car didn't like Bret's work, but hopefully it'll like another TB.

Jantzer98SS

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Drop me an email or PM me, I can help you out.

Scott