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Old 12-07-2005, 12:31 AM
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Just wondering if it would be worth anything to port a NW 90mm TB?


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Old 12-07-2005, 01:21 AM
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I dont even have one but I couldnt bring myself to grind on a beautiful piece of billet like that.
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Seriously doubt it...
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Originally Posted by Drew778
Just wondering if it would be worth anything to port a NW 90mm TB?


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Andrew

Give it a shot and let us know how it goes
Old 12-07-2005, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TAQuickness
Give it a shot and let us know how it goes
I agree
Old 12-07-2005, 07:52 AM
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Why try it?
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I think I will, It might take a little while with shipping to and from Hawaii, I'll keep you guys posted
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I really don't know what you're gonna port? The wall thickness is already at only 1/8" & thru hole is basically straight with only the gradual entrance angle
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Originally Posted by 1QUIKWS6
I really don't know what you're gonna port? The wall thickness is already at only 1/8" & thru hole is basically straight with only the gradual entrance angle

I agree. Be careful or you will grind thru the metal.
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Guess people like to mess with parts no matter how well they are designed in the first place. I'm wondering what engine needs a TB larger than 90mm?

Wouldn't change a thing about my NW90!

cudos for ya Nick
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Originally Posted by Nick Williams
I agree. Be careful or you will grind thru the metal.

Thanks, I plan to get the intake port and get the TB look at, if the person doing the porting thinks he can improve it out he will, if not it won't be touched.
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90 mm is already BIG. I don't think you'd want anything bigger, unless you had a twin turbo 502 with a hogged out fast 90.
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yeah that tb wall is really thin if you screw up then thats like $450 down the drain.
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Oh brother, Andrew, leave this one alone. I doubt you will gain anything out of porting the LSX 90mm Intake. Cleaning it up a little inside sure, but any gains from a full on porting, doubt it. GL though bro. Hope it doesnt take as long as some heads do to get ported!
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Aint broke dont fix it.
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We'll if I mess it up, atleast everyone will know how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie pop
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I'm sure you'll gain at least 0 rwhp, if not more!
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Originally Posted by Redneck Z
I'm sure you'll gain at least 0 rwhp, if not more!

Sweet, I could only hope for that much HP
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Originally Posted by Drew778
We'll if I mess it up, atleast everyone will know how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie pop
A very expensive tootsie pop. Direct your efforts to something worthwhile. The NW TB is an excellent piece as it is.
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I think you guys forget that everything can be improved upon. So what if he wants to see if he can get more flow out of it, its his money.



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