TINKRD

iTrader: (27)

i have an opportunity to pick up a wilson 101mm TB for super cheap. But is it worth it over my current NW90MM TB if i'm bottle necked by my IC? i "think" the outlet on the IC is only 4inches?? i'd have to pull it out of the box and measure. its a standard OBX IC off ebay iirc. If I were to go w/ the 101mm i'd have to dish out some extra money for an elbow to fit it. Just wanted to get some opinions.

rufretic

iTrader: (37)

The biggest those intercoolers go is 3" You wouldn't benifit from the bigger throttle body. Me on the other hand, I'm running 4" and I'm looking for a bigger throttle body. Want to make a couple bucks by picking it up at the cheap price you speak of and tack on a few dollars and sell it to me?

MIGHTYMOUSE

iTrader: (59)

how much did you spend on your intercooler and how much are you looking at spending on this fancy throttle body and remind me again which one is more important to F.I. Just think about it.

rufretic

iTrader: (37)

Those intercoolers actually arn't that bad, just because they are cheap doesn't mean they don't work. They have been proven to do quite well in high hp applications.
I agree though that there is no need for him to waste money on the tb unless everything else in his system can flow the same or more as the tb.

TINKRD

iTrader: (27)

well the deal for me is to sell my NW90mm and whatever i can get for it, i'd give to the my friend and he'd let me keep the 101mm.

but you guys are right, if i'm bottlenecked by the IC i'll keep the 90mm

PHIL H

iTrader: (13)

Very well said MM. Bigger isnt always better.

F.I. doesnt require the "big" components like the N/A or nitrous stuff does. THe air is going to get there either way. It has lots of help. Fastest 10.5 car in the world has a 90mm t body and is making 3000hp and runs 6.50's @ 232 @ 3000lbs. Does that make your decision a little easier?

MIGHTYMOUSE

iTrader: (59)

i am running a stock tb because it is still bigger than the 3" pipe i got going to it

PHIL H

iTrader: (13)

Not to mention that the stock t-body will probably support 1700+hp also. I plan to start out using my stocker with my 101mm setup but i may end up with a 90mm before its all over with.

You still staying with a stock style intake MM?

MIGHTYMOUSE

iTrader: (59)

still using the ls6 intake, seems to be doing just fine thats another rant of mine all together hehe.

rufretic

iTrader: (37)

But the big stuff looks so much cooler!

MIGHTYMOUSE

iTrader: (59)

you are right. if you are about looks, even the polished aluminum weiand intake could be 'worth it'. but i wouldnt touch one for free.