Cheap Throttle Body
Cheap Throttle Body Just to get the thing running I'm thinking about using a 4.6-5.3 TB on my LS1. They can be picked up VERY cheap and I've heard they will fit. Anyone else done this or put an LS1 TB on a 4.6-5.3?
I'll dump the $$ on the go-fast stuff later...
I'll dump the $$ on the go-fast stuff later...
Truck TB and earlier F-body TBs use a smaller pulley
and different PCV, coolant nipples but the identical
casting to later F-bodies. My ported TB is actually a
truck core with my F-body pulley & IAC motor & PCV
nipple swapped on. The smaller pulley might be more
"friendly" to short-pull gas pedal linkages.
and different PCV, coolant nipples but the identical
casting to later F-bodies. My ported TB is actually a
truck core with my F-body pulley & IAC motor & PCV
nipple swapped on. The smaller pulley might be more
"friendly" to short-pull gas pedal linkages.
I have one from a truck on my LS1. Exact casting as the one I took off (damaged). The cam looks about the same as the one on the original, but I have a '98, so it has the smaller of the F-Body ones anyway. Fits great, had to bend the PCV tube, but that was the grand total of effort required. The bore, etc. is exactly the same. I was **** and measured with my calipers. 
That '61 Is The Coolest!
Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry
Just to get the thing running I'm thinking about using a 4.6-5.3 TB on my LS1. They can be picked up VERY cheap and I've heard they will fit. Anyone else done this or put an LS1 TB on a 4.6-5.3?
I'll dump the $$ on the go-fast stuff later...
I'll dump the $$ on the go-fast stuff later...
I appreciate the complements. 
That pic is the concept I'm building to. I created it using MS-Paint and PhotoEditor. I'm doing all the body work to match what you see in the concept.
I agree they are not that pretty in stock form (60-66). The current status of the truck can be seen via the link in my sig. It's most likely going to be midnight blue.
Thanks,
Mike
That pic is the concept I'm building to. I created it using MS-Paint and PhotoEditor. I'm doing all the body work to match what you see in the concept. I agree they are not that pretty in stock form (60-66). The current status of the truck can be seen via the link in my sig. It's most likely going to be midnight blue.
Thanks,
Mike
