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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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i have a camaro ss ls1 le2 heads and cam, hookers lt, 373 gears, yank 3600 ls6 intake, stock tb
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my question is if i swap the stock tb for a 85mm (summit, weiland, jantzer or wherever brand) how much gain is it?
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Most would agree that the best bang for your buck is a stock ported throttle body and LS6 intake (75mm opening). If you plan to upgrade intakes from there, the fast 92mm is the way to go. Anything in between is not worth it.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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a agree whit that, so the problem is im in guatemala and is difficult to port
the stock one, is easier to buy a new. them the question now is ....is the same to use
port tb or the 80mm or 85mm in my case?
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