Ported TB worth the $?
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Ported TB worth the $?
I see a lot of LS vehicles with Ported and Polished throttle bodies, upgraded intakes, larger MAFs and pulleys. Are these mods worth the cash? Is hundreds of dollars worth a 10hp gain? I do not forsee any large HP gains with these mods. I am looking to gain some added HP(trying to hit the 400) with external mods only, not looking at forced induction. Has Anyone had any noticeable gains that they recommend...besides my current setup below....Thanks!
2002 Firehawk T/A-M6-Comp Custom Grind Cam, Amercian Racing Headers, SLP CAI/Smooth Bellow. 379 RWHP
2002 Firehawk T/A-M6-Comp Custom Grind Cam, Amercian Racing Headers, SLP CAI/Smooth Bellow. 379 RWHP
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Its all about flow and the more flow your can get the better. Imo with a ported TB/larger MAFS you will get some minor gains in stock form, but once you add heads/cam/FI you really take advantage of those extra amounts of flow.
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Since it appears you're chasing a number, then absolutely those modifications are worthwhile. I noticed a nice increase in throttle response and smoothness when I added the ported throttle body. I also noticed a significant increase in "revving" after adding the pulley.
To be honest, I bet if you added the ported TB and pulley you'll see 400. The cost of both of those mods is very nominal, especially if you've been willing to invest in ARH headers.
To be honest, I bet if you added the ported TB and pulley you'll see 400. The cost of both of those mods is very nominal, especially if you've been willing to invest in ARH headers.
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Since it appears you're chasing a number, then absolutely those modifications are worthwhile. I noticed a nice increase in throttle response and smoothness when I added the ported throttle body. I also noticed a significant increase in "revving" after adding the pulley.
To be honest, I bet if you added the ported TB and pulley you'll see 400. The cost of both of those mods is very nominal, especially if you've been willing to invest in ARH headers.
To be honest, I bet if you added the ported TB and pulley you'll see 400. The cost of both of those mods is very nominal, especially if you've been willing to invest in ARH headers.
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Good question...I'm not sure? I went with a recomended Cam from a speed shop, I misplaced all the paperwork and the speed shop has since shut down. I just know I lost power in low RPM's but once she hits above 4500 its awake! Is there anyway other way to find out the specs beside pulling the cam?
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Good question...I'm not sure? I went with a recomended Cam from a speed shop, I misplaced all the paperwork and the speed shop has since shut down. I just know I lost power in low RPM's but once she hits above 4500 its awake! Is there anyway other way to find out the specs beside pulling the cam?
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I'm getting the ported TB and MAF ends from POTZ very soon hopefully. For the ~$110 price I think it'll most likely be worth it from what I've read on here. I'd love to get a FAST setup it's just crazy expensive...
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