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Aug 29, 2013 | 10:28 AM

65ChevyIINova

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Throttle Body Asstetics Upgrade

Does anyone have a recommendation for a throttle body aesthetics upgrade?

I would like to replace my old dingy looking throttle body. I don't necessarily need a performance upgrade but want something that looks nicer.

Cheers
Bret

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Aug 29, 2013 | 10:57 AM

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People sell painted ones

Aug 29, 2013 | 12:52 PM

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I guess I could always just paint mine...

Aug 29, 2013 | 01:13 PM

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Here's what I did to my throttle body...

https://camaroversion20.shutterfly.com/154

https://camaroversion20.shutterfly.com/154#156

No more PCV
https://camaroversion20.shutterfly.com/154#161

https://camaroversion20.shutterfly.com/154#329

https://camaroversion20.shutterfly.com/154#329

Aug 29, 2013 | 06:30 PM

65ChevyIINova

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Very cool!

Aug 29, 2013 | 08:27 PM

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I got a Fast 78. They're not as in demand as the larger ones and I picked it up for less than $200 and also gained some throttle response.

Aug 29, 2013 | 08:30 PM

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Here's a crappy pic.

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Aug 29, 2013 | 09:47 PM

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Send it off to Potz for a PnP. Not only will you gain some throttle response benefits, but it will look all nice and new when you get it back. He can also powdercoat it if you want. Here is the comparison of what I got from him compared to the stock one I pulled off to send back.

Aug 30, 2013 | 12:48 AM

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IMO get your factory TB either polished to a mirror like finish or get it powder coated.
FYI, You've got numerous place that do metal polishing or finishing right there in Dayton Ohio.

Aug 30, 2013 | 10:20 AM

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While I've got a Potz and am very happy with it, there was a guy on here that sold powdercoated ones. I think his name was 408transam or something like that.

Aug 30, 2013 | 10:49 AM

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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aesthetic

aes·thet·ics
esˈTHetiks/
noun
noun: aesthetics; noun: esthetics

1. a set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, esp. in art.

Aug 31, 2013 | 02:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RevGTO

Gotta play school teacher and rap you on the knuckles ... it's "aesthetics", not "***-tetics" - which just doesn't have a very nice ring to it

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Originally Posted by redtan

I was on my way to be the grammar police, but you two beat me too it. Thank you

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But...like other's have said the most cost effective way would be to get a stock P&P TB. The inside will have a nice mirror finish and the outside should be blasted clean. Most places will powdercoat the TB as well for an additional charge.

You get a better looking TB AND a slight performance upgrade for cheap