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Old 07-25-2024 | 02:55 PM
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So I have an 01 z28 with the ls6 intake. I was given a 102mm throttle body but I believe it’s designed for the ls2 as it is a 4 bolt pattern and quite wide. Seems like the only way I could use it is if I got an adapter plate which sizes down the opening to go through the stock area. It seems to me like using a bigger throttle body that has to get funneled down would kind of defeat the purpose of using the larger one. It is a speed master 102mm. Just wanted to get some thoughts on the idea.
Old 07-25-2024 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by njm12333
So I have an 01 z28 .
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It seems to me like using a bigger throttle body that has to get funneled down would kind of defeat the purpose of using the larger one.
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...........Consider: If it all funnels down through a 2 inch Inlet valve, it's not going to gain anything except TUNING Practice.
Old 07-25-2024 | 05:47 PM
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...........Consider: If it all funnels down through a 2 inch Inlet valve, it's not going to gain anything except TUNING Practice.[/QUOTE]

I pretty much figured it wasn’t really worth it but was curious to get some feedback. I got the speedmaster for free and it seems to be a fairly nice name brand throttle body. When I looked at how the adapter funnels the opening size down to make it fit it seemed pretty pointless to consider.
Old 07-25-2024 | 06:56 PM
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Speedmaster is NOT one of the premier names in automotive performance.
Low prices accompanied by equally low levels of quality.




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