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Old May 9, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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Default Is a TB upgrade needed for a 402?
I plan on sticking with the stock LS6 manifold for now. But I want to know if it is worth it getting a ported or aftermarket TB? Any recommendations?
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Old May 9, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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A ported TB is always better than a stock one. I'd just port and polish it myself if I were you.
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i highly suggest ported tb's on STOCK motors. hell yes you should get one for your 402!
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Old May 9, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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if i were you....get some dyno numbers with the LS6 and stock TB.....

then i would fork over the $$$ and get a 90/90 FAST set-up... i think you would see some very nice gains with you 402!
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I was going to wait on the FAST setup until I get my supercharger. I guess what I am asking is which TB? Ported, AccuFab 75mm, BBk 80mm, or TPIS Oval? The ported is the cheapest to replace when I goto the FAST intake. Both the 75 and 80 are almost the same price. TPIS is too much if I am going to FAST later.
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i have a jantzer ported tb and its great, anythign that is ported and smoothed out in there will help a lot
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would suggest going with Bo white, but he's no longer on the porting scene

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Why not, just yesterday I saw him posting stuff saying he was porting heads now. I am sure a quick tb would be no big deal.
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BTW yes you need a ported TB.
I would save up and buy a 90mm intake and TB combo as that motor needs to breath.
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How do these ported pieces mentioned compare to Thunder Racing's ported TB? How does AccuFab's 75mm or BBK 80mm compare to ported TB?
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I'd check out shaner's ported TB. Thats what I have and very happy with it.
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I am thinking about the FAST 78mm. Does it bolt-on to the LS6 manifold? They have them with and without the TPS sensor. Should I get it with the TPS? My thought is I can use it when I upgrade to the LSX intake with the supercharger.
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