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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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Hey guys I am running my LS1 in a RX7 and I need a hair more clearance on the leading edge of the TB.

There looks to be a lot of "meat" to take down but I dont want to get into anything important and screw up my TB.

Anyone have any idea how much I can safely take off the flat top part of the TB and also how much off the top leading edge. ie the top 90degree corner.

I do Not mean the actual opening where the air flows into the motor but rather the top square section that the IAC mounts to.

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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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search for nick williams on the site and give him a pm. and he can help you out on that one.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Post a picture of where you need to cut and I will tell you how much room you have to cut. Or you can email it to nickw_61@yahoo.com
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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I have drawn a red area around the portion I need to cut. I would like to get as close to the IAC as possible.

I think my biggest concerns are the top center bolt in the TB and also if there is anything in the area I may get into.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Just to make 100% clear, the pic was taken from the drivers side of the car
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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The only thing you may get into is the bolt hole. That won't affect anything but how it looks. You really don't even have use the top bolt if you just wanted to fill it in somehow.
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Ok so I can take it way down?? How close can I get to the IAC motor before I start getting dangerous?

Thanks again for the help Nick
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Just pull the stepper motor out and look thru the hole. You will see how far you can go.
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Ok I just wanted to make sure there wasnt anything that I couldnt see up in that area.

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