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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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I just want to know if it it worthwhile to have the tb epoxied? Any negatives from doing this? Also what is the 'bumpstop' mod? Thanks I just want to make sure I do everything right before I go ahead an order one, I figure you guys would know the best as to what to do. Not sure if this makes a difference, but my car only has a lid and exhaust w/a cutout.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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i wouldnt epoxy it, ive never done it to any TB's ive ported for people either....the bumpstop thing i just do on request and it cant hurt anything...
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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http://www.geocities.com/wilwaxu/throttlebody.html

Everything you need to know!

+1 on the epoxy .. I wouldn't mess with it. All risk and I haven't seen anyone gain from it.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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Thanks. Ok so I am going to skip the epoxy part. What is the bumpstop mod do anyway?
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Thanks. Ok so I am going to skip the epoxy part. What is the bumpstop mod do anyway?
It allows the tb blade to open completely. From factory they open only about 85%. The blade opens to 78 degrees stock and 90 degrees with the mod.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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installuniversity.com has a writeup on the bumpstop mod. Put me down as another NO to expoy in the TB.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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OK so the epoxy is def. out of the question. Do you all think it is worthwhile to get the bumpstop done, does it provide any benefit? More airflow faster, revs etc.?
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Yes it's worth it. I don't think anyone has dynoed, before and after, but it can't be good that your TB is only opening 85%.

Epoxy is debateable. If done right, it shouldn't be a problem. But who knows whether or not it really smooths airflow enough to cause a tangable difference.
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i bought an epoxied one from Smokin87TA, man whatta a great lookin piece and nice and smooth all the way around, very excellent work and very reasonable price, i highly recommend him...
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Originally Posted by 02silvaZ
i bought an epoxied one from Smokin87TA, man whatta a great lookin piece and nice and smooth all the way around, very excellent work and very reasonable price, i highly recommend him...
Thanks 02silvaz for the kind words and glad you are happy with it. Tim
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i just ported my own last week. Turn out nice. Didn't epoxy though. Dont like the thought of any thing flaking or chipping off and sucking into the motor. Although im sure it dont happen to often. Im to poor to have to replace the motor due to something like that.
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Originally Posted by 02silvaZ
i bought an epoxied one from Smokin87TA, man whatta a great lookin piece and nice and smooth all the way around, very excellent work and very reasonable price, i highly recommend him...
Thats the guy I will be buying it from when I get some extra cash on hand. Good to hear some + feedback.
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