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Old May 19, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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I need a new 90mm throttle body for my car. Should I go for NW or Holley? Price aside, which do you guys think is a better quality part?

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Old May 19, 2007 | 12:25 AM
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Nick Williams...most guys are running f.a.s.t. with Nick W who are making great numbers...i don't think i've seen anyone using holley yet...

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Old May 19, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Nick Williams...most guys are running f.a.s.t. with Nick W who are making great numbers...i don't think i've seen anyone using holley yet...

Yeah, it seems that a lot more people are using the NW TB and I think it is better looking than the Holley as well.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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Go for the Nick Williams in black.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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I have the Holley and I plan on using it..It's a very quality piece, doesn' look like a big block on the front of the Intake either..
I don't see a big difference in them, both are 90mm..preference I guess..

Here is the Holley..

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Old May 19, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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I think the Holley looks a lot nicer, it has less of the "carved from a block of metal" look to it, however, I have heard no first hand info about function and fitment. Go ahead and try one and tell us how it works.
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go nick williams its a beautiful piece
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Old May 19, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Anyone have pics of the NW..and the cost..
I got that Holley with the Linkage Bracket for $375.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by the_merv
I have the Holley and I plan on using it..It's a very quality piece, doesn' look like a big block on the front of the Intake either..
I don't see a big difference in them, both are 90mm..preference I guess..

Here is the Holley..




Damn, that Holley TB looks nice when you see it mounted on the intake. Maybe I'll go with one of those, since I have found them cheaper than the NW.

This throttle body is going on a polished 122H Magnacharger, so I need to figure out what is going to match the best. I don't think I can go wrong with either TB, I guess it really comes down to looks.

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Old May 19, 2007 | 12:57 PM
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Here's the Nick Williams

http://www.thunderracing.com/?action...s649_large.jpg
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That just looks like a brick to me.. personal thing I guess..
What is that hole in the front top of that thing for...IAC..
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Old May 19, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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I went ahead and ordered the Holley. I found a good price on it, and I had not heard anything but good things about them. I guess I'll find out how it works when my blower gets here.

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I don't think you can go wrong with either. But, of course with the Nick Williams you can get customer support right here on this forum. He's a member here
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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I have a NW and its top-notch quality
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Ive had both in my hand and I will say IMO the NW TB will move more air....even if it is a brick lol.
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NW is the way to go
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