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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Default **What are my options? - Drive By Cable TB for an LS3**
I'm putting an LS3 in my '02 TA. What TB should I use? Obviously I can't use the original LS3 TB, but what size is it? 90mm?


Which TB should I go with?


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Dan, I used the 92mm I had from my ls1 FAST setup. Any 4 bolt cable driven tb should work though. Original one is 90mm I believe.
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Originally Posted by jdiddyws6
Dan, I used the 92mm I had from my ls1 FAST setup. Any 4 bolt cable driven tb should work though. Original one is 90mm I believe.
I was told FAST TB's were junk. Any others have bad experience w/ them?
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Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
I was told FAST TB's were junk. Any others have bad experience w/ them?
Scratch that. It wasn't a FAST, it was a Nick Williams. According to the tuner, the blade had to be drilled as well.
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I've heard good things about Nick Williams' TB's.
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Wilson, sell me that NW TB for $50. I'll even send a package of Reeses.
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Reeses cups or trees?
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Reeses cups or trees?
I have both and while I do love the trees, I am willing to give up one or two.
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:hmm: you may be in luck when my holiday supply runs out. You doing the swap yourself?
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Originally Posted by jdiddyws6
:hmm: you may be in luck when my holiday supply runs out. You doing the swap yourself?
Ryan will be doing it, but I will try helping anyway I can. Just need a few more parts.
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What else do you need?
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Originally Posted by jdiddyws6
What else do you need?
Not sure exactly... timing cover (I think?) a harness or two, that LPE converter box, a TB, and some pushrods.
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Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
Not sure exactly... timing cover (I think?) a harness or two, that LPE converter box, a TB, and some pushrods.
That's exciting. Another member of the gen IV swap family
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Originally Posted by jdiddyws6
That's exciting. Another member of the gen IV swap family
I wasn't aware you did the swap... what happened w/ the LS1?

Mine will be 10 years old on April 20th, and currently has 194k miles. It's a good time for a newer engine. I'm taking the LS1 to my parents' house and just leaving it in storage.
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BTw... did you get it dynoed w/ the new engine?
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Lost a rod bolt. It did 500/470 at RWTD.
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Lost a rod bolt. It did 500/470 at RWTD.
awesome! i'm hoping expecting 425 and hoping for 450 rwhp. using the same cam currently in the T/A.
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Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
awesome! i'm hoping expecting 425 and hoping for 450 rwhp. using the same cam currently in the T/A.
GL. LMK if you need anything.
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Originally Posted by jdiddyws6
GL. LMK if you need anything.
I need your throttle body. KTHX.
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i have the 92mm fast throttle body, it doesnt have the sticking factor like the old ones.. but with that said the set screw for the cam on the side of the tb did come loose and caused alot of hurtful words about f.a.s.t. to be said. tightened the screw up and its been fine.
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