Is there a direct throttle body upgrade?
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Is there a direct throttle body upgrade? Getting a throttle body sensor error on my 06 imp ss and thought this might be a good idea to go better than stock. Is there a direct bolt on throttle body upgrade without much fabrication?
Ls1/6 intake with ls2 TB. You'll need a ls1/6 to ls2 adapter and there is a small amount of wiring needed.
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Hey OP i just replaced the throttlebody on my 08 GXP out of necessity. Picked up the AC Delco OEM replacement on amazon for $155. Feels like a performance upgrade. Throttle response is much much smoother especially at low RPMS, and when turning. I get WAY less wheel spin when taking off hard on a turn, which of course is one of the weakest points of these cars... took all of 15 minutes to install. Very happy.
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Hey OP i just replaced the throttlebody on my 08 GXP out of necessity. Picked up the AC Delco OEM replacement on amazon for $155. Feels like a performance upgrade. Throttle response is much much smoother especially at low RPMS, and when turning. I get WAY less wheel spin when taking off hard on a turn, which of course is one of the weakest points of these cars... took all of 15 minutes to install. Very happy.
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It looks like I haven't made my point clearly.
Also, I'm not sure what a couple of you are insinuating. Are you saying that a significant reduction in wheelspin, which is facilitated by a smoother delivery of power, is not a performance increase? It sure feels like one to me whenever I get on the gas.
OP seems to be in much the same situation that I recently found myself in. He asks if there are any simple, direct upgrades to replace his probably failing TB. Instead he gets a response that requires an intake swap, wiring, adapter...
I was just trying to convey that he might be pleasantly surprised with the benefits he gets by just replacing stock with stock.
Also, I'm not sure what a couple of you are insinuating. Are you saying that a significant reduction in wheelspin, which is facilitated by a smoother delivery of power, is not a performance increase? It sure feels like one to me whenever I get on the gas.
OP seems to be in much the same situation that I recently found myself in. He asks if there are any simple, direct upgrades to replace his probably failing TB. Instead he gets a response that requires an intake swap, wiring, adapter...
I was just trying to convey that he might be pleasantly surprised with the benefits he gets by just replacing stock with stock.
Last edited by silverBFGXP; Apr 17, 2013 at 12:19 AM. Reason: further clarification
It looks like I haven't made my point clearly.
Also, I'm not sure what a couple of you are insinuating. Are you saying that a significant reduction in wheelspin, which is facilitated by a smoother delivery of power, is not a performance increase? It sure feels like one to me whenever I get on the gas.
OP seems to be in much the same situation that I recently found myself in. He asks if there are any simple, direct upgrades to replace his probably failing TB. Instead he gets a response that requires an intake swap, wiring, adapter...
I was just trying to convey that he might be pleasantly surprised with the benefits he gets by just replacing stock with stock.
Also, I'm not sure what a couple of you are insinuating. Are you saying that a significant reduction in wheelspin, which is facilitated by a smoother delivery of power, is not a performance increase? It sure feels like one to me whenever I get on the gas.
OP seems to be in much the same situation that I recently found myself in. He asks if there are any simple, direct upgrades to replace his probably failing TB. Instead he gets a response that requires an intake swap, wiring, adapter...
I was just trying to convey that he might be pleasantly surprised with the benefits he gets by just replacing stock with stock.
It sounds like maybe your old throttle body (or something attached / related) was bad or needed cleaning. By replacing it you are noticing increase performance or smoother response.
As far as a power increase by just swapping a stock throttle body for another stock throttle body, that won't happen. There is nothing different about the replacements. Unless there was something wrong with the old one.
As far as a power increase by just swapping a stock throttle body for another stock throttle body, that won't happen. There is nothing different about the replacements. Unless there was something wrong with the old one.
Might I suggest some seafoam deep creep? It costs $144.01 (before tax) less than that throttle body.
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. Just a general performance increase. Honestly makes driving the car a lot more enjoyable. I'm aware the old one was going bad. Apparently there is a small plastic gear that is infamous for stripping and going bad in these.