what does it take to go to a monoblade TB?

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Dec 14, 2008 | 10:53 PM

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Dumps into the plenum right behind the blade, the IAC circuit in the manifold is not used because the hump that connectsit to the TB get cut out.

I made my TPI intake which I believe would've allowed it to accept a monoblade and was able to leave that hole in the intake. Assuming we're talking about the same spot, triangle on TPI circle on LT1. But I don't recall that triangle being either that large or a triangle, but it's been a good 6 years since I siameses it.

https://www.epsb.net/~mstrembi/plenum.jpg
http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo.../DCP03751a.jpg

And when I want to find it again, I can't. The one pic I saw for the Mono had most of the middle hump removed, but just enough to still keep it mostly there but allow for the monoblade. I'm sure that would've made things easier.

Dec 14, 2008 | 11:10 PM

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dont waste your money. there are things like headers, catback, CAI that need to be done first. a larger TB isnt needed until a head cam swap. and even then its not necessary on all cases

Dec 14, 2008 | 11:26 PM

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do your suspension before a tb. you seem to have most of the motor bolt ons.

Dec 15, 2008 | 12:46 PM

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your crazy if you think pulleys dont make a difference. no they dont produce power but they free it up. i put march pulleys on my car and dropped .3 and i could notice a big diff in the seat of paints test

Dec 15, 2008 | 02:17 PM

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Pulleys work and yes a stock TB can support up to 400hp but it sure wont help you get there. If you do buy a TB just get a 58mm and be done with it since we know there will be more mods down the road!!!!

Dec 15, 2008 | 03:59 PM

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3 tenths with just pulleys sounds like a bit much. did you do anything else? was the weather and DA alot different?

Dec 15, 2008 | 04:13 PM

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It takes money to get a mono blade. Figured I would state the obvious.

Dec 15, 2008 | 04:36 PM

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Well if you didnt know or hasnt been stated already. The stock LT1 TB will support 400 horsepower fine. Anything above that I would change it or port it

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Dec 15, 2008 | 05:36 PM

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Completely removing the belt is only good for .1 in most cases, your test revealing .3 was somehow flawed, like the ther poster said, maybe it was weather, but one way or another you are wrong.

Dec 16, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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Completely removing the belt is only good for .1 in most cases, your test revealing .3 was somehow flawed, like the ther poster said, maybe it was weather, but one way or another you are wrong.

i agree. i say it would be a stretch to even pick up a tenth with just pulleys. much less noticable power on the street.

Dec 16, 2008 | 12:23 PM

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do your suspension before a tb. you seem to have most of the motor bolt ons.

already have full BMR everything and konis in the rear.

as stated already have all other boltons, and headers are on the way.

Dec 16, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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Completely removing the belt is only good for .1 in most cases, your test revealing .3 was somehow flawed, like the ther poster said, maybe it was weather, but one way or another you are wrong.

yeah your right i forgot it was at two diff tracks . one was ic st.louis one in pa

Dec 16, 2008 | 01:26 PM

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I have installed a AS&M monoblade on my TPI. I removed all the material between the two bores for one big oval at the plenum entrance. The IAC air intake is before the throttle blade and the exit is a little past the throttle blade. It idles fine with no problems.

Regarding the monoblade and the LT1 type induction system. I have heard from more than one person that a modified LT1 can benefit from a monoblade. These opinions are based on dyno runs.

One more thing. If installing a 1300cfm monoblade it would not do much good if you air intake system is not capable of supporting that much cfm.

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Dec 16, 2008 | 02:43 PM

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Hmmm I wonder if it would do anything for my ride? At the motor Im probably making right around 500hp maybe a bit more.

Dec 16, 2008 | 03:05 PM

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Hmmm I wonder if it would do anything for my ride? At the motor Im probably making right around 500hp maybe a bit more.

First I would look into upgrading to a custom CAI with bigger plumbing. If that helps things out (*** dyno I think would suffice) then it's possible.

Dec 16, 2008 | 04:18 PM

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No need I have ram air

Dec 16, 2008 | 11:56 PM

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No need I have ram air

I don't know what it can do, but I'm not sure if the factory (or aftermarket) ram air can do 1000cfm (58mm) or 1300cfm (monoblade) for that matter :\

Dec 17, 2008 | 11:21 AM

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Im not sure either LOL! Thats why Ill never buy a Mono. Just wondered if my car would see anything from it

Dec 17, 2008 | 11:26 AM

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I don't see why w/ smooth bellows that the ram air intake wouldnt flow? the biggest restriction will be the maf which is in either intake and there are no bends.