MeanTA

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I'm doing some top end work on my 383. And installing a plate setup. And going to a 58mm from current 52mm.

I'm torn between a proffesional products TB, or a TPIS billet TB. I know the TPIS one is a nicer design and looks much cleaner. But I will need to strip the coating and polish it to match my intake. The proffesional products won't need to be striped plus I would save 200.00 for other things(caugh seats ).

I know you get what you pay for. And I can afford the tpis unit. But more money for other things is always nice.

What do you guys think?

FormulaJoe

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Arizona Speed & Marine makes a nice TB... Might want to check it out..

I have a TPiS that has the billet aluminum finish.. I really like it and am happy with my decision.
About a month ago, they said they were making a new batch of TBs soon. If you are lucky and they haven't made the new batch yet they can set one aside for you. Give them a call. They're really nice people.

BOLO

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I run a Professional Products 58mm polished TB for a few years now with no issues. Spend the money on your nitrous set up.

MeanTA

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I gave them a call already and the don't have any uncoated ones they can send me. I'm running there ported stock one right now. And really like it. But its time to step up.

MeanTA

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How is the casting finish? I do custom polishing on the side for people. And have all the bells and whistles are far as equipment goes.but you can only do so much with a poor casting.

Blackbirdws6

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I would recommend the AS&M. I've used the stocker, BBK/Edelbrock and the Holley unit. The BBK wasn't bad, the Holley tb blades would stick and also required slotting the TPS. The AS&M bolted up, looks great and performs with no quirks.

madhatter

If price isn't an issue go with the AZSM one. If you don't mind saving some cash with a lil bit of mod time to the Holley go that route. I have the Holley. No sticking issues but I did slot my TPS to get it perfect.

Rob94hawk

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I'm going to be swapping my cheapo BBK for a TPIS very soon.

joeZ96

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TPiS hands down IMO. I was thinking about special ordering it just polished from them, but I'm glad I didn't as I like the anodized "Plutonium Grey" a lot.

FormulaJoe

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Joez96, do you have any pictures of it on the engine in the car?

The anodized finish doesn't look too bad, but I want a bit of a black and shiny things theme with my engine, so I went polished..

TPiS is $50 cheaper then the AS&M, has a roller bearing design for the blade shaft, and, if you have a extra super fancy ebay TB plate like I do , you can reuse it on the TPiS ..

camar0corey

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I've been running the summit throttle body for over 4 years now, and I had bought it used.