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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Whats up everyone, im new to the forum and i need some help on choosing a new throttle body for my car..the car is a 1993 Z28 has slp intake, jet hot LT headers, msd wires, 3.73 gears and tpis fuel regulator... dont know whether to get a BBk, Holley, Arizona Speed, or Tpis????? thanks.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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So I take it you want a 52mm? To be honest you won't get jack squat for gains and the $$ would better spent elsewhere. Get all your free mods done first. If you do get one I would lean towards the BBK.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Yeah dont bother getting one quite yet. Out of the ones listed the AS&M is probaly the nicest piece but it is $500.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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yup x3 ^
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Old company called TPIS also makes a nice piece
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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I agree with stealth, You won't see any gains besides better throttle response.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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which throttle bodies do you guys have? or is it still the stock one with the air foil...oh and i have all the free mods done already.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:49 AM
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I don't think that air foils r worth the money. Save your money and get a tune from www.pcmforless.com or www.madtuner.com or get some drag radials.
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Originally Posted by JJ93z1SC
which throttle bodies do you guys have? or is it still the stock one with the air foil...oh and i have all the free mods done already.
I'm running the 58mm BBK...but then again, I'm pretty far from stock.
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I found a guy online, ebay i think, and got a stock one bored out 52mm, powder coated black, added airfoil, and the throttle spring replaced. I think it was like $250 or so with my throttle body as a core.

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