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Edelbrock/BBK 58mm tb any good?

Old Jul 10, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Edelbrock/BBK 58mm tb any good?

I'd like to know if you guys are having any problems with this brand of throttle body.

Also, what kind of numbers are you making while using it?
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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I haven't had any trouble with my BBK 58 MM. I was making 375/363 at the ground with a 224/230 and ported heads. New setup now, looking for numbers as soon as I get all of the new motor bugs squashed.
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 01:24 AM
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id go with BBK over holley or edelbrock...
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 01:59 AM
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Originally posted by Somnambulist
id go with BBK over holley or edelbrock...
I see considering Edelbrock TB is the BBK TB I find that very funny how you can compare the two LOL.
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 02:04 AM
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my mistake. all I know is that people have had problems with the fins on the holley TB's sticking...
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 02:32 AM
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Yeah, I I don't know I have a holley, looks deadly & its real nice, maybe they had a bad batch or something, but the Holley is the best if you want to get your left/right fuel trims perfect on these cars because the BBK by passes too much through the blades instead of the IAC so there is a IAC mod for the BBK/AS&M out there which involves putting a piece of 1/4" tube in there or something, look it up on google. The holley doesn't have that problem, this is only for guys with big cams though.
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 02:33 AM
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bbk is a loud ****... sounds like a turbo or something.. but other than that mine is fine
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 02:38 AM
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Thats some good info Bunker, thanks
My cam isn't huge but it's decent, around 600 lift
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 02:40 AM
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since you already have AS&M, check out their 54mm TB...
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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I need a 58mm but thanks
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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Originally posted by bunker
Yeah, I I don't know I have a holley, looks deadly & its real nice, maybe they had a bad batch or something, but the Holley is the best if you want to get your left/right fuel trims perfect on these cars because the BBK by passes too much through the blades instead of the IAC so there is a IAC mod for the BBK/AS&M out there which involves putting a piece of 1/4" tube in there or something, look it up on google. The holley doesn't have that problem, this is only for guys with big cams though.
I'm using a Holley on mine, and I don't see what the bad rap with the Holley is. I needed to slot the TPS to get correct voltage, but you'll probably need to do that with any new throttle body. It is definitely the best looking throttle body on the market, that's for sure.

http://www.ramair95ta.com/parts/holley.JPG
http://www.ramair95ta.com/tech/caminstall/engine5.JPG
http://www.ramair95ta.com/tech/caminstall/holleyon.JPG
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by RamAir95TA
I'm using a Holley on mine, and I don't see what the bad rap with the Holley is. I needed to slot the TPS to get correct voltage, but you'll probably need to do that with any new throttle body. It is definitely the best looking throttle body on the market, that's for sure.

http://www.ramair95ta.com/parts/holley.JPG
http://www.ramair95ta.com/tech/caminstall/engine5.JPG
http://www.ramair95ta.com/tech/caminstall/holleyon.JPG
I'm gonna have to disagree with ya buddy, ASM owns the Holley.
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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I'm gonna have to disagree with ya buddy, ASM owns the Holley.
I'm gonna have to disagree with ya buddy, Holley owns the ASM.

By the way, check the other thread. I got some times.
Old Jul 11, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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Everyone that i know that has the BBK 58 is pleased, but I hated my BBK 52. POS.
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