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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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porting throttle body?

I am interested in porting a throttle body, about how much does it cost and is it worth? Should I go to a 52mm? I have a 94' z28.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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a bigger throttle body is not needed on a bolt-on car. i would look for power elsewhere.

what other mods do you have?

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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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i thought getting up to a 52mm TB would help a bit cause the ports on a stock intake manifold were 52mm wide
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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I agree, a bigger TB at this point would probably do you little to no good.

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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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the 48mm TB flows enough air for stock/bolt on cars.
by upgrading to a 52mm, you would gain less than 5rwhp.
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by Brundle
i thought getting up to a 52mm TB would help a bit cause the ports on a stock intake manifold were 52mm wide
The stock TB is probably not a source of restriction for you at this point.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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so just out of curiousity, when is it neccessary then to get a bigger TB?
forced induction? n20?
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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this topic is debated here frequently. do a search.
IMO the stock Tb is good enough for 375rwhp, then you can start thinking about upgrading.

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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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there are my so far mods.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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I would definately worry about getting power from something else... stock cam? stock heads? injection? inside of your motor bone stock ? sounds like you don't have much done on your motor... i'd start getting some parts
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