BBK throttle body
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After reading several forums and asking around at speed shops, I went with headers over the throttle body. Installed long tube headers myself in my garage and couldn't be happier. I went with chrome because I actually like seeing the heat change the color of the tubes. They currently are a nice bluish color that fades to silver the further away from the motor one looks.
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After reading several forums and asking around at speed shops, I went with headers over the throttle body. Installed long tube headers myself in my garage and couldn't be happier. I went with chrome because I actually like seeing the heat change the color of the tubes. They currently are a nice bluish color that fades to silver the further away from the motor one looks.
#44
Hey guys, I know this topic has been brought up before but I have heard so many mixed reviews on whether a 73 mil throttle body is worth it for the 3.7. I've heard reviews from it doing nothing to adding loads of power and sound. I want real answers not a bunch of fluff
#46
I just picked up the BBK TB which I was planning to save for last but I got it for almost half price. Barely used but my point is keep an eye out on the fourm and eBay and you can find a good deal on one.
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#50
+1 i $400 is wayy to much with out much if any power improvement. i would buy a used one in the $200 range though.
#51
I agree, 200 dollars I might buy one but I would look for a deal around 150-175 dollars for one. Its debatable on actual power gains from a throttle body.
#54
Not sure if you physically measured it, because this guy has and says it's 73mm:
http://www.fastfordmuscle.com/index....ifold/?p=34519
http://www.fastfordmuscle.com/index....ifold/?p=34519
#55
Not sure if you physically measured it, because this guy has and says it's 73mm:
http://www.fastfordmuscle.com/index....ifold/?p=34519
http://www.fastfordmuscle.com/index....ifold/?p=34519
#56
although i believe ours is 68mm but not sure. if so the ecoboost might help some. 2mm wouldnt be much of a improvement but if you polish it and maybe port it a little then it might just help out.
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I have a 14 V6 auto and was kicking around getting the BBK TB. I was purchasing the Airaid CAI/Bama tuner combo from AM and wondered if I should do the TB since the intake would be off. Before I did, I spoke with a Bama tech and he told me to save my money because the tune would take care of the throttle improvements, so I didn't. The addition of the CAI and 93P tune made a huge difference in my car's responsiveness and power. I'm very happy where it is right now, so I don't feel a need to get the TB, but that's me. We all have our own goals. As a side note, I had a tough time getting the coupler on the stock TB. I can imagine getting it on the larger one would be a bear. I know it's been done, but I had to walk away a couple times trying to install it on the stock TB. lol I don't have much experience working on cars, so I'm sure someone with more would have less of an issue. If I added the BBK now, I really don't think I would notice a difference. It's only 5 more mm. Can that small of an increase really do much?