Which throttle Body
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Which throttle Body
I'm looking to have an intake manifold built and I need to decide this weekend as to which throttle body to use. The requirements are as follows: it needs to be able to flow enough for 500 rwhp without being a restriction and also be able to work with the factory ecu if possible.
It seems that everyone likes to use the mustang throttle body, but I can't help but think that there would be other viable options to use. I've always like to try and use other oem parts if possible because they are cheap but reliable. There's one from an Infinity Q45 that I think might work, but I thought I would post up to see if there are any other ideas are out there.
It seems that everyone likes to use the mustang throttle body, but I can't help but think that there would be other viable options to use. I've always like to try and use other oem parts if possible because they are cheap but reliable. There's one from an Infinity Q45 that I think might work, but I thought I would post up to see if there are any other ideas are out there.
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5.0 TB for the win! the reason for the mustang tb is there cheap a dime a dozen, they range in size from 60mm to 105mm so plenty of choices. they have a simple 3 wire tps for standalones and a idle adjsuting screw. you could look at honda crap but there alot more $$ theres nothing wrong with the 5.0 tb, there are plenty 1000hp mustangs running these tb, more 5.0 then you will find q45's
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I didn't think anything on the Q45 was cheap.
When it comes to aftermarket, I think most import guys think of honda, but the ford guys with the 5.0 offer more cheap/quality parts than you can shake a vtec solenoid at.
Why reinvent the wheel?
When it comes to aftermarket, I think most import guys think of honda, but the ford guys with the 5.0 offer more cheap/quality parts than you can shake a vtec solenoid at.
Why reinvent the wheel?
5.0 TB for the win! the reason for the mustang tb is there cheap a dime a dozen, they range in size from 60mm to 105mm so plenty of choices. they have a simple 3 wire tps for standalones and a idle adjsuting screw. you could look at honda crap but there alot more $$ theres nothing wrong with the 5.0 tb, there are plenty 1000hp mustangs running these tb, more 5.0 then you will find q45's
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I wouldn't be doing it for performance gains at all, but to utilize different sensors. I currently have a flyin miata adapter plate mounted on my 1.8 manifold and a 1.6 TB. The adapter plate pushes the throttle body out too far, and my upper radiator hose rests on my tight radius 90 elbow. Now that i'm running standalone, I have been keeping my eye open for a 1.8 TB, but I would rather get something more generic like a 5.0TB that can be found near anywhere, and I could get rid of the stock idle system as well.
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Now we're talking. Is their kit a complete solution or does it still require an aftermarket ecu to function correctly. Ideally I would like this to be one thing that I'd like to be able to use with the stock ecu. The less I have to change out at emissions time the better. I couldn't find this on their website, anyone have a link? If not I'll just give them a call on Monday.
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I've got a TPS adapter kit in hand I can sell you for $30 shipped.
Here is the kit they sell.
TPS Hardware Bag, '94-'97
Here is the kit they sell.
TPS Hardware Bag, '94-'97
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