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14-07-2007, 02:57 PM | #1 | ||
FAIRMONT8
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: melbourne
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hey just wondering what sort f throttle body u guys recomend, im just about to put a comp race cam, crower roller lifter and yella terra roller rockers and new push rods and springs. any ideas would be great. cheers
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14-07-2007, 03:29 PM | #2 | ||
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the stock TB is great
What are the specs of this "race" cam? Are still running the std heads and intake manifold? Any other mods, xorst, etc...?
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14-07-2007, 06:39 PM | #3 | ||
FAIRMONT8
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i dont have the exact specs as it has had a custom grind done to it . yes i still have standard heads and intake manifold , i have pacemaker headers, high flow cats and 2.5" from cat back.low rider sports suspension and getting a custom paint job in 2 weeks. getting my cam and the rest done when i get back from overseas then getting tuned.
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14-07-2007, 07:03 PM | #4 | ||
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Definitely keep the std throttle body
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14-07-2007, 07:10 PM | #5 | ||
FAIRMONT8
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cheers mate thanks
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14-07-2007, 07:47 PM | #6 | ||
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No probs...let us know how it turns out. These AU 5L's respond real well to a decent cam
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14-07-2007, 11:11 PM | #7 | ||
Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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No point going bigger TB unless you go different plenum as the opening is 65mm, IIRC, so even the 70mm TBs are kind of a waste.
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