chip torque? throttle body for au 5ltr?

drracing108 · 25-04-2007, 07:42 PM

hey does anyone kno much about chiptorque? and what sort of options do i have in the way of better throttle bodies? cheers

JC · 25-04-2007, 10:01 PM

Chiptorque used to be the bees knees as far as piggy back chips went, but now with the edit, and it's ability to actually give you up to 4 tunes which can be switched by you at any time in under 2 minutes, the chiptorque is a bit of a hasbeen./ Spend the extra and get a flash tune/edit/capa tuner. Talk to Chris at Bluepower, or the G&D guys.

Autobarn can order you in a larger TB, if you want. But there are 347 strokers on here, putting out 300+ RwHp (220rwkw) using the stock TB. Even a few supercharged cars, putting out 350RwHp still using stock TB. It does it's job well - in fact the biggest restriction to your intake may be the TB gasket - some intrude on the overall diameter, but a simple trim will cure that.

But, as I said, Autobarn will take your money - send a PM to B2tf to see what he can do for you.

bodes-sh · 25-04-2007, 10:03 PM

just a pity there's no autobarn in alice springs tho, darwin is the closest

JC · 25-04-2007, 10:06 PM

Don't be so negative - look on the bright side. PM to B2tf - I'm sure he could organise to post something from Wagga or Albury, or even from Far South eastern Sydney, all the way to Alice Springs (what I want to know is, what is Alice springing for - a new car, a house, a boat? And who is she springing for? Me, you, anyone???)

drracing108 · 25-04-2007, 10:36 PM

yeh cheers, but mate in alice i cant do things like the edit, so chip torque is really my only option, hence the reason y wanted to kno a bit bout them, cheers n e ways

JC · 25-04-2007, 10:49 PM

Oh, sorry, I'm a bit slow sometimes. Now I'm with you. Well, as I said, the chiptorque was the top of the pile pre-edit, so if it's your only option, then it should still be at the top of your pile!

drracing108 · 26-04-2007, 05:54 PM

thanks for that

Sledgehammer · 26-04-2007, 06:02 PM

Give Lachie a call at Chiptorque, they still do the 'old' J3 chip. They are a long established and well respected business here on the coast, if you need someone to call into see them for anything let me know as Im just up the road.

TCK-098 · 26-04-2007, 09:29 PM

Go the edit as you will get far better results than a chiptorque item and i have the results to prove that the chiptorque unit was no-good for my car waste of $800 inc tune.

Everyone on here has a opinion but not everyone gets what they paid for and expected.

b2tf · 26-04-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Don't be so negative - look on the bright side. PM to B2tf - I'm sure he could organise to post something from Wagga or Albury, or even from Far South eastern Sydney, all the way to Alice Springs (what I want to know is, what is Alice springing for - a new car, a house, a boat? And who is she springing for? Me, you, anyone???)

hahahaha JC we don't give commissions :hihi:

Seriously though, I can organise something if need be. As far as throttle bodies go you have a few options, Edelbrock make them to suit, as do Trickflow (I think?) SS inductions do them but as far as I know they only do them for BA at the moment.

I didnt notice what car you have, Im assuming it's an AU, if its a V8, a 70mm TB from a Series III XR8 or T-Series is a good upgrade. You can pick them by having the Tickford wings engraved into the side of them.

drracing108 · 27-04-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sledgehammer

Give Lachie a call at Chiptorque, they still do the 'old' J3 chip. They are a long established and well respected business here on the coast, if you need someone to call into see them for anything let me know as Im just up the road.

thanks heaps mate, will do

GCFordChic · 27-04-2007, 07:07 PM

We have a second hand chip for sale if you are interested...

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=94489

Not too sure if it is the one you need...

With the set up we had (modified with big cam etc) it ran quite nicely, increased horsepower and enhanced performance generally. Sledgehammer drove it when it was set up with the chip (prior to putting a different engine in, I want to keep the new engine [5.6L stroker] pretty standard so I don't need the chip) so ask him, if you like, for an even less bias opinion...

In the end it is personal preference really, much like any other car part debate, each have their own merits.