80mm TB advantages/disadvantages
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This enlarged TB is definitely a go for me now. As well as the plenum work. I wonder how RSM will react to my car once they see it first hand. There are no other Auroras in Mississauga quite like mine. RSM in located in Mississauga
More importantly, I am going to Zoro Muffler next week to get my high flow cat installed (since I wont be going to BF ) my mod budget just jumped like $500 bux, so...what do you suggest...Taylor, Mikey....whomever, enlarged TB/ported plenum or high flow cat first.
Where will I notice better gains. Personally I feel that if I get the TB first, the car may choke a bit in the exhaust department. I am leaning towards HCF first....Thoughts?
More importantly, I am going to Zoro Muffler next week to get my high flow cat installed (since I wont be going to BF ) my mod budget just jumped like $500 bux, so...what do you suggest...Taylor, Mikey....whomever, enlarged TB/ported plenum or high flow cat first.
Where will I notice better gains. Personally I feel that if I get the TB first, the car may choke a bit in the exhaust department. I am leaning towards HCF first....Thoughts?
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do them both the same day if you can, that way you'll get a bigger gain, and a bigger grin lol
really, i want to hear the results on the TB, when are you getting it?
really, i want to hear the results on the TB, when are you getting it?
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End of the month once my expenses and monthly RSP and savings clear then I will be. Amen for 3 pay periods in one month.
Then off to the dyno I suppose...
Then off to the dyno I suppose...
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I'd still say get it guys, and it'* cheepier than an L67 throttle body. Yes the gaines of the TB are little more than intake HP wise, but you gain some low end TQ, where you won't gain that with an intake. larger TB'* bump up the whole poer curve some, where the intakes only really help the high end power.
Jim, I put the intake and TB on with stock exhuast, so I wouldn't worry about "bogging" it down, I think both are benefical, the choice is yours.
And I know I should of taken all my stuff off before I sold it, Corsa too should of came off, but live and learn, the SSEi will be stock When she gets traded in, Think it will be hard to find a buyer in my cars current state, stereo and all.
Jim, I put the intake and TB on with stock exhuast, so I wouldn't worry about "bogging" it down, I think both are benefical, the choice is yours.
And I know I should of taken all my stuff off before I sold it, Corsa too should of came off, but live and learn, the SSEi will be stock When she gets traded in, Think it will be hard to find a buyer in my cars current state, stereo and all.
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TaylorD, you could probably make quite a bit selling those parts of your on here and ebay.
I would say do the TB now, as you will feel it more throughout the power band. Worry about the cat later
I would say do the TB now, as you will feel it more throughout the power band. Worry about the cat later
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I'm not to worried about a 1mpg loss on the hwy....I can afford the gas, so why not have a little fun with my big ol granpa car right
Besides...there are a few "smart mouth" SSEi'* that need a shuttins up
Besides...there are a few "smart mouth" SSEi'* that need a shuttins up
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Originally Posted by Jim W
He traded in the Aurora with all the aftermarket stuff still on it.
Anyways, why haven't you ordered that 80mm TB yet?
Originally Posted by JimW
I'm not to worried about a 1mpg loss on the hwy....I can afford the gas, so why not have a little fun with my big ol granpa car right