Guest JAMIE T Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Like TWM, I have seen other brands but have forgotten the names. Does anyone have price info? Not talking about manufactures suggested prices, but, what the throttlebodies actually sell for. And, who has them? I just bought a sweet triple manifold and was thinking of using these on my Turbo car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 http://www.hybridz.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=19705 6 TB setup no turbo though. I dont see it being easy on a turbo setup, and would it really be worth it? Even if you gained 1-3% performance, I think it would be too much hassle. If there is proof of uneven fuel distribution though, then it might be worth checking into I suppose. Custom header would be about my first priority, and then intake manifold/runner length, but I dont see myself playing with TB stuff to much other than an upgraded size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 Thanks for posting, but obviously you didn't answer my question. Individual runner throttle plates offer much over a single throttle body. It really isn't about which is better. I have a stock turbo manifold, I have a stock FI manifold that I am modifying the plenum and running a single 65mm mustang TB. I also have a Triple carb(mikuni, weber, etc...) manifold(Hayashi Racing). I want to use individual runner TB's(TWM side draft replacements) on it. As for not easy on turbo set-ups. Why not? All you need is a plenum. I also have a few other ideas for it as well. I do this stuff becuase I can. I'm skilled that way. I don't HAVE to do what is easy. I'm using stand-alone FI, so I can use any configuration I want. In the end(theres never an end) I will know what is best, what works for the street, and for the track. Why? Becuase I will have done it. If there is proof of uneven fuel distribution though, then it might be worth checking into I suppose What does FUEL distribution have to do with it? It's fuel injected. The injectors are all located in the same location per cylinder(I know you know that, that's why it surpised me when you said that). I dont see it being easy on a turbo setup, and would it really be worth it? Anything is worth it so long as MY turbo set-up doesn't look like everyone elses, including yours. As for the header. Mine is only a TIG torch away. You see, I can build my own, whenever I feel like it. Sorry if this post sounds a bit sarcastic, but your response rubbed me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 What does FUEL distribution have to do with it? It's fuel injected. The injectors are all located in the same location per cylinder(I know you know that, that's why it surpised me when you said that). Ok, air distribution effecting actual AF at each cylinder. I had roughly 2 hours sleep, so my wording is not fantastic. Anything is worth it so long as MY turbo set-up doesn't look like everyone elses, including yours. Ok, I dont see how my post pissed you off, but if this is for looks alone, go for it. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 These look nice : http://www.speed-technology.com/efi_throttle.html Don't know about price, but you can send them an email. They are sexy as hell: http://www.racetep.com/tish.html But in my opinion not worth the $ or trouble. Once you go to multiple TBs, now you have entered the "mechanical" variable back into the equation. The main reason why you ditched your carbs for FI in the first place: mechanical linkage that needs to be adjusted, balanced, tweaked and who knows what else to get it running smooth. One TB, one screw to adjust (idle speed). Your done! No offense, just my $0.02 Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 I just re-read my post post from yesterday evening. It did come across a bit harsh. Sorry Mudge. You guys are correct, in that it may not be "worth it". I would still like to see about doing it. My car is old school looking. It has ZG flares, airdam, fender mirrors, etc... I just bought a rare JDM triple carb manifold(Hayashi Racing). I WANT to use it on my turbo car. The Cartech blow-thru system (also like the Wangon Midnight car) is awesome looking. I want that sort of appearance without the hassles of carbs. And, a plus is that it SHOULD perform better than a regular single TB manifold. I have emailed the place you linked to above. Hopefully, they will reply. I'm sure it is in the $1000 range for the TB's, rails, horns, linkage, etc... Another thought that I have toyed with is to make a plenum, bolt it directly were the sidedrafts would otherwise be, and make spacers that go between the head and the manifold to hold the injectors. I don't want to weld bungs on my rare intake manifold. If I built the plenum with thick(maybe 3/8") aluminum, I round all the edges so it wont look fabricated, then sand blast it so it looks cast. I could then use a single TB on that plenum. Basically use the manifold as the intake runners. It would still have the old school look with the Hayashi Racing manifold("Hayashi Racing" is cast into the top of the manifold) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 No prob, if my comments are quirky, I'll blame it on lack of sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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