RareGMFan Posted October 24, 2003 Report Posted October 24, 2003 Ok, I was looking at the throttle body cleaner I normally use (the kind where you leave the engine running), and it specifically says to NOT use on turbos and diesels. :shock: But how come? If it's sprayed through the throttle body, it's going to be burned off long before it hits the turbo. And if it's not a good idea to use this, then what do you use for this purpose? Quote
dkorinko Posted October 27, 2003 Report Posted October 27, 2003 I really cant answer any questions about the whole throttle body cleaning but i do have a question about thorttle bodies! I was wondering if there is anyone who makes a bigger one for the TGP??? Or am i on my own??? I am sure that some people have done it on their own or had someone do it for them but i thought i would ask. Thanks. Quote
Brian P Posted October 28, 2003 Report Posted October 28, 2003 cause the fuel mixture burns hotter than hell....watch the catalyst glow when you use the whole can real quick Quote
RareGMFan Posted October 28, 2003 Author Report Posted October 28, 2003 So are you saying that removing the throttle is the only solution? That would suck, because I don't have enough time to be doing that right now and I'd like to get this thing running correctly. Quote
dkorinko Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Yeah, I have heard of people porting their own throttle bodies. What tool can I use to do this?? I am imagining some type of grinder but not quite sure what??? With the TGP can i just take the upper intake pipe off and have the throttle body and throttle plate exposed and do it like that? or do i have to take more off??? I am just trying to see how easy of a job this is. Quote
Robby1870 Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Yeah, I have heard of people porting their own throttle bodies. What tool can I use to do this?? I am imagining some type of grinder but not quite sure what??? With the TGP can i just take the upper intake pipe off and have the throttle body and throttle plate exposed and do it like that? or do i have to take more off??? I am just trying to see how easy of a job this is. TGP is the same as n/a 3.1L, right? check out http://www.fdpperformance.com Quote
dkorinko Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Well it looks like they talk about but they dont even have a picture of a throttle body they sell??? and i couldnt tell u wheterh or not the turbo throttle body is the same as the N/A 3.1 But i am looking to do this myself, as anyone "bored out" their throttle body themselves??? Quote
Robby1870 Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Well it looks like they talk about but they dont even have a picture of a throttle body they sell??? and i couldnt tell u wheterh or not the turbo throttle body is the same as the N/A 3.1 But i am looking to do this myself, as anyone "bored out" their throttle body themselves??? You couldnt find this page? http://www3.sympatico.ca/fjpeters/throttlebodies.htm Quote
dkorinko Posted November 3, 2003 Report Posted November 3, 2003 Wow, Found it that time LoL. I would be VERY interested if anyone could tell me they have used one of those on their TGP's??? Otherwise i am stuck to doing it myslef so please, if anyone as used this bigger throttle body on the TGP, speak up! Quote
Chris A Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 The throttle body will have a much less dramatic affect on the performance of a turbocharged car than on an NA one. "Boring" your own throttle body is a precise operation, and you would need a bigger throttle plate too. You could "port match" it of sorts, but not sure how much gain you would really see. Chris Quote
dkorinko Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 Hmmm sounds like there is a chance that I could do more damage then actual good. For now I will leave it alone LoL. But i am still interested in a bigger throttle body i could actually buy, if anyone has used one on the TGP let me know. Quote
Chris A Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 The TGP TB is the same as any 3.1/2.8 FWD Motor. The only problem you may have with some larger ones is they change to a round shape instead of oval. So the upper IC pipe won't match up very well. Quote
dkorinko Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 yeah could be a problem but...when i did my intercooler i was going to change that pipe to a bigger size, and just have the end be round, and not oval. So it could work, I think. LoL. I will give it my best shot and let all u guys know if it works out. Quote
no1kicker Posted November 4, 2003 Report Posted November 4, 2003 how about porting the plenium? Is it easy, anyone ever done it, gains? Quote
kadoi Posted November 5, 2003 Report Posted November 5, 2003 cant you custom fit an LT1 throttle body to fit the pleneum? I thought TurboZ24 had done this but maybe he had something else involved...most likely. Quote
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