Throttle Bodies
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I looked into getting ITB's for my R32.
It amazing how 'hard' it is to find info on them
Still a lot of learning going on with them.
They are the N/A equivalent to a Turbo or Supercharger, though more costly (a lot of engine work, and ECU management required to get them working properly for road use).
There are a couple of specialist companies out there that do custom kits;
Angel technologies are one I've looked at;
http://www.angel-works.co.uk/product_tbies.php
You're looking at around a 20% gain in performance from a decent setup. Fuel consumption will increase of course
, but shouldn't be too large an increase if the ECU management is done right. Throttle response is greatly improved, butt this is where things get complicated for road use, as you obviously do not want a too aggressive response since you'll end up in the back of someones car very quickly 
As I've said, it's an expensive route to go, but if you want to keep down the N/A route, like me, then it's the next step up as far as performance upgrades go. You'll probably want to have the cams upgraded first.
Plus, the 'Sound' they produce is absolutely amazing!!!! Much better than the nasty whine of a charger :P
It amazing how 'hard' it is to find info on them
Still a lot of learning going on with them.
They are the N/A equivalent to a Turbo or Supercharger, though more costly (a lot of engine work, and ECU management required to get them working properly for road use).
There are a couple of specialist companies out there that do custom kits;
Angel technologies are one I've looked at;
http://www.angel-works.co.uk/product_tbies.php
You're looking at around a 20% gain in performance from a decent setup. Fuel consumption will increase of course
, but shouldn't be too large an increase if the ECU management is done right. Throttle response is greatly improved, butt this is where things get complicated for road use, as you obviously do not want a too aggressive response since you'll end up in the back of someones car very quickly As I've said, it's an expensive route to go, but if you want to keep down the N/A route, like me, then it's the next step up as far as performance upgrades go. You'll probably want to have the cams upgraded first.
Plus, the 'Sound' they produce is absolutely amazing!!!! Much better than the nasty whine of a charger :P
Edited by Spiritual_Beggar on Wednesday 30th September 18:16
Spiritual_Beggar said:
I looked into getting ITB's for my R32.
It amazing how 'hard' it is to find info on them
Still a lot of learning going on with them.
They are the N/A equivalent to a Turbo or Supercharger, though more costly (a lot of engine work, and ECU management required to get them working properly for road use).
There are a couple of specialist companies out there that do custom kits;
Angel technologies are one I've looked at;
http://www.angel-works.co.uk/product_tbies.php
You're looking at around a 20% gain in performance from a decent setup. Fuel consumption will increase of course , but shouldn't be too large an increase if the ECU management is done right. Throttle response is greatly improved, butt this is where things get complicated for road use, as you obviously do not want a too aggressive response since you'll end up in the back of someones car very quickly
As I've said, it's an expensive route to go, but if you want to keep down the N/A route, like me, then it's the next step up as far as performance upgrades go. You'll probably want to have the cams upgraded first.
Plus, the 'Sound' they produce is absolutely amazing!!!! Much better than the nasty whine of a charger :P
Thanks for all your help and info mate ! Dont worry about the exhaust notes it one of the reasons im getting them. For all interested the engine is in my mk2 escort estate running standard power at the moment but i have the money for thr throttle bodies and associated workIt amazing how 'hard' it is to find info on them
Still a lot of learning going on with them.
They are the N/A equivalent to a Turbo or Supercharger, though more costly (a lot of engine work, and ECU management required to get them working properly for road use).
There are a couple of specialist companies out there that do custom kits;
Angel technologies are one I've looked at;
http://www.angel-works.co.uk/product_tbies.php
You're looking at around a 20% gain in performance from a decent setup. Fuel consumption will increase of course
, but shouldn't be too large an increase if the ECU management is done right. Throttle response is greatly improved, butt this is where things get complicated for road use, as you obviously do not want a too aggressive response since you'll end up in the back of someones car very quickly As I've said, it's an expensive route to go, but if you want to keep down the N/A route, like me, then it's the next step up as far as performance upgrades go. You'll probably want to have the cams upgraded first.
Plus, the 'Sound' they produce is absolutely amazing!!!! Much better than the nasty whine of a charger :P
Edited by Spiritual_Beggar on Wednesday 30th September 18:16
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