Throttle body/mass air size questions

91ghp5.0

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So i've got a few bucks to spend, and I'm ordering a larger MAS, TB, and a BBK fenderwell-mount CAI. im gonna do a 70 mm TB (i think?? is this too big for a stock intake? ill probably go aftermarket sometime)...accufab, and a granatelli (any other suggestions??) 75mm MAS w/ cold air tuning (is this necessary?) tuned for 19 lb stock injectors. are the sizes correct for a bolt-on w/ B cam and longtube engine? thanks in advance.
-Dan
 
i would say save some more money and get some heads first or u wont see hardly and change. i have an intake sittin here if u want it.Its a TFS street heat intake(upper/lower)250 plus shippin. Its is just takin up space right now.
 
I had a 70mm on with a Cobra intake, with stock heads and a 73mm MAF. Switched back to the 55mm and it seems more peppy. I plan on doing heads soon so the 70mm will go back on then. It might still be too much for my application.
 
such as? i've got some dough to spend, and i wanna do something. i've heard that doing these things creates the opportunity for lost power, and i dont want that. i dont have enough for heads (unfortunately..working on it though), so i'd like to spend some money elsewhere.
-D
 
Your best bet with modifications is to have a long-term goal. People start picking pieces, then changing directions down the road, then end up with useless parts. Basically I would pick your horsepower goal first, then the mods you will be taking to get there. Also consider how you want it to drive on the street or if it is going to be a trailor track queen. Also, it is important to know operating RPM range.

For the MAF, I would choose that later. Due to the fact that you need to pick an appropriate fuel injector size for your ultimate goal, no need in getting the wrong calibration when it comes time to order it. A 65mm is about as big as you want to go for stock induction components. If you ever start hitting towards the 350 hp level a 70mm would be an excellent choice. Obviously though, the bigger things are, then the extra power must also be present to work correctly. Accufab is a very high quality piece, I wouldn't both with a Granatelli piece. As sad as it is, GMS products are hardly their own. they contract out to other companies to make their stuff then they just re-sell them off as their own for a very jacked-up price.
 
Is C&L a good replacement then? This is my daily driver, and will be for the next 4 or 5 years (college). I'd like to have an HCI setup thats fun on the street, can take it to the strip, etc. (what everyone in the world wants). probably AFR 165's are next (if not the induction components), then an Cobra intake. The new 306 has a B cam, larger pistons to accomadate the larger bore (not 100% sure on the brand, couldnt find the receipt). eventually i'd like to do a stroker, but thats way off. back to thep oint. i'd like to shoot for just over 300 at the crank, just below or close to 300 at the wheels. is this an achievable goal with AFR's/Cobra intake/B cam? thanks for the help guys!
-Dan

on another completely different note. I like going in a straight line fast, but I'm starting to like the twisties more and more. what are basic components i can add to make the corners more fun?