Throttle Body Selection

[67stang390]

I'm ordering a throttle body for my 347 stroker right now. It has a Trick Flow Track Heat intake manifold, which is listed as having a 75mm throttle body inlet. Should I go with a 75mm throttle body to match, or is that too big? Would a 70mm result in more power? Also, I plan on buying an Edelbrock throttle body. Are these good products? I always hear about the BBK throttle bodies sticking and breaking. Any other good throttle body manufacturers?

 

[Green 94 5.0]

well, edelbrock and bbk throttle bodies are the same. i have had absolutely no problems with mine sticking. as far as size, a 75mm throttle body is an overkill. i wouldnt go with anything over 70mm.

 

[BLOWN95GT]

Ford put a 65mm TB on the '95 Cobra R which had the 351. I assume they know what they are doing.

 

[Green 94 5.0]

well, lets look at it this way.....do you have plans for even more power later on, or is what you have already enough to satisfy you?

 

[94GTLaserRC]

WERD! on the 70mm max (with power adder), 65 with "usual" bolt ons.

ROGER...why are you at home today instead of chaning my lower gasket...we coulda done lunch!!!

RC

 

[Green 94 5.0]

umm.....dood, im at work for 15.5 hours today.....i wish i was home. tomorrow is my day off.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

I see...Youre being a corporate time-stealing weasel!
RC

 

[gcomfx.com]

I see...Youre being a corporate time-stealing weasel!
RC

There are a BUNCH of us like that. LOL

 

[Green 94 5.0]

im actually working hard. im plugging in the ps2 now for some online madden action, then i figure around 3 or so im going to lay down on the couch and take a 2 hour nap.

 

[67stang390]

Ok, thanks for the replies guys. I'll probably go with a 70mm. Is adding 45 extra cubes considered a usual bolt on? I don't intend on adding a power adder to this car any time in the near future.

 

[red94fiveo]

I would think with the 347 either 65 or 70mm should be fine.