Which size tb??

[bluextc]

I'm ordering an Accufab tb/plenum tomorrow morning and not sure which one to get. I was going to get the 75mm, but when I went to order the site says it's for highly modified GTs. Now I know I'm not highly modified, but I'm not sure what is. I do plan to keep building this car up. So I was wondering whether I should get the 75 mm now, or stick with the 70 mm. I'd rather not have to upgrade later when I could just spend and extra $10. for it now, but I also don't want to do an upgrade that will hurt performance.
Other changes being done at the same time are a mac o/r h pipe (going on tomorrow) and I am getting an SCT xcal2 at the same time as the t/b with a tune for the mods.
Any help appreciated...

 

[nwapache]

you are fine with the 75mm...it definitely beats having to re-spend the money, and it won't hurt performance, esp with an xcal tune

 

[bluextc]

Thank you. Didn't know I was getting it until today, so I didn't really have much time to look into it. Now I know what I'm doing next Monday

 

[myponyrocks]

yep 75 won't hurt, and you'll be ready for more airflow later on.

 

[merc123]

No real performance gains between 70 and 75 on slight mod motors. I got 70 because I didn't care but it's your choice. More mods = needs more air so I'd get the 75 if you plan on going bigger

 

[fastangboi]

From what ive read 75mm is a great bolt-on, BUT you will run a hair leaner without a tune. With a tune it makes lik 3-5 more hp than the 70mm. Not a lean situation where you have to even worry. Plus when i took off my stock 2000 gt upper plenum the opening for the TB was like 72-73mm.

 

[blackfang]

Should be spending money on 4.10's

 

[bluextc]

Should be spending money on 4.10's

Can't - being a girl, I gotta do what the husband approves alot of the time, and this is what he was approving last night after beer #8 and a couple of shots . I'll take what I can get. Gonna beg for gears for my b-day in Dec cause he made me promise not to buy any more parts for a year.

 

[merc123]

Can't - being a girl, I gotta do what the husband approves alot of the time, and this is what he was approving last night after beer #8 and a couple of shots . I'll take what I can get. Gonna beg for gears for my b-day in Dec cause he made me promise not to buy any more parts for a year.

Oh boy, that's a new onew. Usually it's the other way around on these boards

Oh yeah,

 

[BadMoFo]

shouldnt waste your money on a tb unless you have a power adder. not really enough gains to justify.

like blackfang said, would be happier with gears.

 

[myponyrocks]

shouldnt waste your money on a tb unless you have a power adder. not really enough gains to justify.

like blackfang said, would be happier with gears.

Not true at all, the improved throttle response is definately worth the cost + 10 minute install.

 

[Duke309]

for an automatic, the improved throttle response is actually kinda worth it if you got the cash burning a hole in your pocket, but on a 5-speed I would definately get something else first.

 

[loosescrew79]

I would get the 75 mm. I figure the mods you have the more power you should make. Every little bit helps

 

[tradde]

I wish I had gone with a 75mm, but who knew at that time that I would
go with a SC later. I think I agree if it's a choice of 70 or 75 go with
the 75 so you don't have to pay more to move up later. But gears
would be your best bet. I loved it when I installed mine.

I wish I had a girlfriend who liked cars, but then I wish I had a girlfriend.

 

[the98stang]

75mm TB will work, but it's still a waste of money.

I see you have no gears

 

[blackfang]

Not true at all, the improved throttle response is definately worth the cost + 10 minute install.

I rather have something that can net me .4 seconds off my ET than something that might(on a good day) net .1 off my ET.

Gears are the best bang for the buck on these cars and put a smile on your face the moment they put you in the seat when you crack the throttle.

 

[myponyrocks]

75mm TB will work, but it's still a waste of money.

I see you have no gears

This coming from a guy who has an after market sun-roof

:SNSign:

*EDIT*

And Blackfang, while I agree gears are good, she allready said she can't get em right now... the hubby is gonna get a date rape pill me thinks and a credit card will bew used around her b-day time though I think.

 

[blackfang]

I know this, hence why I quote the gentleman above on his comment.

 

[bluextc]

And Blackfang, while I agree gears are good, she allready said she can't get em right now... the hubby is gonna get a date rape pill me thinks and a credit card will bew used around her b-day time though I think.

After reading Blackfang's gears post, I did go about pricing them. Was already pretty sure it would cost more, but hadn't called my shop for install price yet, and it was over budget. He told me $300 to put them in, and I was feeling pretty lucky that he agreed to the tb, since I just got the other parts. The birthday is coming, and no date rape pill needed, just lots of alcohol

 

[bluextc]

I wish I had a girlfriend who liked cars

No you don't, she would cost you way too much money.
Jewelry and perfume = cheaper than modding a mustang
But modding a mustang = lots more fun than jewelry and perfume.