TB mod, recommended for aftermarket turbo?
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TB mod, recommended for aftermarket turbo?
k, first of all.. i'm not even sure what TB(throttle body) mod is... I've read up on it on the forum, but still don't know exactly what it is, and what kind of improvements it provides... I'd appreciate it if someone could enlighten me in the fields of TB mods, how to do it since it seems like it's a DIY project. and what kind of improvements I can expect... Another question is, from what I gather, all the TB mods are done on TII with stock turbo... Is it possible/worthed to do a TB mod on TII with aftermarket turbo?
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Go check out Ted's website. www.fc3s-pro.com/main.html. There is soooo much info on that website. The tb mod is at http://fc3s-pro.com/TECH/HOWTO/TBM/tbm.html
Just one tip if you do it. Treat each screw like it will be th strugle of a life time to get it out.
James
Just one tip if you do it. Treat each screw like it will be th strugle of a life time to get it out.
James
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Drill out the screws, cut them off with a dremel, or use some battery acid or the likes to eat through them. Acid is fun!
Drilling is usually easier than trying to remove them...
Sean Cathcart
Drilling is usually easier than trying to remove them...
Sean Cathcart
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Not that harsh
I ment when you attack the screw put penatrant lube on it. When you use a screw driver make sure it is sharp. And tap the screwdriver into the screw with a hammer.
James
I ment when you attack the screw put penatrant lube on it. When you use a screw driver make sure it is sharp. And tap the screwdriver into the screw with a hammer. James
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Yep..soak that SOB with WD40 and make sure you use a big philips screw bit because they grab better than a pointed ones. I also had the same problem when i was doing my TB mod. After you remove all 4 screws the rest is easy!..
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My point exactly, Felix. Never had luck removing them. tried all the lubes, Heat, screw drivers, and then finally said **** it.
BTW, avoid using lubes on the engines at all possible. WD-40 and other penetrants are really bad on rubber. Try spraying them on a blown up latex glove. It will pop in seconds. Also the reason the heater core hose below the oil filter fails so much. Onetration of oil into rubber breaks it down).
Wouldn't want the coolant hose at the back of the TB to fail... thats a bitch to get at.
Sean Cathcart
BTW, avoid using lubes on the engines at all possible. WD-40 and other penetrants are really bad on rubber. Try spraying them on a blown up latex glove. It will pop in seconds. Also the reason the heater core hose below the oil filter fails so much. Onetration of oil into rubber breaks it down).
Wouldn't want the coolant hose at the back of the TB to fail... thats a bitch to get at.
Sean Cathcart
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