Thanks Steven, now that's the kind of constructive, helpful opinion I was
looking for to help me make my decision. Again thanks.
Sam South
95 Dak, V-8,3.90 LSD,5-speed
14.10@98.05
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 10:52 AM
Subject: DML: RE: New 53MM Throttlebody
> Sam, now with an extra few dollars you get a complete billet version with
> wall thickness for more boring for latter added HP. This is what I was
> talking about. Once you do this, you may be in trouble when adding a SC
or
> turbo unit with serious PSI. With the thinning of the walls, under great
> pressure it may either crack or break into pieces and thus no engine.
>
> --------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> (Work) 760-725-2506 (DSN: 365)
> (Work) mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> (Home) mailto:saint1958@home.com
> "In fact, my work has already proven
> itself to be correct. People such
> as you just haven't gotten it yet.
> (unknown author)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sam South [mailto:sawcut64@mediaone.net]
> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 12:51 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: New 53MM Throttlebody
>
> I just talked to Mark at Hughes Engines and he said that they have a new
> throttlebody that has been bored out to 53MM and flows1028 CFM @ 25". The
> cost is $325.00 with exchange. Anyone have any opinions or knowledge about
> this TB compared to some of the others on the market? I'm looking to
upgrade
> my polished TB for the new motor and was thinking about this one. Thanks
> Sam South
> 95 Dak, V-8,3.90 LSD,5-speed
> 14.10@98.05
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
> sawcut64@mediaone.net
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