Scott, I'm jealous! My throttle blades were not anodized. Just plain ole
silver.
----- Original Message -----
From: "scott quaranta" <mquarantaca@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 01:11
Subject: DML: Holley 52mm T.B....Bernd
> on 7/29/01 8:33 AM, Bernd D. Ratsch at bernd@texas.net wrote:
>
> >
> > It all depends on what you want, where you want it (power), and how
> > much. A 50m or 52mm is fine for a 5.9L, more than plenty for a 5.2L,
> > and will work well on V6's in certain cases. However, bigger is NOT
> > always better. But yes, the Holley 52mm will perform better than a
> > stock unit...if that's the comparison (removed factory TB and installed
> > Holley 52mm TB).
> >
> > I did ask Holley to provide me with some Dyno data and they do NOT have
> > any on the Dakota's. Also, when asked for a test case TB for a
> > comparison against the Flometrics or Fastman 50 and 52mm
> > TB...hehehehe...."No Comment" from Holley. That tells ya
> > somethin'...don't it? ;)
> >
> > The throttle body is more than just an air delivery unit, it must be
> > properly tuned to not mess with the MAP signal (too quick of a vacuum
> > drop on the port) and must work with the existing manifold (factory or
> > M1) and linkages.
> >
> > - Bernd
>
> Hey Bernd,
>
>
>
> I Just happen to have the Holley 52mm unit
>
>
> I had a Tony D(fastman) unit on prior( worked flawlessly)
>
> The Holley is Fully polished and has pretty red butterfly's that say
Holley
> and it works with all the sensor flawlessly.
>
> we were all set to do a dyno comparison and the original writer backed out
> and sent all the test units back.
>
> Mine works great and is one if not the prettiest T.B's available
>
>
> Also you are right about the T.B. having to work with the sensors
correctly
> , the only trouble on the sensors has been with some of the early F&B
units
> to my knowledge , I did have a buddy with some problems but Bruce went out
> of his way to make it work.
>
> 50mm lightly modded, 52mm there on up and blown ......bigger is better...!
>
>
> Scott Q
>
>
>
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