I figured it was way too big for a V6. Thought it was a little strange that
Holley even offered it. They would have been better served by 50mm unit with
the V6 linkage. I guess they figured they could save tooling costs or
something, since all they offer is 52mm, and just put a different linkage on
the shaft for the V6. At any rate, I just wanted to make sure that it would fit
on a V8 with no problems or need to do some port matching. Currently I have a
318, but as the engine gets older and more tired, it gets closer to an eventual
rebuild and/or replacement. Currently leaning towards a 390 stroker, or if
money gets tight, throw a junkyard 360 and build it up. Either option would be
well suited to a 52mm TB. As good deals come along, I tend to jump on them, as
I am gradually accumulating parts for this project. I doubt I would put the
52mm on right now anyway, since it likely would be too much air for my old 318.
It would simply go on the shelf with my slowly growing stockpile of parts.
In article <BAY9-DAV5rYP0QzBxhJ0000971f@hotmail.com>, fasstdak@hotmail.com
("Bernd D. Ratsch") writes:
>
>
> Actually, the 52mm is too big for a V6 (tried that one already). It'll work
> well on a V8 though..may be a little bit too big for the 318 though
> (recommended for the 360).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> kvmac45@comcast.net
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 12:23 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Diff between v6 and v8 TBs
>
>
> I know this has been covered countless times, but this one is a little
> different. I know the throttle linkages are different between the v6 and v8,
> and the stock bore size is smaller. I ran across a Holley billet 52mm TB
> that is for the v6. Part number 112-156. Would I be able to drop it on my V8
> with a cable change, or is there going to be a difference on where the ports
> line up on the intake? I currently have an M1 on my 92 318 with a home
> ported/polished TB, which I assume is right at 50mm after the porting.
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