Re: Re: TB Mod Question for the Pro's

From: GSWillhite (GSWillhite@ualr.edu)
Date: Tue Oct 06 1998 - 15:17:59 EDT


>
> GS,
> We havnt tried it yet. Neither Frank or I run an Open element style air
> cleaner so the thought wasnt headed in that direction. My initial thought
> was to fill in the breaks in the top flange for the bolt heads and create
> more of a "stack" for the venturi. But with an open air cleaner, I can see
> where the removal and smoothing of the top would be a benefit. This may be
> a good thing to do for the stage one style using the stock butterflys. With
> the 52mm TB though Im already getting excess air (not a flow problem) If I
> can richen up at the right times then more flow may be an issue. This is
> good data since the first stage one TB only had the stock shaft cut down.
> The next stage ones will have the Holloway stainless NO mystery shaft in it
> which should increase the flow a little more. That then would be a good
> thing! We may try the smoothing, but right now we got too much air already!
> BKB
>

I see your point Bruce. I've been wondering about the effects of
something similar to tuned port setup on a 5.0 for the 5.2 or 5.9.

Sounds like you and Frank are having too much fun!! I'm jealous.

GS -



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