RE: Will TB mods help low-end torque?

From: Holloway,Frank T (Frank.T.Holloway@KP.ORG)
Date: Thu Aug 05 1999 - 15:45:36 EDT


Steve,

We will be posting the dyno numbers for both the Stage I and Stage II this
week. I tow with both of my trucks too. Stay tuned.........
        Frank

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jetmugg@aol.com [SMTP:Jetmugg@aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 9:59 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Will TB mods help low-end torque?
>
>
> I am convinced that a ported and polished TB (whether from F & B, R&D
> Perf,
> Jules, or home-made) will improve airflow and HP at full throttle. What I
> do
> not know is whether the same modifications will improve part-throttle
> torque.
> I am particularly interested in towing power, as I put a lot of miles on
> towing a big-block jetboat around the midwest. I'd like to have more
> mid-range punch to help get over some of the hills without ruining my
> mileage.
>
> Does anyone have dyno test #'s to show that there will be an improvement
> in
> low and mid range torque with the installation of a modified TB?
>
> Steve Menendez



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