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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Throttle body worth it?

Hi guys,

Just wanted to ask if a throttle body is worth buying for my 2000 Scab 5.4 4x4? I was looking at the MAC 75mm. Thanks...
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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I don't think it is worth the money or time to use a larger aftermarket TB unless it is part of a package of mods like adding a supercharger where more air flow is critical. The oem Ford TBs are made better than any aftermarket part anyway. A larger TB alone will not do much, and you won't be able to tell it's on there.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Yeah, thats what i kinda figured. It just seemed like the stock 5.4/4.6 TB's are tiny.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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upgrade to an 85mm and ull notice a difference
 
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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After market throttle bodies are good on a moderately modified engine, but not so much on a stock engine.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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if you upgrade to a larger TB you'll need to port and polish the Tb elbow but ona stock truck save your money for some mods or get yourself a custom tuned tuner
 
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