Throttle Bodies
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Throttle Bodies
Had a search and couldn't find nothing on them?? Im just wanting more info on them, im running a 2.0 zetec in my fiesta si and im thinking this is the way onwards. I've been looking at some of the links from this site, none of the sites such as omex, gems etc have prices on them? What sort of prices am I looking at and can you link me to some places? Thanks scott.
- clarks.2007
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there are a few companies who make throttle bodies, one of the most popular are jenvey http://www.jenvey.co.uk/ you should be able to find prices of most of the bits you need on that site.
when you fit throttle bodies a performance cam is recomended to make the most of them http://kentcams.com/
management for the cams can be megasquirt, which can cost about £300 and you map it yourself, saving lots of money. Or the other management options will set you back about £500-600ish.
the other option to normal throttle bodies are bike throttle bodies. these can cost £50-100 on ebay usually. all the other bits such as the manifold, throttle cables, etc can be supplied by bogg bros
http://www.boggbros.co.uk/index.html .give them a call to discuss your requirements. management for bike throttle bodies is the same as car ones, megasquirt/megajolt being the cheapest.
hope that helps
when you fit throttle bodies a performance cam is recomended to make the most of them http://kentcams.com/
management for the cams can be megasquirt, which can cost about £300 and you map it yourself, saving lots of money. Or the other management options will set you back about £500-600ish.
the other option to normal throttle bodies are bike throttle bodies. these can cost £50-100 on ebay usually. all the other bits such as the manifold, throttle cables, etc can be supplied by bogg bros
http://www.boggbros.co.uk/index.html .give them a call to discuss your requirements. management for bike throttle bodies is the same as car ones, megasquirt/megajolt being the cheapest.
hope that helps
- hb69
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the kits you get are generally around £2000 mark, that does include everything you need tho.
Omex management, depending on what ecu you get is around £600, GEMS, thats what some of the rally cars use, i think the cheapest is around £1200 or sumut like that and actually omex is made by GEMS, thats why alot of tunners recomend and rate it highly.
But if your after doing this on a budget you could try building a set of motorbike throttle bodies, thats if you confident enough. And maybe use megasquirt as mentioned, although people say map it yourself, it isnt as simple as that (well it is i you know what you are doing) but if you new to it all it will take some time getting use to. But most tuners will be able to map the ms anyway and most of them are friendly enough to give you pionters.
Perhaps you should go to your nearest rolling road tuner, tell them your looking at getting throttle bodies, they will give you alot of advice on it all
also try burtonpower if your after a tb kit....
https://www.burtonpower.com/Default.aspx
Omex management, depending on what ecu you get is around £600, GEMS, thats what some of the rally cars use, i think the cheapest is around £1200 or sumut like that and actually omex is made by GEMS, thats why alot of tunners recomend and rate it highly.
But if your after doing this on a budget you could try building a set of motorbike throttle bodies, thats if you confident enough. And maybe use megasquirt as mentioned, although people say map it yourself, it isnt as simple as that (well it is i you know what you are doing) but if you new to it all it will take some time getting use to. But most tuners will be able to map the ms anyway and most of them are friendly enough to give you pionters.
Perhaps you should go to your nearest rolling road tuner, tell them your looking at getting throttle bodies, they will give you alot of advice on it all
also try burtonpower if your after a tb kit....
https://www.burtonpower.com/Default.aspx
- SamT
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Well im new to the throttle body scene and would rather have someone help me fit and map them. Im sure fittings easy enough its just the mapping and wiring thats a bit daunting to me lol. Would anyone on here be able to give me a hand if and when i get them? Do i need a laptop to map them? thanks for responses.
- clarks.2007
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Be careful with these ebay special throttle bodies. Bike ITB's are fine, but the manifolds people are selling are pure trash. Compare a proper Jenvey ITB manifold with the cacka for sale on ebay. It's a night and day difference.
The purpose of ITB's is to get a smooth path for air to flow into the engine.....
As far as mapping goes...
The purpose of ITB's is to get a smooth path for air to flow into the engine.....
As far as mapping goes...
- saqmaster
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