Throttle bodies

[bendycivic]

Just wondering if it is worth getting Throttle bodies, how much work would be needed and what else would I have to get to go with them?

 

[Chris.]

Just stick with getting the RBC inlet mate. Far cheaper and easier.

 

[ADHDboy]

Not as much fun though

Just stick with getting the RBC inlet mate. Far cheaper and easier.

 

[jack_type_r]

sound good, but the petrol pump will be your new best friend

 

[Evl]

yup, had them on my old Mk3 golf GTI. Petrol stations were my best friend and couldnt resist saying hello to one every 2 days.

 

[Elite Tuning]

itb's require lots of fuel, hence you will visit the pump every other day

 

[bendycivic]

Just stick with getting the RBC inlet mate. Far cheaper and easier.

What will this do, and how much will it cost?

itb's require lots of fuel, hence you will visit the pump every other day

but will it make much difference to the cars performance. If it gives a good enough gain in power, then it will be worth doing it, wouldn't it?:smt047

 

[Evl]

What will this do, and how much will it cost?

but will it make much difference to the cars performance. If it gives a good enough gain in power, then it will be worth doing it, wouldn't it?:smt047

power gain and using fuel do not go hand in hand. I spent a shizz load on mine and the gains were not that good. Wish it was kept standard to be honest.

 

[Elite Tuning]

in most cases, with supporting mods, the itb's alone have shown to make 40-50hp alone with proper tuning.

 

[bendycivic]

in most cases, with supporting mods, the itb's alone have shown to make 40-50hp alone with proper tuning.

WOW , didn't know it would be that much of an increase.

 

[Biscuit]

Yeah, but with Cams, porting, a good mapper, injectors etc

Just wang a turbo on it if you want 50+hp without fannying about :lol:

 

[martyctr]

Will cost thousands to put ITB's on. One of the most expensive n/a mods you can buy. Unless your are an n/a purist, you would be better off with a S/C

A good mani, zorst, induction, K-Pro, RBC and cams will see you 260-270bhp. Mines sitting at 245bhp with a part tune, no cams on.

I have looked a changing my throttle body and have been told it is almost a complete waste of time for gains.

 

[Biscuit]

Strip it out, goods tires and brakes. Will benifit everything saving weight

 

[stevo2603]

cant beat the sound of them tho, and yes they are expensive and if u dont to the rest of the engine to suit is a waste of time