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andrew
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3/25/2001
02:09:35
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 Subject: Hey Bernd!
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I have a couple final question concerning aftermarket TB's after checking out the website with the Flowmetrics results. I have a factory-stock 318ci motor, so what kind of hp, torque numbers should I expect with a performance TB? What are some other performance TB's out there? How much do they cost? Is that Flowmetrics TB for my engine only available through Flowmetrics themselves? Please help?
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Bernd
GenIII
3/25/2001
11:01:10
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On the average, about 10HP more at the rear wheels and about 15TQ (also at the rear wheels). Notice that I posted rear wheels and not just HP. (Rear wheel figures are real world.)
You can buy direct from Bruce (Flometrics) or from Marty over at KRC. Marty sells them for Bruce.
The other performance TB's are Holley (a bit agressive for normal street use), Hughes Engines (great for those on a budjet), and Magnum Performance (great for those who want to pay a lot of money). The QuickD TB's are no longer available from Tony (QuickD) but are available from: fastman@mediaone.net.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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andrew
Unregistered
3/25/2001
12:05:59
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Thanks Bernd. Last night I clicked on the links at the top of the home page for the first time. That answered alot of my question on many topics except for a few. Are the Hughes TB's as good, Performance wise, as the Flowmetrics? Which series Flowmaster goes best on the Dakota? Are the ones that claim to be real aggressive sounding very loud?
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Bernd
GenIII
3/25/2001
22:28:06
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I haven't tested a Hughes TB at this point so I can't relly say anything about them with the exception that the ones running them are happy with them.
On the Flowmaster, the 40-Series has a very agressive sound but teh 50-Series is abotu the same with a deeper idle.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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kota on 20s
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3/29/2001
13:19:54
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hey bernd, i have a magnum performance throtle body on my 318. your right, they cost a lot of money( i got all the bells and whistles) and i have noticed a big difference in lowerend torque, but how do you think this would compaire with one of these other T-bodys? thanks a lot!
Eric
98 318 5speed
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Dave
Dodge Dakota
9/05/2001
17:11:53
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Guys, I mentioned this on other boards, in my experiance, stay away from the Hughes TB's.Poorly built. the throttle blades on mine would get wedged against the bores and stick the throttle open. Hughes machines the shaft without any center support and the shaft will bend down when the engine is running, sticking the blades.I returned mine as defective and they still charged me $68 restocking charge.If they are restocking this particular unit, I feel sorry for whoever gets it next.I hope their life insurance is paid up!
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