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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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a couple things on my 4.7 that are "performance"

i have headers to twim cats that run to a super 44 muffler out 2
the K&N cromed air intake...not that that makes much of a difference just looks nicer
and on order right now is my super chip

truck runs great, still can't eat a hemi though

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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kregier,
I have the 68.5mm and this mod is a must for our motors. The gains are very noticable, your throttle is light to the touch.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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287 what do you think about an evenlarger TB? I was thinking of the BBK 70mm or the F&B 72mm. Just figured more size for when I do cams, headers, etc.... at a later date. Isn't the stock size a 68mm?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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From what I have read on other forums the 68.5mm is perfect for mods without running a turbo. Here is a quote from his website about the tb stock size and why his is a true 68.5mm.
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Both the 65mm and 68mm TB's are really 3mm smaller than advertised because of the restriction above the throttle blades.


The Fastman 4.7 TB's remove this restriction and are a True 68.50mm bore all the way through

Hawkdriver, you wont be dissapointed with the mod. Oh and also for the price, the fastman's tb is $260 but when you return your old tb to him he will refund you 80 bucks so you will be getting a great mod for under $200.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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So then I would assume that the ones he sells are just stock TB's bored and polished?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Yes. I am not sure if you have been onto his site but here is a link to his webpage.

www.thefastman.com
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Good site. I wish he would show some Dyno charts on that claim though. I know there's probably more too it but it seems as though you couldtake that lip off at a local machineshop for less and just hand polish it. I believe him though when he says thats the optimum size though. More air/fuel is'nt always necessary. It will also look stock when the truck goes into the dealer (warranty).

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Yeah no worries on the dealer noticing anything. Imo, your best bet is your local machine shop like you stated or just buy from him, I would not pay $300 for those other brands. Pm sent btw.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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Yeah I'm with you on that. I might spend the $ if I knew it was going to be asignificant gain 10-15hp. But I hav'nt been able to get a definitive answer from those who have one. Heres my ratio 5hp=$100 give or take. (mostly take lol)
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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lol.. what prompt me to buy one is driving my buddys ram with one on. Are you in So Cal?
 
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