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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 01:02 PM
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Ok, so I know it is early but I am already looking into my winter project. I was told for more power, my best be and most ban for my buck is throttle body and get rid of the PCV for a dyno tune.


Do you all agree? Or should I go all in and do the CAMS as well?


When it comes to the throttle body; what's the difference between the 58 and 62MM and which one would you recommend?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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If you have a stock motor, I wouldnt bother with a ported or larger throttle body. Spend your money first on cams, then ported heads. After you do that, a larger TB will get you a small gain on top of those.
 
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Gotta be honest, this is the first I have heard of "ported heads", hit me wit specifics cams, heads an throttle body.... ready to make her SCREAM!!
 
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Call Fuel Moto and tell them what your goals are. They have the knowledge and the dyno sheets to back it up.
 
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I agree with the posts above. The absolute last thing you should consider would be a larger throttle body. Your motor needs to receive major upgrades first off then a larger throttle body can be added but the TB will only add minimal additional power. Maybe a 2-3 hp and tq gain over the stock OEM unit.
 
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Exhaust aircleaner tuner which you already have then cams heads throttle body
 
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