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Ckmerc · 03-21-2024, 07:29 PM

So I am going to do my second set of mod upgrades [2013 zl1) and my buddy mentioned adding Throttle body upgrade (Nick Williams 102 is what my mech has in stock).

Question is…will I notice that much of a difference for the cost? ($700 installed)

Background
Once this next round is done…I will have had done the following
- ported blower, upgraded pulleys, E85 upgrade, new injectors, cam, long run headers, new clutch, 2 tunes…should end up at approx 800rwhp

Thanks for advice in advance!

larry_g · 03-21-2024, 08:15 PM

At that power level you should notice a difference. I picked up something like 40 whp going from a ported 90 to a 103 for my Whipple.

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1JEWLDSSRS · 03-22-2024, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

At that power level you should notice a difference. I picked up something like 40 whp going from a ported 90 to a 103 for my Whipple.

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Hey Larry, lol, I just saw this and was going to mention you and what you did gain from the 102 I sold you!! Awesome brother!!

Ckmerc · 03-23-2024, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

At that power level you should notice a difference. I picked up something like 40 whp going from a ported 90 to a 103 for my Whipple.

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Whoa. Ya. That is noticeable…. Thanks!

03-21-2024, 07:29 PM	#1
Ckmerc Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Wi Posts: 58	Upgrade Throttle body or not? So I am going to do my second set of mod upgrades [2013 zl1) and my buddy mentioned adding Throttle body upgrade (Nick Williams 102 is what my mech has in stock). Question is…will I notice that much of a difference for the cost? ($700 installed) Background Once this next round is done…I will have had done the following - ported blower, upgraded pulleys, E85 upgrade, new injectors, cam, long run headers, new clutch, 2 tunes…should end up at approx 800rwhp Thanks for advice in advance!

03-21-2024, 08:15 PM	#2
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	At that power level you should notice a difference. I picked up something like 40 whp going from a ported 90 to a 103 for my Whipple. Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.