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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: dubpolo1 on 25 September 2006, 15:16

Title: Throttle Bodies
Post by: dubpolo1 on 25 September 2006, 15:16

Hi ive got a mk2 gti 8v digifant, ive been thionking about getting throttle bodies for it.

I dont know much about throttle bodies but i heard they're quite good. Any info wot they actually do lol???

How much of a increase in bhp would i be looking at.

Thanks in advance  :laugh:

Title: Re: Throttle Bodies
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 25 September 2006, 15:44

do a bit of research they arent that simple or cheap and theres far too much to write in a post

Title: Re: Throttle Bodies
Post by: 16v Matt on 25 September 2006, 16:12

Indeed, i enquired about badger5 tb's for my valver. getting on for 2.5k, not fitted.   


They work best with a p&p head too, oh & it'll drink fuel too, ok as long as it ain't your dialy driver.

Title: Re: Throttle Bodies
Post by: Daz... on 25 September 2006, 16:17

I've always seen TB's as the last thing to do to an engine. Have the head done with a meaty cam etc. Bottom end balanced - pref a 2ltr aswell. THEN go with the TB's to get the most out of everything.

Otherwise, like Matt says, they will just drink fuel and you won't get your moneys worth out of them IMO.

Title: Re: Throttle Bodies
Post by: ...joe on 25 September 2006, 19:17

also if you want to use them on an 8v you'd be better sourcing a mk4/new beetle cross flow 8v head.