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plysaker Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2007 Posts: 95 Location: EmeraldCity
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 2:22 pm Post subject: Bostig throttle Body? BBK gets some oomph? |
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I recently stumbled on someone dropping one of these one their Bostig.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BBK-POWER-PLUS-65MM-INTAKE...mp;vxp=mtr
anyone have any info? _________________ "Darth Blue" 1985 ASI Bostig Reemo-falia! More than the Sum of His Parts, Which are many. Curently on the rack, getting a new heart. From Ford.
"Snowball" White 1967 Franken-Fastback, a survivor's story. At least 3 cars donated to the project. |
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thatvwbusguy Samba Member
Joined: April 18, 2007 Posts: 1712 Location: Newmarket, New Hampshire
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2014 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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I would give Bostig a call before dropping $300 on a new aftermarket throttle body. Jim can let you know if it will help, or if it's not worth the effort. Claims of 7-12HP gained from a simple bolt on part always seem kinda suspect... _________________ Jay Brown
'85 Zetec Westfalia
Newmarket, NH
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
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aquitana Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2008 Posts: 19 Location: Lambertville, Mi
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westylife Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2007 Posts: 409 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:41 am Post subject: Re: Bostig throttle Body? BBK gets some oomph? |
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Where did you stumble upon this? Is there an article or a post on it? I'd like to learn more!
Westylife. _________________ 1983.5 Westfalia Bostig RG1 |
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greenbrier62 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2012 Posts: 223 Location: Victor, ID
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 11:52 am Post subject: Not worth it |
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I asked Bostig about it and "it's not worth" the $300 (or $250 at JEGS). PM me if you need a new Throttle Body... I have one, never been used...fifty bucks _________________ 1987 Vanagon camper
2005 VW Passat TDI
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aquitana Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2008 Posts: 19 Location: Lambertville, Mi
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: Not worth it |
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greenbrier62 wrote: |
I asked Bostig about it and "it's not worth" the $300 (or $250 at JEGS). PM me if you need a new Throttle Body... I have one, never been used...fifty bucks |
Who told you it wasn't worth it? What reason did they give to why? _________________ http://bannedbusclub.com/ |
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greenbrier62 Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2012 Posts: 223 Location: Victor, ID
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 4:47 pm Post subject: Jim |
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I was emailing with Bostig, as mentioned (tried to locate the thread but couldn't find it)...It was just a cost thing really; the idea of "bang for your buck."
Please, by all means, someone try it and let us know! I just wasn't willing to spend $250... _________________ 1987 Vanagon camper
2005 VW Passat TDI
1962 Chevy Greenbrier |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 4:53 am Post subject: |
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Making modifications to the original/stock setup that is delivered by Bostig will need a dyno and changes made to the MAPP they offer, for each change you make.
Just my opinion.
A larger throttle body will allow more air into the mix. |
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bostig Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2006 Posts: 234
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Hi Guys,
The throttle bodies are nice for improved response, and flow better than stock. But they are expensive. Rule of thumb in the mainstream aftermarket is the first $500 usually gets you 5hp, and that's more or less right with the throttle body. Money is better spent saving for the power adders I'm slaving over that will be ready next season. Don't deluge me with questions, it takes me away from dev.
You do not need a retune to run the throttle body. Since it's a MAF based system is can account for changes like this. If it was a MAP/Speed density system, you would need a retune for that change.
Cheers,
Jim Akiba |
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