Throttle body upgrade
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Throttle body upgrade
ok so I was a idiot and tightened the bolts on my throttle body after a cleaning too tight and vuola cracked it ugh! So now that I have to get a new one I’m wondering what is the best one to get for upgrade. And no I don’t want to do the viper one I don’t want to code chase
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Just get an OEM replacement. Just my opinion, but these 'upgraded' TBs really don't result in any real performance increase unless you're going to upgrade the entire air intake system to pass more air. Then you'll need to upgrade the fuel injectors so that you can take advantage of the more air.
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Last edited by jjl509@yahoo.com; Mar 28, 2018 at 07:30 AM. Reason: Update pic
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Are used ones pretty reliable? Does it matter how many miles on them? I do see some good deals on some but most I’m finding are pulled from dodge caravans, yuk, or are they the same?
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Yep, you're correct- she's definitely cracked. The location of the crack looks like it wasn't seated all the way when you started tightening it, but that's not important now.
For now, I'd pull it off and epoxy the outside of it. If you decide that you want a used one then maybe the better way to go would be through one of the LS/ Hemi/ Diesel conversion shops that may have an extra lying around. I can't speak to the reliability on an ebay one because I've not bought one there for the JK. The JK has all of the computer controlled crap and sensors inside of the throttle body so it's tough to see if everything is ok (sensor wise) without plugging it in. I will say though, I'm yet to hear of folks replacing these at a particular mileage. I've got 180k on mine with some rougher cleanings and it doesn't miss a beat.
If I were in your shoes, I'd clean up the crack, epoxy it, and reinstall. Go take a test drive and in the meantime, find an ebay seller with a warranty on a used TB. LKQ.com and Car-part.com are also other alternatives that may have it for a lower price or in your area (or both). I've bought from Car-part.com before and you end up dealing with the salvage yards. I connected with a phenomenal yard that was willing to work with me on the parts and they were open to negotiating the prices as well. Additionally- they offered a warranty on the parts.
For now, I'd pull it off and epoxy the outside of it. If you decide that you want a used one then maybe the better way to go would be through one of the LS/ Hemi/ Diesel conversion shops that may have an extra lying around. I can't speak to the reliability on an ebay one because I've not bought one there for the JK. The JK has all of the computer controlled crap and sensors inside of the throttle body so it's tough to see if everything is ok (sensor wise) without plugging it in. I will say though, I'm yet to hear of folks replacing these at a particular mileage. I've got 180k on mine with some rougher cleanings and it doesn't miss a beat.
If I were in your shoes, I'd clean up the crack, epoxy it, and reinstall. Go take a test drive and in the meantime, find an ebay seller with a warranty on a used TB. LKQ.com and Car-part.com are also other alternatives that may have it for a lower price or in your area (or both). I've bought from Car-part.com before and you end up dealing with the salvage yards. I connected with a phenomenal yard that was willing to work with me on the parts and they were open to negotiating the prices as well. Additionally- they offered a warranty on the parts.