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So my throttle body cracked...

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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This is crap im so frustrated right now i got an air rad CAI and installed it to the T i didnt cut any corners or rig anything and it was fine when i put it all back together i did notice that the coupling that ties the CAI to the TB was a bit to small for one and it was really stiff well after a day of driving it there is a crack in my TB any ideas on what to do anybody?
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Good time to slap a viper throttle body on there. Not expensive and may give a little boost in performance too
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Check a scrapyard or tb. Mine cracked a while back and was able get one with low miles and in good condition for around $100
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
Good time to slap a viper throttle body on there. Not expensive and may give a little boost in performance too
Where do i find one of those is viper the name brand or does it come off a dodge viper car i know thats a stupid question but i really dont know #thinking
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Its a throttle body off a dodge viper. You can find them online. For like 130.00
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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My first option would be yay!! Now I have an excuse to get a big bore throttle body.

If you want to keep it find someone with a TIG welder they can slap a bead on it grind it down smooth and your good to go. I'm glad I'm certified to weld with a TIG, MIG, Oxy acetylene, and Arc "stick" so I don't have someone else weld for it me, I like to do my own work.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonathan_JK
My first option would be yay!! Now I have an excuse to get a big bore throttle body.

If you want to keep it find someone with a TIG welder they can slap a bead on it grind it down smooth and your good to go. I'm glad I'm certified to weld with a TIG, MIG, Oxy acetylene, and Arc "stick" so I don't have someone else weld for it me, I like to do my own work.
Im journeymen out of the welder/pipefitters union local 188 so im right there with you welding is a good trade to have but throttle bodies on the 3.8 motor are plastic
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by shabbernigdo
Its a throttle body off a dodge viper. You can find them online. For like 130.00
Will it plug right in and bolt up the same are any additional mods needed
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JKJeepJunkie
Will it plug right in and bolt up the same are any additional mods needed
Straight bolt on, reuse old hardware, probably won't see a difference IMO.
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