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throttlebody upgrade help

dmx_69_er_rulz

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hey everyone i upgrade my throttle body with one from mace and i am finding it really hard to start need to have me foot down and accelerate slow and is using a lot of fuel there was one step i couldn't do in the install cos i didn't have the part could that be the problem will show u a pic of the missing bit any help would be great

thanks Ash
 

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from what ive heard you generally need a tune with a different size TB
 

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from what ive heard you generally need a tune with a different size TB
mine ran well with the t/b change but when u change the maf u will need one!!
 

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when u say tune does that just mean getting upgraded memcal ?
 

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mine ran well with the t/b change but when u change the maf u will need one!!

You definitely do need a tune with a larger or ported MAF. Running a larger MAF without a tune will give you those symptoms dmx_69_er_rulz. If your missing that restrictor in the pic, we'll post you out another one. PM with your details postal details and we'll take it from there :)
 

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i can u please post it to
Ashley Aldridge
64 appin st wangaratta vic 3677

thanks heaps ash
 
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