BBK TB Install - Having "surge" issues

VOLicious · December 30th, 2006, 12:00 PM

Looking for some guidance again. Installed the BBK throttle body on my '07. Seems as if it continues to idle up and down - and actually surge the motor at times....

Anyone have similar issues after installing their throttle body?

thaztrain35 · December 30th, 2006, 12:03 PM

nope.....

acehogg69 · December 30th, 2006, 12:06 PM

Did you have it tweaked with a programmer. I have read some people need thier tunes tweaked after install.

VOLicious · December 30th, 2006, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by acehogg69

Did you have it tweaked with a programmer. I have read some people need thier tunes tweaked after install.

Actually, yes, I have a Diablo tune. (I used the Steeda tune - as I have the pulley's and the CAI.)

I have done a few trial and errors with it - but bottom line, the car runs just fine with everything less the TB... I'd like to keep the TB - but not sure I like having the idle issues.

1LOUDGT · December 30th, 2006, 10:39 PM

I have a Granatelli and have had no problems. I remember 2 important things when installing. 1 make sure you remove your positive cable before installing and 2 you have to make sure the gears are in the right position before attaching the throttle body-positioning switch. You may want to double check and make sure the seal behind the throttle body between the intake is seated properly. Also when I ordered my xcal2 I added it to my list of mods for the tune. Hope this helps.

acehogg69 · December 31st, 2006, 05:14 AM

I would maybe take it, if you can, to a dyno and have them run it and tweak your tunes. I have heard of some people having that problem. They got their tune tweaked and they were good to go.

ChrisJ · December 31st, 2006, 05:35 AM

Is the TB sticking?

VOLicious · January 1st, 2007, 10:38 AM

Cool folks - thanks. I don't believe it is sticking. I am having some JBA Short Headers installed next week - may let the guys at the shop check it out for me... If I can't resolve it - I will take it off.

Happy New Year!

December 30th, 2006, 12:00 PM	#1
VOLicious Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	BBK TB Install - Having "surge" issues Looking for some guidance again. Installed the BBK throttle body on my '07. Seems as if it continues to idle up and down - and actually surge the motor at times.... Anyone have similar issues after installing their throttle body? __________________

December 30th, 2006, 12:03 PM	#2
thaztrain35 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 reviews	nope..... __________________ 2008 Vista Blue GT 5spd nothing done 2 it yet =/

December 30th, 2006, 12:06 PM	#3
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you have it tweaked with a programmer. I have read some people need thier tunes tweaked after install. __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

December 30th, 2006, 10:39 PM	#5
1LOUDGT Enthusiast 2006 GT 11.99@114 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 801 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a Granatelli and have had no problems. I remember 2 important things when installing. 1 make sure you remove your positive cable before installing and 2 you have to make sure the gears are in the right position before attaching the throttle body-positioning switch. You may want to double check and make sure the seal behind the throttle body between the intake is seated properly. Also when I ordered my xcal2 I added it to my list of mods for the tune. Hope this helps. __________________ 2006 GT (Fastest) 2004 COBRA (Faster) 1990 LX 5.0 (Fast)

December 31st, 2006, 05:14 AM	#6
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would maybe take it, if you can, to a dyno and have them run it and tweak your tunes. I have heard of some people having that problem. They got their tune tweaked and they were good to go. __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

December 31st, 2006, 05:35 AM	#7
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Is the TB sticking? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

January 1st, 2007, 10:38 AM	#8
VOLicious Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cool folks - thanks. I don't believe it is sticking. I am having some JBA Short Headers installed next week - may let the guys at the shop check it out for me... If I can't resolve it - I will take it off. Happy New Year! __________________

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