Anyone running an oversized throttle body by Granatelli motor sports?

Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT · July 12th, 2008, 01:01 AM

It costs about $400 and its supposed to add 11 peak HP and 22 mid range HP, but I wanted to get some opinions on it. Worth the money? Also, anyone heard of the Plasma Booster, spark amplifier?

Luis_GT · July 12th, 2008, 01:04 AM

T/B only give headaches... making the car fall into failsafe... only one I've heard that works on some cars is the BBK...

06RedfireGT · July 12th, 2008, 01:08 AM

Not worth it man. The Granatelli ones are supposed to be the worst ones.

Get gears instead.

stangNV · July 12th, 2008, 01:33 AM

best TBs are gt500s

mustang fanatic · July 12th, 2008, 01:33 AM

Gears, Cold air intake and tune

Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT · July 12th, 2008, 12:04 PM

How about the Plasma Booster, spark amplifier? Anything?

07stanggt · July 12th, 2008, 12:11 PM

are you stock right now?

07 Grabber GT · July 12th, 2008, 12:44 PM

Plasma Booster's work real well in Torok "The Dinosaur Hunter" but that's about it ... unless you are pumping some serious boost the stock system will be more then adequate.

usafimj · July 12th, 2008, 06:27 PM

3.73 or 4.10 gears, save $250 more and get nsr comp cams from 07stanggt, short throw shifter of your choice

Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT · July 12th, 2008, 11:49 PM

how much of a benifit are the cams since it will void my warranty?

07stanggt · July 12th, 2008, 11:55 PM

what are you trying to accomplish if i might ask? you just want some modifiations? You have a tune/cai and ud's now. there is a lot you can do. shifter, gears, exhuast work. Also you could lower the car. all of those things would be noticeable and cheap mods that you would enjoy a lot.

Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT · July 13th, 2008, 11:34 AM

Im aware of the possibilities, I just dont want to do serious mods till the warranty is up. All the mods I have now are easily reversable back to stock. I was just wondering about those products. Thanks for the help though, nice video too!

tribaltek · July 13th, 2008, 11:38 AM

I'll try to find the dyno #'s, but with the GT500 throttle body (which is light years better than the one you are talking about), N/A applications gained 1-2 HP. NOT worth it!

Originally Posted by Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT

It costs about $400 and its supposed to add 11 peak HP and 22 mid range HP, but I wanted to get some opinions on it. Worth the money? Also, anyone heard of the Plasma Booster, spark amplifier?

psfracer · July 13th, 2008, 11:56 AM

The stock throttle body is good even in F/I twin screw applications to 12 psi and 500 hp. So for you, just stick with the stock one. I gained alot going with a black diamond throttle body that flows 1600 cfm, but I also run 16psi, and at that point the stock TB was a restriction.

Same with the factory COP's. I know of several cars running over 500rwhp with the stock COP's. Once again, since I will run C16 at the track with 16psi, I went with some GMS coil packs (2nd gen) and they work very well.

tribaltek · July 13th, 2008, 12:05 PM

psf - Are you on the stock block? 1.43 60'? Holy crap!

psfracer · July 13th, 2008, 12:36 PM

No, JE pistons, Scat Rods, Cobra crank, cobra block. Stock heads and cams though.

tribaltek · July 13th, 2008, 01:52 PM

OK, I assumed you weren't giving it that much boost on a stock block.

04GTAMPA · July 13th, 2008, 02:01 PM

If you're worried about the warranty then don't do any mods. If you're going to start modding, then forget about warranty.

07 Grabber GT · July 13th, 2008, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by 04GTAMPA

If you're worried about the warranty then don't do any mods. If you're going to start modding, then forget about warranty.

Great advice ... I tell folks the same thing.

Granatelli · September 8th, 2008, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT

It costs about $400 and it’s supposed to add 11 peak HP and 22 mid range HP, but I wanted to get some opinions on it. Worth the money? Also, anyone heard of the Plasma Booster, spark amplifier?

Hands down – you cannot go wrong. We just did one for MM&FF and it made 9hp and 20ft/lbs on a Hertz rental Shelby. Auto trans cars seem to pick up more torque then manual trans cars.

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

T/B only give headaches... making the car fall into failsafe... only one I've heard that works on some cars is the BBK...

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Not worth it man. The Granatelli ones are supposed to be the worst ones.

I think you have this backwards. BBK had issues and Granatelli did not. When we offered a billet version we sold about 4000 units with very little issues. But yes there were a few that had idle problems – it had to do with the drive by wire throttle plunger adjustment. We figure out the issue and never had the problem again.

Originally Posted by stangNV

best TBs are gt500s

I agree and we offer those as well

Originally Posted by psfracer

The stock throttle body is good even in F/I twin screw applications to 12 psi and 500 hp. So for you, just stick with the stock one. I gained a lot going with a black diamond throttle body that flows 1600 cfm, but I also run 16psi, and at that point the stock TB was a restriction.

Same with the factory COP's. I know of several cars running over 500rwhp with the stock COP's. Once again, since I will run C16 at the track with 16psi, I went with some GMS coil packs (2nd gen) and they work very well.

I agree with the idea psfracer pushes but by the same token stock applications can also benefit from the GT500 t-body upgrade and the Coil On Plug upgrades – perhaps not as much as a 500 F/I car but still the gains are the same by percentage

July 12th, 2008, 01:01 AM	#1
Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 623 iTrader: 1 reviews	Anyone running an oversized throttle body by Granatelli motor sports? It costs about $400 and its supposed to add 11 peak HP and 22 mid range HP, but I wanted to get some opinions on it. Worth the money? Also, anyone heard of the Plasma Booster, spark amplifier? __________________ Procharged D-1SC W/3.7 Pulley, Comp "Mutha Thumprs", Mac Longtubes, O/R prochamber, Steeda CMCV Deletes, 3.73's, FRPP Stingers

July 12th, 2008, 01:08 AM	#3
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,484 iTrader: 2 reviews	Not worth it man. The Granatelli ones are supposed to be the worst ones. Get gears instead. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

July 12th, 2008, 01:33 AM	#5
mustang fanatic Hardcore Enthusiast Dont Tread On Me Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 2,142 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gears, Cold air intake and tune __________________ 2007 Mustang GT - Pretty much stock. Pypes pypebomb a/b, Tri-ax shifter.

July 12th, 2008, 12:04 PM	#6
Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 623 iTrader: 1 reviews	How about the Plasma Booster, spark amplifier? Anything? __________________ Procharged D-1SC W/3.7 Pulley, Comp "Mutha Thumprs", Mac Longtubes, O/R prochamber, Steeda CMCV Deletes, 3.73's, FRPP Stingers

July 12th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#9
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,086 iTrader: 1 reviews	3.73 or 4.10 gears, save $250 more and get nsr comp cams from 07stanggt, short throw shifter of your choice __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

July 12th, 2008, 01:04 AM	#2
Luis_GT Banned 2002 BMW 530i don't know and don't care Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,180 iTrader: 0 reviews	T/B only give headaches... making the car fall into failsafe... only one I've heard that works on some cars is the BBK...

July 12th, 2008, 01:33 AM	#4
stangNV Regular 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 337 iTrader: 0 reviews	best TBs are gt500s

July 12th, 2008, 12:11 PM	#7
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	are you stock right now?

July 12th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#8
07 Grabber GT Regular 2007 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rota, Spain Posts: 433 iTrader: 0 reviews	Plasma Booster's work real well in Torok "The Dinosaur Hunter" but that's about it ... unless you are pumping some serious boost the stock system will be more then adequate.

July 12th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#10
Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 623 iTrader: 1 reviews	how much of a benifit are the cams since it will void my warranty? __________________ Procharged D-1SC W/3.7 Pulley, Comp "Mutha Thumprs", Mac Longtubes, O/R prochamber, Steeda CMCV Deletes, 3.73's, FRPP Stingers

July 12th, 2008, 11:55 PM	#11
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	what are you trying to accomplish if i might ask? you just want some modifiations? You have a tune/cai and ud's now. there is a lot you can do. shifter, gears, exhuast work. Also you could lower the car. all of those things would be noticeable and cheap mods that you would enjoy a lot.

July 13th, 2008, 11:34 AM	#12
Kemp"Da_Chit"08GT Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 623 iTrader: 1 reviews	Im aware of the possibilities, I just dont want to do serious mods till the warranty is up. All the mods I have now are easily reversable back to stock. I was just wondering about those products. Thanks for the help though, nice video too! __________________ Procharged D-1SC W/3.7 Pulley, Comp "Mutha Thumprs", Mac Longtubes, O/R prochamber, Steeda CMCV Deletes, 3.73's, FRPP Stingers

July 13th, 2008, 11:56 AM	#14
psfracer Regular $psfracer's Avatar$ 2006 mustang GT 9.417 @ 142.96 mph Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 108 $psfracer is on a distinguished road$ iTrader: 0 reviews	The stock throttle body is good even in F/I twin screw applications to 12 psi and 500 hp. So for you, just stick with the stock one. I gained alot going with a black diamond throttle body that flows 1600 cfm, but I also run 16psi, and at that point the stock TB was a restriction. Same with the factory COP's. I know of several cars running over 500rwhp with the stock COP's. Once again, since I will run C16 at the track with 16psi, I went with some GMS coil packs (2nd gen) and they work very well. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT Auto - Whipple @ 18 psi - 604 rwhp 543 rwtq

July 13th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#15
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	psf - Are you on the stock block? 1.43 60'? Holy crap! __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

July 13th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#16
psfracer Regular $psfracer's Avatar$ 2006 mustang GT 9.417 @ 142.96 mph Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 108 $psfracer is on a distinguished road$ iTrader: 0 reviews	No, JE pistons, Scat Rods, Cobra crank, cobra block. Stock heads and cams though. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT Auto - Whipple @ 18 psi - 604 rwhp 543 rwtq

July 13th, 2008, 01:52 PM	#17
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	OK, I assumed you weren't giving it that much boost on a stock block. __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

July 13th, 2008, 02:01 PM	#18
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you're worried about the warranty then don't do any mods. If you're going to start modding, then forget about warranty. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

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