Help - Throttle Body Install

lil666 · June 10th, 2007, 07:05 PM

I'm having problems installing my Summit TB. I've got it installed, but can't seem to get the tb cable to fit in the hole on the cable guide "thingy", on the tb. The hole seems too small. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem or am I just doing something wrong?

Thanks for any help.

Wildsteeda · June 10th, 2007, 08:27 PM

drimmle tool, make it bigger.

04GTAMPA · June 10th, 2007, 09:04 PM

I just used a large flat head and slowly twisted it in between the opening to separate it just a little, it worked instantly.

lil666 · June 10th, 2007, 10:49 PM

Sweet. I'll give it a whirl and let you know.

I didn't want to modify if I didn't have to.

Thanks much!

01GT · June 11th, 2007, 02:41 AM

I just pushed it in through, slid perfectly.

Wildsteeda · June 11th, 2007, 03:14 AM

depends who makes the part, I first went with a 70mm profesional products throttle body "cheap" and I had to us a drimmle to make it fit right, I then up graded to a accufab 75 mm "expensive" throttle body and plennum and it fit perfect with no mod needed. needless to say you get what you pay for.

lil666 · June 11th, 2007, 11:10 PM

A little tweak with a flathead seems to have done the trick. Thanks to all who replied!

The new plenum, tb and air intake are in. I cleaned the MAF too.

I took it for a test drive and it's a definate improvement. Pulls nice and even from 3500-5000rpm.

hmm.. what to do next. :-)

Drgnracin72 · June 11th, 2007, 11:13 PM

turbo ftmfw

Wildsteeda · June 12th, 2007, 12:00 AM

comp cams.

DrHolliday · June 12th, 2007, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by lil666

A little tweak with a flathead seems to have done the trick. Thanks to all who replied!

The new plenum, tb and air intake are in. I cleaned the MAF too.

I took it for a test drive and it's a definate improvement. Pulls nice and even from 3500-5000rpm.

hmm.. what to do next. :-)

I thought it was just the one TB I had that did that man. I just tweeked it with a flat head to get it in. I guess all the summit ones fit a little tight.

Sorry for the tricky install man, glad it worked out for ya...

Next should be a KB!!!

01GT · June 12th, 2007, 01:29 AM

Well maybe all summit ones except for the one I have....i just popped it in with my fingers....

im special i guess

neckbonekat · June 12th, 2007, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by lil666

A little tweak with a flathead seems to have done the trick. Thanks to all who replied!

The new plenum, tb and air intake are in. I cleaned the MAF too.

I took it for a test drive and it's a definate improvement. Pulls nice and even from 3500-5000rpm.

hmm.. what to do next. :-)

Cams and heads next, unless you plan to go FI then do the heads and cams after the FI.

lil666 · June 12th, 2007, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by DrHolliday

Originally Posted by lil666

A little tweak with a flathead seems to have done the trick. Thanks to all who replied!

The new plenum, tb and air intake are in. I cleaned the MAF too.

I took it for a test drive and it's a definate improvement. Pulls nice and even from 3500-5000rpm.

hmm.. what to do next. :-)

I thought it was just the one TB I had that did that man. I just tweeked it with a flat head to get it in. I guess all the summit ones fit a little tight.

Sorry for the tricky install man, glad it worked out for ya...

Next should be a KB!!!

No worries.. you didn't manufacture it!

As for what's next... I would love a KB and some heads and cams!!

But the $$ isn't there yet. Maybe Santa will strap a blowzilla to his back for me this year..

On the cam front, I see alot of you have. Do you need to pull the engine to do the cams/heads? What does a good set go for?

June 10th, 2007, 07:05 PM	#1
lil666 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woosta, MA Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help - Throttle Body Install I'm having problems installing my Summit TB. I've got it installed, but can't seem to get the tb cable to fit in the hole on the cable guide "thingy", on the tb. The hole seems too small. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem or am I just doing something wrong? Thanks for any help. __________________ ______________________________ 1999 Mustang GT Convertible 2001 F150 Harley Edition 2004 R6

June 10th, 2007, 08:27 PM	#2
Wildsteeda Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Riley Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 reviews	drimmle tool, make it bigger. __________________ Mamma I wanna go FAST!

June 10th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#4
lil666 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woosta, MA Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sweet. I'll give it a whirl and let you know. I didn't want to modify if I didn't have to. Thanks much! __________________ ______________________________ 1999 Mustang GT Convertible 2001 F150 Harley Edition 2004 R6

June 11th, 2007, 02:41 AM	#5
01GT Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: NAS Lemoore, CA Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just pushed it in through, slid perfectly. __________________ Don't buy from this guy: 1fstmach1

June 11th, 2007, 03:14 AM	#6
Wildsteeda Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Riley Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 reviews	depends who makes the part, I first went with a 70mm profesional products throttle body "cheap" and I had to us a drimmle to make it fit right, I then up graded to a accufab 75 mm "expensive" throttle body and plennum and it fit perfect with no mod needed. needless to say you get what you pay for. __________________ Mamma I wanna go FAST!

June 10th, 2007, 09:04 PM	#3
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,751 iTrader: 1 reviews	I just used a large flat head and slowly twisted it in between the opening to separate it just a little, it worked instantly.

June 11th, 2007, 11:10 PM	#7
lil666 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woosta, MA Posts: 162 iTrader: 0 reviews	A little tweak with a flathead seems to have done the trick. Thanks to all who replied! The new plenum, tb and air intake are in. I cleaned the MAF too. I took it for a test drive and it's a definate improvement. Pulls nice and even from 3500-5000rpm. hmm.. what to do next. :-) __________________ ______________________________ 1999 Mustang GT Convertible 2001 F150 Harley Edition 2004 R6

June 11th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#8
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	turbo ftmfw __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

June 12th, 2007, 12:00 AM	#9
Wildsteeda Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Riley Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 reviews	comp cams. __________________ Mamma I wanna go FAST!

June 12th, 2007, 01:29 AM	#11
01GT Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: NAS Lemoore, CA Posts: 227 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well maybe all summit ones except for the one I have....i just popped it in with my fingers.... im special i guess __________________ Don't buy from this guy: 1fstmach1

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