Is it bad for your car to have a CAI, 65mm throttle body and stock exhaust?

ttrreevvoorr · August 14th, 2011, 08:16 PM

Hi
I have a 2001 Mustang V6. I currently have a BBK cold air intake, and just purchased a 65mm BBK throttle body. I was told by a friend not to install the throttle body until I get an exhaust because it would be bad for the motor, and would burn more gas.

Does anyone have an opinions on this?

Thanks
-Trevor

Green_6er · August 14th, 2011, 08:22 PM

both of those parts might net you a whopping 5hp, 10hp if you are lucky. and exhuast might get you 2hp for these cars. so the exhaust isn't that restrictive. you can put the throttle body on it you want. it won't burn more gas. just put more air in. did the person that told you this own a car that has a fart can on it?

ttrreevvoorr · August 14th, 2011, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Green_6er

both of those parts might net you a whopping 5hp, 10hp if you are lucky. and exhuast might get you 2hp for these cars. so the exhaust isn't that restrictive. you can put the throttle body on it you want. it won't burn more gas. just put more air in. did the person that told you this own a car that has a fart can on it?

The guy who told me has been working on cars for a while, but never a mustang. I guess I'll go ahead and throw on the TB. Thanks!

Also, do you know if the improvement is noticeable after the install?

Green_6er · August 14th, 2011, 08:47 PM

all of the people i have heard that installed it on a stock motor said no. but everyone is different.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 14th, 2011, 09:00 PM

first welcome to the site

nice paperweight on an NA car...but since you already spent the money on it might as well install it....and no it won't hurt your car

ttrreevvoorr · August 14th, 2011, 09:51 PM

Thanks guys!

ESG-642T · August 14th, 2011, 10:37 PM

Return the throttle body and save money.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 14th, 2011, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

Return the throttle body and save money.

i never thought about the return policy...good idea

ttrreevvoorr · August 14th, 2011, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

Return the throttle body and save money.

I bought it off a guy on craigslist for only $130. It was brand new in the box and everything.
I just finished installing it.. actually noticed a better throttle response. I'm happy with the product.

BlueScreaM · August 14th, 2011, 11:31 PM

Your car will implode with power of that magnitude!!!!

had too.

ESG-642T · August 14th, 2011, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by ttrreevvoorr

I bought it off a guy on craigslist for only $130. It was brand new in the box and everything.
I just finished installing it.. actually noticed a better throttle response. I'm happy with the product.

go find a stock v6 mustang to race and tell me if you still feel it lmao...

6ER THEN I 8ER! · August 14th, 2011, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by ttrreevvoorr

I bought it off a guy on craigslist for only $130. It was brand new in the box and everything.
I just finished installing it.. actually noticed a better throttle response. I'm happy with the product.

wanna buy a laptop that doesn't work for $100...it'll make a great paperweight

but for $3 you could of gotten the same throttle response in your butt dyno

Loki · August 14th, 2011, 11:49 PM

I have a larger TB I picked up for 20 bucks when I was doin' my swap

I didn't end up using it, though. I'm saving it for when I install these p&p top end parts.. Ehh, if you can get it for cheap, why not. But for $130, hell no. I wouldn't have bothered! Lol

mcqueen · August 15th, 2011, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER

but for $3 you could of gotten the same throttle response in your butt dyno

Less than that if you're a cheap ass and have a bunch of zip ties laying around

whyxitx · August 15th, 2011, 03:35 AM

if you want better throttle response, do the gas pedal mod. it cost me like, 46 cents.

Rich J · August 15th, 2011, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

go find a stock v6 mustang to race and tell me if you still feel it lmao...

I raced an auto 03 v6 at the track it was also a vert. Both of us had cai and exhaust work. I won by .3

whyxitx · August 15th, 2011, 04:06 AM

i hate having an auto

RedDevilGT · August 15th, 2011, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by whyxitx

i hate having an auto

Having an auto is actually better for racing

ESG-642T · August 15th, 2011, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by Rich J

I raced an auto 03 v6 at the track it was also a vert. Both of us had cai and exhaust work. I won by .3

he prob had a K&N short ram

eleanorGT · August 15th, 2011, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by whyxitx

if you want better throttle response, do the gas pedal mod. it cost me like, 46 cents.

My dear sir, may i ask of what this gas pedal mod included.. DETTAILSS>>>> Thanks bro!

August 14th, 2011, 08:16 PM	#1
ttrreevvoorr Newbie 2001 Mustang V6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is it bad for your car to have a CAI, 65mm throttle body and stock exhaust? Hi I have a 2001 Mustang V6. I currently have a BBK cold air intake, and just purchased a 65mm BBK throttle body. I was told by a friend not to install the throttle body until I get an exhaust because it would be bad for the motor, and would burn more gas. Does anyone have an opinions on this? Thanks -Trevor

August 14th, 2011, 10:37 PM	#7
ESG-642T [8MINUS2] 2002, Ford, v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 12,319 iTrader: 0 reviews	Return the throttle body and save money. __________________ Hi, You can call me Kyle Random ESG fact: Had a prochamber on his v6 before it was popular. WTB: v6 BBK valve covers

August 14th, 2011, 11:31 PM	#10
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your car will implode with power of that magnitude!!!! had too. __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

August 14th, 2011, 11:49 PM	#13
Loki Enthusiast 1996 V6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 632 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a larger TB I picked up for 20 bucks when I was doin' my swap I didn't end up using it, though. I'm saving it for when I install these p&p top end parts.. Ehh, if you can get it for cheap, why not. But for $130, hell no. I wouldn't have bothered! Lol __________________ 1996 3.8L.. Split Port Swap, CAI, True Dual Exhaust, the car accident mod. Need cheap parts? CLICK MEEEEEEEEE!! =]

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