Jeep Throttle Body Opinion

[99OZGS]

I was reading on what the first modds should be in the 420a eclipse and kind of went to ebay to look for the parts...like always , so i came across this:

Tell me what you think? I really want to buy it but I need expert advice beforehand


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Modd...33558QQitemZ8033043720QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[ECLIPSE4x4]

Hopefully Doug99rs will chime in here. He was the master of this invention.

 

[99OZGS]

What do you suggest though?

 

[ECLIPSE4x4]

Read all you can about the Jeep TB.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1503732

And the upgrade path says:

Air Intake... Check

Cat-back Exhaust... Muffler don't count

High Flow Cat....

Exhaust Header

And THEEEENNNNN Bored-out Throttle Body.

If you are going to use the upgrade path as a tool, try to follow it. It was made from experience.

 

[99OZGS]

Ok, here is one...whats the diffrence between ceramic (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-...ewItemQQcategoryZ33631QQitemZ8033297925QQrdZ1) Headers and stainless steel headers (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HEAD...ewItemQQcategoryZ33631QQitemZ8032393788QQrdZ1)
the generic ones, and this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...1,1&item=8033238095&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT)?

 

[Doug99RS]

The ceramic coating keeps down engine bay temps a little and also promotes a better flowing exhaust by taking advantage of the thermal energy. As air cools down it also slows down. Exhaust flow that is hotter will move quicker than colder air.

The stainless steel looks good when you install it and DON'T get grubby fingerprints all over it but will do things like heat up your starter and anything else that's near it. It's a good idea to remove the starter and wrap it up in a thermal blanket to protect it's electrical components inside. Frequently you may find people wrapping a stainless steel header with a wrapping like what Thermo-Tec sells. This also locks the heat inside the exhaust system and promotes flow. The down side to this is that when not installed properly it will fall off and it also voids the warranty on the header (like they were really gonna stand behind a performance part warranty anyways).

Don't waste your time on the Jeep Throttle body. The biggest parts you needed from that TB are gone anyways if the item being sold is EXACTLY what you see there anyways.