65 mm FC TB installed/comments...

Fonzie · Mar 28, 2002

Well, installed her today. 1st, what an easy mod. I did not port match the intake manifold, but might later, anyways. The gas pedal is so touchy, takes a little getting use to but nice. At 3500 RPM's, she really screams and pulls hard. I had an extremely low idle when I put on my AEM CAI, but the FC TB fixed that also. All-in-all, great mod for the money!!! P.S. I ordered thru ZED. Decent communication, quick shipping, packaging could be a bit better, bottom-line, I'll order again. FC header hear I come.

[ 03-27-2002: Message edited by: Fonzie ]

FocusOnMyZeTec · Mar 28, 2002

thats a really nice picture to show how much bigger the opening is! Yup I agree this is one of the best mods to do for our cars

jptech2004 · Mar 28, 2002

I knew you would like it. Also, did you take off your superchip when you left Charles' house? If so, have you put it back on yet? Notice any gains?

Voortrek3 · Mar 28, 2002

That TB is gonna be my next add-on for sure.

The_British_Guy · Mar 28, 2002

The TB is great! I didn't bore out my intake manifold, but it adds a great throttle response now and power thats noticable!

Definately

MichaelXi · Mar 28, 2002

Please post any observations on your gas mileage if you can. Obviously it'll PROBABLY eat more fuel, but how much more?
Or is that only an injector issue???(I'm more used to carburetors than throttle-bodies...)
Please advise...

FrescoFoci · Mar 28, 2002

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by michaelxi:
Please post any observations on your gas mileage if you can. Obviously it'll PROBABLY eat more fuel, but how much more?
Or is that only an injector issue???(I'm more used to carburetors than throttle-bodies...)
Please advise...

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Come on michael! Get the FC TB! Just got mine, will be putting it on this weekend! We have the same cars and almost the same aftermarket parts.. Let's keep it going!

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Fonzie · Mar 28, 2002

All things equal, if you were to drive normal, I mean normal, i.e. easy shifts, slow take-offs, like granny Smith, then you would get better MPG, but since we all put on these mods then drive like bats outta hell, then no, I'm sure the mileage will dwindle a bit.

I did take off my Superchip and I did notice the difference. I put it back in right away.

Question: Should I reset the ECU now that I installed the TB???

ZED · Mar 28, 2002

As a rule of thumb, after installing new parts I usually reset the ecu.

Also, a few people have noted that they have seen increased gas mileage.

JPulido · Mar 28, 2002

I installed my TB today and I really like it! It took 25 minutes to install. My car has a five speed and the first thirty minutes was jumpy until I figured how to control it.

Feels like I picked a few ponnies, but I have just about every bolt on cams, cam gears, header, cat back, chip, cai, udp.

I felt a huge difference in the highway, I did not have to downshift to pass a truck.

Good Mod. I see it hard on an automatic because it may be slightly difficult to control in bumper to bumper traffic.

George

AllFokused · Mar 28, 2002

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by JPulido:

Good Mod. I see it hard on an automatic because it may be slightly difficult to control in bumper to bumper traffic.

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Thats what I was wondering....how touchy it would be for an auto.

RKJZX3 · Mar 29, 2002

Just got mine today and will be installing it tomorrow. Will let you know how it is as my car is an automatic.

doogie78 · Mar 29, 2002

Gonna be my next mod, yep!

Steve_zx3 · Mar 29, 2002

is there any conflics with a new TB and a chip?
will the chip pick up on the new larger air flow?

Steve_zx3 · Mar 29, 2002

is there any conflics with a new TB and a chip?
will the chip pick up on the new larger air flow?

Mr.Pressurized · Mar 29, 2002

There should be no conflicts. The chip only works with what the sensors tell the ECU. You will notice a difference but I wouldn't worry about the chip.

Enjoy

Fonzie · Mar 29, 2002

I have a SuperChip and have noticed no problems. I will be on the road this weekend, so I will monitor MPG.

RKJZX3 · Mar 29, 2002

Got mine on today and what a difference !!

Better throttle response and seems to even be a little faster according to the seat of the pants method of determination.

jptech2004 · Mar 29, 2002

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by AllFokused:

Thats what I was wondering....how touchy it would be for an auto.<hr></blockquote>

It's fine. I sit in traffic to and from work and don't have a problem.

Fonzie · Mar 30, 2002

Well from Dallas to San Antonio last night, driving into the wind, w/ the A/C on and off due to the damn humidity and our dogs in the back w/ two people and a large suitcase, using 92+ octane w/ a Superchip, we got 320 miles and still have about 1/8 of a tank left. Not to shabby if you ask me. Plus we got into it w/ a BMW in Austin so we porbably burned a little extra their also.!!!

Votes in, the FC TB rocks.

P.S. The Focus is actually my wife's daily driver and my weekend toy, well she hadn't driven it since the TB and could not believe the pickup and highway passing power. She loves it though she stills needs practice bacause when we switched in Waco, we came outta the gas station bucking like a bull cuz she wasn't use to the TB. HAHAHAHAHA

[ 03-31-2002: Message edited by: Fonzie ]

65 mm FC TB installed/comments...

Fonzie

FocusOnMyZeTec

jptech2004

Voortrek3

The_British_Guy

MichaelXi

FrescoFoci

Fonzie

ZED

JPulido

AllFokused

RKJZX3

doogie78

Steve_zx3

Steve_zx3

Mr.Pressurized

Fonzie

RKJZX3

jptech2004

Fonzie

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