What size throttle body should I put on my '86 Mustang?

EazyE-CPT · 07-18-2002, 10:29 PM

I'm pretty sure its 58mm now.

These are the other mods I'm also planning.

4:10 gears, probaly a custom cold air intake, dual exhaust(probaly with hollowed out cats), Ford Racing Cobra intake, sub frame connectors, underdrive pulleys, factory aod trans. and maybe some fat tires for traction.

tireburner163 · 07-18-2002, 10:35 PM

65mm would be the best way to go for you combo, if you want a aftermarket TB.

Stroked408 · 07-18-2002, 10:44 PM

Can you even buy a 65 any more? Mostly all the ads I see are for the 70mm throttle body,but a 65 would be a great investment,and a good step up.

Motorsport makes a good 65,then there is BBK,Edelbrock,and Accufab,so you have some choices.

Good luck.

tireburner163 · 07-18-2002, 10:48 PM

Yes you most certainly can buy 65mm TB.

A 70mm would be WAY too big. A 65mm is good to 500hp anyway.

EazyE-CPT · 07-18-2002, 10:49 PM

cool....thanks guys

RdRunnr · 07-18-2002, 10:57 PM

FMS is the highest quality 65mm IMO, plus you get brand new tps and IAC sensors. Can't beat that. Accufab is the nicest looking though. Stay away from bbk/edelbrock. They whistle bad and tend to fail a lot.

07-18-2002, 10:29 PM	#1
EazyE-CPT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 48	What size throttle body should I put on my '86 Mustang? I'm pretty sure its 58mm now. These are the other mods I'm also planning. 4:10 gears, probaly a custom cold air intake, dual exhaust(probaly with hollowed out cats), Ford Racing Cobra intake, sub frame connectors, underdrive pulleys, factory aod trans. and maybe some fat tires for traction.

07-18-2002, 10:35 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	65mm would be the best way to go for you combo, if you want a aftermarket TB. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-18-2002, 10:44 PM	#3
Stroked408 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southwest Posts: 131	Can you even buy a 65 any more? Mostly all the ads I see are for the 70mm throttle body,but a 65 would be a great investment,and a good step up. Motorsport makes a good 65,then there is BBK,Edelbrock,and Accufab,so you have some choices. Good luck. __________________ Deeper,Harder,Faster Stage Deeper Launch Harder Go Faster

07-18-2002, 10:48 PM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Yes you most certainly can buy 65mm TB. A 70mm would be WAY too big. A 65mm is good to 500hp anyway. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-18-2002, 10:57 PM	#6
RdRunnr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newark,DE Posts: 98	FMS is the highest quality 65mm IMO, plus you get brand new tps and IAC sensors. Can't beat that. Accufab is the nicest looking though. Stay away from bbk/edelbrock. They whistle bad and tend to fail a lot. __________________ Eric 1990 Mustang GT 10.46 @130.97 ClickClickracing Forums

07-18-2002, 10:49 PM	#5
EazyE-CPT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 48	cool....thanks guys

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