Throttle Body Help

[NHarris]

I just did a search and came up with nothing for my explorer throttle body (on the forum). I want some more kahonas at the rear wheels because 170-180 rwhp (guessing about that much) is just not cutting it. So I want a throttle body. 70mm is what I am looking for. Will a Mustang or Ranger TB for the 4.0L fit our different style intake plenum? I am mainly wondering if all the bolt holes would line up.

EDIT: Nevermind, answered this myself. The part numbers are the same so they should in theory work.

 

[JDT]

I hope it works, cause if it does I'm gonna order one, the ex needs more balls

 

[NHarris]

I hope it works, cause if it does I'm gonna order one, the ex needs more balls

I think I can get it to work. We'll see at the end of next week, or in 2 weeks. I may have to buy a Mustang TB gasket but who knows. The "Carburetor Spacer Plate" (as ford calls it) may not work with a new larger TB.

I definately do agree, the Ex needs more balls. I got beat by a mazda miata.... Thats why I need power.

 

[waskly]

nitros.

 

[therover1991]

I think I can get it to work. We'll see at the end of next week, or in 2 weeks. I may have to buy a Mustang TB gasket but who knows. The "Carburetor Spacer Plate" (as ford calls it) may not work with a new larger TB.

I definately do agree, the Ex needs more balls. I got beat by a mazda miata.... Thats why I need power.

Ouch a miata. I raced my friends 01 v6 mustang, beat that but I think the exhaust leak she had was contributing to that loss.

Anyway let us know what happens with the TB I am interested in getting a new one myself.

EDIT: Nate did you see this one http://www.jegs.com/i/BBK+Performance+Products/129/1901/10002/-1 ?

 

[NHarris]

No I didnt actually. I am wondering this about that; is it a cable throttle body or an electronic one?

 

[therover1991]

No I didnt actually. I am wondering this about that; is it a cable throttle body or an electronic one?

Hmmm good question. The search I did was for a 2002 explorer. Its odd though because bbk shows a different TB on their site for 02 explorers.

 

[NHarris]

Hmmm good question. The search I did was for a 2002 explorer. Its odd though because bbk shows a different TB on their site for 02 explorers.

I actually read the 04+ stock TB is slightly smaller than the 02-03 TB. The 04+ will be a different model than the 02-03

04+

Photo Credit: American Muscle

02-03 style

Photo Credit: Explorer Express

 

[NHarris]

I actually have been reading aftermarket throttle bodies don't really give an increase.
Any thoughts on this?

 

[interscope8]

its minimal at best. From what I've gathered it'd help your exhaust sound a tad better, and make your throttle more responsive. Maybe a quicker acceleration too. For the same price as the TB from Jeggs get yourself a tuner

 

[therover1991]

I actually have been reading aftermarket throttle bodies don't really give an increase.
Any thoughts on this?

I figured itd be worth it after exhaust and intake. I was going to get one after I got exhaust headers but Im also undecided on those.

 

[Inspector13]

From my experience with Mustangs a larger TB will mainly give you better throttle response unless your already pushing some serious power. IMHO

BTW My '94 Mustang GT 5.0 w/Trickflow Heads, TFS1 cam, Trickflow Street Heat intake, full bolt-ons, and a 100 shot of N20 only runs a 70mm TB. I wouldn't get a 75mm TB for that car unless I do a 347 stroker motor or put a supercharger on it.

 

[Ronin8002]

Let us know how it works out, Nate.

for the money, though I think gears will make your truck accelerate noticeably better especially if you have slowed it down with larger tires.

 

[Inspector13]

Let us know how it works out, Nate.

for the money, though I think gears will make your truck accelerate noticeably better especially if you have slowed it down with larger tires.

Ditto. I don't know how restrictive the stock equipment is, but I think gears would probably be a bit better.

 

[mattd08]

Let us know how it works out, Nate.

for the money, though I think gears will make your truck accelerate noticeably better especially if you have slowed it down with larger tires.

How did you re-gear your Ex Ronin?

 

[Ronin8002]

Here's a thread where I went over the part numbers I used:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282464

The rear axle was pretty obvious...8.8 IRS SUV type (31 spline). Took a bit to figure out what the front axle was (Dana Super 30) but once that was clear I was able to get the right parts.

Hands down the best mod I've done yet in terms of making the truck feel like it has more power.

 

[gamecocks]

the stock TB size is the same as GT mustang (whatever mm that is...)
as far as putting a bigger TB with exhaust, intake, tune... MIGHT get a little better throttle response, i wouldn't expect to gain a whole hell of a lot.
like ronin said for the money id go for gears first

 

[NHarris]

Yeah, I'm probably re-gearing next year. Along with a set of nice 31's and some custom wheels.

 

[crazymind]

I have swapped my throttle body for the 2v 4.6 racing TB on my second Gen but the only difference Ive noticed is the response if there is a power gain you don't feel it.I'd say gears or a tune.