Hey guys...I need some feedback from those who got their throttle bodies bored. I'm planning to get my throttle body bored and I did some price quoting from both ARD and Howell. Both companies do it for $100 (55mm) but ARD offers 57 mm too for $140 but I don't think that would be necessary. Basically I was wondering how each of the companies labor work was done. If ARD or Howell is better at the job. I guess all I need to know is each of your opinion for those who got it bored from either companies.

I was thinking about just buying the MOdern Performance 60mm since I'll be paying an extra $60 for a throttle body...but again people on this forum stated that its useless if your intake manifold is not the same size with the TB opening...any opinions are welcome...thanks

just get the mp tb

i have an ARD 57. Jody, who was helping me, was a really cool guy to deal with. as for craftsmanship/quality, it was perfect...no problems with the throttle plate not closing all the way or spring not working right. I recommend them since i read in previous posts about Howells CSR sucking bad.

i can't compare to any other TB but compared to stock, i have a much better throttle response and the car pulls much stronger at high RPMs.

I still have that TB for sale. We've been in touch through email. I can go a little lower on the price, just let me know.

tough call. ive been waiting for my TB to come back from ARD for a little over 2 months now...

it seems like every time i call, they have 'forgotten to ship it', or 'left it on the shelf'...

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'06 Evo IX SE
'98 RS-T 13.8 @ 106.1

Is the TB you're selling bored or just stock? and how much are you selling for? Thanks...

i have the AF/X throttle body from Howell. i think that 55mm is about as big as you can go without port matching the intake manifold.

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WHOA!!! I've been quoted!!! How cool.....


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