Forced4's throttle body kit... in progress

[BrianO]

I'll give reviews in a little bit. I'm in process of doing the install right now.
First impressions say the kit is very nice, very well made, and all parts look to be included that I'll need. The only somewhat major thing to do is port match the intake to the new TB size..about to do that right now. I'll snap some pics.
I purchased it because my stock TB just started crapping out and certain things I prefer to buy new and for the price I might as well do the larger TB.

Nice kit Forced4!!!

review + pics coming today

[NavySVO]

The only somewhat major thing to do is port match the intake to the new TB size..about to do that right now.

Just be aware that you may get into the area where some welding may need to take place. If you match-port correctly, daylight will be found.....

[BrianO]

hopefully won't need welding..but we'll see, going borrow a friends grinder.

I have found my first issue though. There is an adapter on the new TB for our stock TPS's, but unfortunately the threaded holes in the new TB for the screws out of the stock one do not fit. the holes in the new TB are larger and the SVO TPS screws just fall right in so I'll have to go find some of those as they are not in the kit that I can see.

[NY eric]

hopefully won't need welding..but we'll see, going borrow a friends grinder.

I have found my first issue though. There is an adapter on the new TB for our stock TPS's, but unfortunately the threaded holes in the new TB for the screws out of the stock one do not fit. the holes in the new TB are larger and the SVO TPS screws just fall right in so I'll have to go find some of those as they are not in the kit that I can see.

I made a note of this. Sorry about that.

also check for me on your kit to see if your TPS sensor will sit flat. The bar that actuates the TPS may be a bit too long for some TPS sensors. If it is you may have to file it further than I did.

Eric

[BrianO]

lol... actually no the TPS does not sit flat and the screw holes for the TPS on the new TB are wider than the TPS itself so it's a tight fight. A few small issues, but I have it all together right now.

here's some pics..

sorry forgot to describe the pictures..as if you couldn't already..
1. upper intake before port matching.. everything inside blue has to go
2. obviously the old and new TB..no difference there.. LOL
3. is the amount of silicon transition hose I had to remove in order to get the IC back on
4. overall finished picture
5. after port matching the intake..be very careful here..there are two places that have little to no room for mistakes.

[DEVILDOG]

Brian,

What TB are you using or where do you get it? That sucker looks nice and polished - both inside and out.

John

[BrianO]

the entire kit is from Forced4. just had some minor issues, nothing too too big.

[BrianO]

Hey Eric, also the transition hose from the IC to the larger TB has to be cut so much in order for it to fit. I know it's a tight fit already and without cutting the IC outlet or something the only alternative is to trim that coupler quite a bit. that's what picture number 3 is above in my post.

I'm sure I have a boost leak somewhere, but not from your kit..that's another issue, but it's more noticeable now so I must be close.

[NavySVO]

5. after port matching the intake..be very careful here..there are two places that have little to no room for mistakes.

Well you succeeded in not having to do any welding.......but you did more of a taper grind than an actual matched port job, which is just fine too.

[BrianO]

with the walls being so thin on two sides you can't get a true port match and I didn't want to risk making it thinner than it already is. even tapered the opening is larger than it was and that part alone took a few hours to do so I'm happy with it.

[NY eric]

Brian
try reclocking the turbo inlet slighty. This it the best way to get it to work. it is funny some of the old kits with the 60mm tb got the same complaint. That kit was sold for 8 years by TA before I took over.

[BrianO]

I'll do that, thanks. although now that I've butchered the transition hose it may not fit as well.. lol..

[NY eric]

I'll do that, thanks. although now that I've butchered the transition hose it may not fit as well.. lol..

No problem. If you run into any more issues... you know where to find me.

[BrianO]

hey eric, what's the best way to get to the IAC screw on the bottom side of the TB? I never did set mine as I needed the car, but I will be doing it this weekend. it's hard starting due to this, but once warmed up it's fine.

am I going to have to remove the TB in order to turn the screw?

[NY eric]

hey eric, what's the best way to get to the IAC screw on the bottom side of the TB? I never did set mine as I needed the car, but I will be doing it this weekend. it's hard starting due to this, but once warmed up it's fine.

am I going to have to remove the TB in order to turn the screw?

I have a 1/4 rachet with a flat screwdriver bit in it for that. There is no need to remove the TB. Also dont forget to check your TPS voltages