Over boar throttle body owners only

by **D-money** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:20 pm

Here is the thread where you can tell us about your own experience with the proflow design product you may not have much to say about it or you may have alot but any personal experiences will help me decide weither i will buy one or not thanks for your input.

by **Mr_Krispy1183** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:27 pm

I'd call ahead and see if they have a core already finished and ready to ship. I took their display 1MZ TB that was already powdercoated, but shipped them back my stock one afterwards.

by **Camry Racing** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:43 pm

isnt it much easier to find a machine shop locally that can boar your TB much cheaper than paying almost 200 bucks :lol:

by **Mr_Krispy1183** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:54 pm

^It's one thing to just take it to some shop and bore it out. Machinists should also be aware of the tolerances of the metal, as well as be skilled enough to be fashioning a new throttle plate to match the new center bore that won't stick and engage as smoothly as OEM. Likely, unless they're experienced with 1MZ TBs, you'll spend at least that $200, if not more.

by **D-money** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:38 pm

is there only one person here that has one?

by **Mr_Krispy1183** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:51 pm

Midias is one of the other that immediately comes to mind, there are a few others as well. I think most are just skeptical to do it with their stock core, as they'd have to deal with the downtime/shipping to send it out and get it back/installed.

by **SpeedySolara** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:17 am

For the meantime you could go for the 3 out of 3 rating. Seems like they recommend you go for it. I personally dont have one but would consider it.

by **Camry Racing** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:52 am

Mr_Krispy1183 wrote:^It's one thing to just take it to some shop and bore it out. Machinists should also be aware of the tolerances of the metal, as well as be skilled enough to be fashioning a new throttle plate to match the new center bore that won't stick and engage as smoothly as OEM. Likely, unless they're experienced with 1MZ TBs, you'll spend at least that $200, if not more.

I dont think Ill spend 200$ will see I'm gonna do it when I get my car back

by **grnsolara** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:10 am

I voted but didn't post a reply. I think Proflow did an outstanding job w/ the TB, and there is a noticeable difference. They replace the stock throttle body plate w/ a polished one for one (felt lighter weight and smoother surface = better for air flow). A couple of my friends noticed the the car sounded like it's getter better flow, as I've been a little on the rich side, and both of my mechanics noticed a difference in driving. They both complimented Proflow and said it was a smart investment on my part (which I've made some dumb investments, and they've been sure to tell me that as well).

All in all, I'm completely satisfied. A $200 modification that got me some much needed air. Granted it's not like ZOMG 100 HP HOLY CRAP I WIN RACES NOW! But it's a sound investment at least for my s/c application.

by **SleeperSolara** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:52 pm

That's why i got an extra T/B. lol.
And i can get another one. lol.
How much do they charge to bore the T/B out, if i send them one.

Over boared TB worth it or not?

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