What does a bigger throttle body do?

A bigger throttle body means more air
And since the engine is basically a large air pump, increasing the air intake level will increase the engine's power output as well, in some cases by up to 15 to 25 hp.
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Does adding a bigger throttle body increase horsepower?

Gains from a throttle body can be dependent on modifications. Generally speaking, anytime a throttle body is added, there will be some added horsepower. The amounts can range from 5-25 HP depending on what other modifications are done to the engine.
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Does a bigger throttle body need a tune?

For pre-2005 vehicles, a tune is not required with the addition of a new throttle body. For 2005+ vehicles, a tune is recommended for throttle body changes & updates.
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Can you have too big of a throttle body?

Horsepower is generated by an interplay of air volume, velocity, and turbulence. And if one of those factors is off, you will hurt your engine's power. That's why if you install a throttle body that's too big, you will end up with too much air volume at the expense of velocity and turbulence.
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Does a bigger throttle body improve MPG?

That helps improve low and midrange power and fuel mileage. High-flow throttle bodies are more suited to engines that have upgrades like an intake manifold, cam or cylinder head swap or high-flow exhaust, etc. to better take advantage of the extra airflow.
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What is the cheapest way to increase horsepower?

(Relatively) Cheap Ways To Increase Horsepower
  1. Upgrade The Air Intake. Many gearheads start here. ...
  2. Upgrade The Exhaust. More air entering the engine means more air has to exit the engine. ...
  3. Install A Performance Tuner. ...
  4. Install A Boost Controller. ...
  5. Clean The Fuel System.
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How do you increase engine horsepower?

How You Can Increase Horsepower and Torque?
  1. Clean House to Increase Horsepower. ...
  2. Perform a Tune-Up on the Engine. ...
  3. Install a Turbo Kit or Supercharger. ...
  4. Install a Cold-Air Intake. ...
  5. Install an Aftermarket Exhaust System. ...
  6. Buy an Engine Tuner.
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Will bigger throttle body make difference?

And since the engine is basically a large air pump, increasing the air intake level will increase the engine's power output as well, in some cases by up to 15 to 25 hp.
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Is a bigger or smaller throttle body better?

A bigger throttle body can only suck so much air if restricted by your cold air intake. Other things that effect if the bigger throttle body will truly make more power is ported heads, cam selection along with exhaust setup.
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What does a twin throttle body do?

On your standard FG or FGX 5.0 S/C, the StreetFighter twin throttle body will deliver higher performance, better throttle response and acceleration, all at lower boost levels. Twin throttle body advantages include: Bolt on 20kw increase over standard. Allows more power at lower boost and removes throttle response lag.
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How do I increase my throttle response?

Easy ways to get ride of throttle delay is by making sure you keep up with basic maintenance like change fluids, air filter, fuel filter, tire pressure which all help to improve speed, fuel economy. Making sure you have clean fuel filter will help improve fuel economy, speed, and rpm at various shift points.
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Should I change my throttle body?

Generally, throttle bodies do not need to be replaced completely, but rather just need specific parts related to them replaced. I would also recommend checking the mass air flow sensor to be sure it is functioning correctly as well since this could also cause the car to hesitate or run poorly.
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How much HP does a throttle body spacer add?

With a throttle body spacer, it is possible to increase the torque by 25 ft lbs and add up to 18 more horsepower. Not all throttle body kits can be used for all engines. Ensure that you get a kit that will work for the make and model of your engine. These spacers mainly benefit older engines.
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How much HP does a cold air intake add?

Cold Air Intakes are said to improve your vehicle's performance by 5-20 horsepower. This number will vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle. While this isn't enough power to put you back in your seat, it will give your car or truck a little pep in its step.
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Why are individual throttle bodies better?

Individual throttle bodies not only offer superior response, but they also reduce these restrictions, freeing up power through improved airflow, with little to no trade off other than cost and increased engine noise.
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How much HP does headers add?

So how much hp do long tube headers add? If attached to a stock engine, you can expect about 6-9 hp over a manifold.
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Does a bigger air intake increase horsepower?

Cold air intake systems can increase horsepower by replacing the restrictive stock intake, with components that are designed to handle a much larger volume of air.
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Are ported throttle bodies worth it?

Yup, throttle response alone is worth it. Most people claim a few horsepower gain, but you'll realistically never feel it, even with a finely-tuned butt dyno. The ported throttle body reduces the time between your foot rolling into the throttle and the engine actually going, noticeably so.
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What does a BBK throttle body do?

BBK Performance throttle bodies improve throttle response and acceleration. This throttle body will increase airflow to your engine adding more horsepower and torque to the wheels.
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How much HP does a BBK throttle body add?

A BBK Power-Plus Throttle Body can add up to 24 horsepower to your engine.
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What makes an engine rev faster?

Lower piston speeds means less stress on the connecting rods and crankshaft as well as acceptable flame propagation speeds, allowing the engine to rev even higher. Also, by having a wider bore, you can have larger intake and exhaust valves, leading to better airflow at high RPM.
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What is better hp or torque?

Well, if you just want to go fast and hit 140 mph, then horsepower would be more effective for you. However, if you want a strong car that can pull boulders and take off quickly, a high torque might be more important to you. In short, torque makes your vehicle quick. Horsepower makes it fast.
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What makes an engine more powerful?

Essentially, the larger the volume of the cylinder, the more room there is for air and fuel inside it, which dictates how much power it can produce. This was even truer of older engines, but the widespread use of turbocharging in modern engines means that smaller engines are much more potent than they were before.
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Do exhausts add horsepower?

Everything that comes before the muffler, where the pressure is greatest and performance potential is highest, will remain tight and congested. MagnaFlow, an aftermarket exhaust manufacturer, says that its customers can expect horsepower gains of around 10 percent (which is a pretty commonly-quoted figure).
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Does a fuel pump increase horsepower?

The technical answer is yes; fuel injectors can add 10 extra horsepower at peak. However, for some car owners, that minimal difference does not offset the increased cost and complexity of switching to fuel injectors or upgrading the existing stock fuel injectors.
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