Big Bore Throttle Body

jarcher · 07-05-2006, 05:43 PM

What do you guys think of the big bor throttle body that SaturnMotorSports is selling? Would this be a further improvement over a CAI alone?

ZIP · 07-12-2006, 10:00 AM

It would help the car breath better and I'm guessing the stock one is ruff which causes a lot of turbulance and this one is hopefully not.

skyfan · 07-12-2006, 11:23 AM

I thought about souping up my Sky....CAI, CAT, performance chip etc. You spend $300.00 here $ 400.00 there, another $300.00 and gee, you still need to work on the suspension.Maybe you pick up 15 or 20 HP. I decided to just order a Redline. I think that makes the most sense.

**rick112** · 07-12-2006, 12:02 PM

But where is the fun in that?

jarcher · 07-12-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by skyfan

I thought about souping up my Sky....CAI, CAT, performance chip etc. You spend $300.00 here $ 400.00 there, another $300.00 and gee, you still need to work on the suspension.Maybe you pick up 15 or 20 HP. I decided to just order a Redline. I think that makes the most sense.

I am leaning this way as well. It's tempting to add an aftermarket turbo, but there are issues with that. Its going to be interesting to see the numbers on the RL.

illness · 07-14-2006, 12:20 AM

I wonder if the Dual filter Cold air intake will bolt straight up to the big bore...

ggccg · 08-17-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by illness

I wonder if the Dual filter Cold air intake will bolt straight up to the big bore...

I inquired about that. They said that the Big Bore throttle body is a stock unit that they have machined to increase the inside diameter and that it works with the stock Sky air box as well as CAIs.

YellowSky · 08-17-2006, 01:41 PM

Yup just a regular one hollowed out with a new butterfly plate ill have mine here monday

YellowSky · 08-21-2006, 07:00 PM

Mine is on its smoother . I LIKE!

ggccg · 08-21-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by YellowSky

Mine is one its smoother . I LIKE!

Report, please

YellowSky · 08-21-2006, 07:34 PM

well for one it hasnt done that stupid shutter when the car is cold like it use to.. but time will tell if it does... its got a lil more pep now. i think it runs a little bit smoother..

ggccg · 08-21-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by YellowSky

well for one it hasnt done that stupid shutter when the car is cold like it use to.. but time will tell if it does... its got a lil more pep now. i think it runs a little bit smoother..

Kewl! I'll put it on my upgrade list. My Dual Intake CAI is due here Wednesday or Thursday so I should have it installed for sure by the Key Largo cruise.

YellowSky · 08-21-2006, 07:41 PM

nice.. i was thinken bout haven mine dynoed when i go up for an oil change soon...

qwack · 08-22-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by YellowSky

Mine is on its smoother . I LIKE!

Any difficulties putting it on? It seems like it would be a pretty simple mod.

YellowSky · 08-22-2006, 02:52 AM

like 3 mins! i have the GMPP CAI just loosen the clamps pull the intake tube off unbolt 4 10 MM nuts slap the new one on with the new bolts and all.. tighten down (not to much plastic intake manifold) put tube back one reconnect battery DONE takes longer waiten on the computer to reset... BTW no dirrections in the box but so simple who needs them!

SKYRCKET · 08-22-2006, 07:26 PM

Any new updates on how the mods are working? I going for the Big Bore next week and then the shortys....

YellowSky · 08-22-2006, 07:35 PM

taken it up THURS for service work and oil change to mobil 1 syn.. then gonna find a dyno shop n have it dynoed so stay tunned

CUINOZ · 08-23-2006, 06:16 AM

Sorry I missed this but what was the $$$ and please let us know re: the performance. I would do this as well assuming its as easy as reported.

The "Big-Bore+CAI+Reflash=200 hp?????.ohhhh sweet. My humble goal is 200 HP. Its the old idea to get under 15 lbs/hp.......for a Roadster, bent on doing touring on the twisty-turnie bits here in New England,(lots of great driving on the back roads) this will work just fine me thinks....

YellowSky · 08-23-2006, 07:34 AM

the TB is 337.16 but you get a 150.00 back when you return your core

CdnSkyGuy · 08-30-2006, 10:36 PM

How do you reset the computer? or do you just disconnect the battery for a while?

**Skip** · 08-31-2006, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CdnSkyGuy

How do you reset the computer? or do you just disconnect the battery for a while?

Disconnect the battery and hold both cables together. It will provide a path to clear to ground any voltage left over in the system. After 10 minutes reconnect cables to the battery posts and remember to reset your radio. Skip.. any time you do any work on the systems it is best to diconnect the battery, so you don't short anything out or fry a chip....

ggccg · 08-31-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip

Disconnect the battery and hold both cables together. It will provide a path to clear to ground any voltage left over in the system. After 10 minutes reconnect cables to the battery posts and remember to reset your radio. Skip.. any time you do any work on the systems it is best to diconnect the battery, so you don't short anything out or fry a chip....

Any guidance on disconnecting the battery cables? I took a quick look and they are a bit different (and harder to get at) than any battery cables I've seen previously.

07-05-2006, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
jarcher First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Smithfield, RI Posts: 474 My Photos: (0)	Big Bore Throttle Body What do you guys think of the big bor throttle body that SaturnMotorSports is selling? Would this be a further improvement over a CAI alone?

07-12-2006, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
skyfan First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 380 My Photos: (0)	Just get a redline I thought about souping up my Sky....CAI, CAT, performance chip etc. You spend $300.00 here $ 400.00 there, another $300.00 and gee, you still need to work on the suspension.Maybe you pick up 15 or 20 HP. I decided to just order a Redline. I think that makes the most sense. __________________ "1 HOT SKY" Cincinnati, OH Ohio Valley Kappa Club www.ohiovalleykappas.com (2) Redline order placed 5/15/06 & delivered 01/30/07Red w/ Tan Manual Cd Monsoon w/ Chrome Wheels Other car 2003 3.0 ltr Z4

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07-12-2006, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZIP First 2000 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 My Photos: (0)	It would help the car breath better and I'm guessing the stock one is ruff which causes a lot of turbulance and this one is hopefully not.

08-21-2006, 07:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	Mine is on its smoother . I LIKE! __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY" Last edited by YellowSky : 08-21-2006 at 07:33 PM.

08-21-2006, 07:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	well for one it hasnt done that stupid shutter when the car is cold like it use to.. but time will tell if it does... its got a lil more pep now. i think it runs a little bit smoother.. __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

08-21-2006, 07:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	nice.. i was thinken bout haven mine dynoed when i go up for an oil change soon... __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

08-22-2006, 02:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	like 3 mins! i have the GMPP CAI just loosen the clamps pull the intake tube off unbolt 4 10 MM nuts slap the new one on with the new bolts and all.. tighten down (not to much plastic intake manifold) put tube back one reconnect battery DONE takes longer waiten on the computer to reset... BTW no dirrections in the box but so simple who needs them! __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

08-22-2006, 07:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
SKYRCKET First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 83 My Photos: (3)	Any new updates on how the mods are working? I going for the Big Bore next week and then the shortys.... __________________ Black Onyx w/ Red interior Manual Fujita Twin head CAI SaturnMotorSports BBTB Vector MotorSports ECM LSD 6/CD MP3 XM Radio Stubby Chrome Antenna Mess Wind Screen InvisiBra Zynoxx Rims Lic Plate: VKA CRAN WCKCC

08-22-2006, 07:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	taken it up THURS for service work and oil change to mobil 1 syn.. then gonna find a dyno shop n have it dynoed so stay tunned __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

08-23-2006, 06:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
CUINOZ First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Area 51.1...we've been upgraded. Posts: 322 My Photos: (0)	Sorry I missed this but what was the $$$ and please let us know re: the performance. I would do this as well assuming its as easy as reported. The "Big-Bore+CAI+Reflash=200 hp?????.ohhhh sweet. My humble goal is 200 HP. Its the old idea to get under 15 lbs/hp.......for a Roadster, bent on doing touring on the twisty-turnie bits here in New England,(lots of great driving on the back roads) this will work just fine me thinks.... __________________ 1995 Jaguar XJS 4.0L Convertible Black on Black on Black "The Hat in the Cat"

08-23-2006, 07:34 AM	#19 (permalink)
YellowSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Near the Red line and the Keys Posts: 1,298 My Photos: (0)	the TB is 337.16 but you get a 150.00 back when you return your core __________________ Opel GT conversion ONYX Black *ADD ON* RACE PRECISION EVERYTHING opel badges and lights Flurecent halos SOL black rims FIREFIGHTER Tag "SKYYY"

08-30-2006, 10:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
CdnSkyGuy First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 1,063 My Photos: (0)	How do you reset the computer? or do you just disconnect the battery for a while? __________________ Sold the Sky Driving a 2008 Mercedes C Class now. After buying the motorcycle I had no desire to drive the Sky anymore. Sorry everyone.