[alt]

Just fitted a 52mm TB to my mk3 214 1.4 103ps and WOAH!
I *CAN* definately notice the difference.
Much better throttle response, better acceleration.. and best of all.. no sticking!

I know theres debate about the effectivness of these TB's on the 103ps 1.3 but I can definately notice the diff :dddc:

 

[Si]

guess this means you won't be selling it to me then :dddc: :lol:

 

[alt]

It makes my car go VROOOOOMMMM so no! If I need the cash ill let you know though

 

[no1knows]

(lol at above) what kinda MPG difference do you get, ( if it doesn't change much sounds like its a worthy buy )

 

[alt]

Only fitted it this morning, I guess the MPG depends on your driving and how often you floor it

 

[MGTurbo]

The bigger throttle body gives better response but wont actually give you any measurable power difference as has been shown in the past.

 

[no1knows]

dunno my mate had one on his escort, ( a larger one I mean ) & his felt pretty dam firm on the acceleration front compared to what it was , altho he paid for it in the MPG , (His is a 1.6si )

 

[alt]

The bigger throttle body gives better response but wont actually give you any measurable power difference as has been shown in the past.

Well I can definately notice a difference in acceleration

 

[Phil]

perhaps your old one was knackered, or it was the 83ps one?

 

[*Mike*]

You must've had the 83ps one surely???

General concensus is that there is not much, if any difference by swapping the 48 to the 52 on a standard 103ps engine.

 

[alt]

Nah 103 ps, pretty certain on that. Its not a CRAZY difference, but tis noticable

 

[Striker]

Alt's car is a 200, so the chance of it being a 103ps version is 99,9%. And as he didn't have to change his throttle cable it's a chance of 100% it's a 103ps version .

 

[ashy]

The car isn't actually any quicker nor does it accelerate any faster. It's simply down to the fact that a wider aperture allows more air in for less push on the pedal. The exact same thing can be acheived with a 48mm throttle body by simply pushing the pedal down a little further to open the aperture a bit more.

It just seems quicker cuz you aren't pushing down as much on the pedal.

 

[Stiff]

That seems like a decent explaination to me.
Glad your happy buddy!!

 

[alt]

That seems like a decent explaination to me.
Glad your happy buddy!!

Well when I press the pedal my I go :bgrin2: :bgrin2: :bgrin2:

 

[*Mike*]

Alt's car is a 200, so the chance of it being a 103ps version is 99,9%. And as he didn't have to change his throttle cable it's a chance of 100% it's a 103ps version .

Yeah, actually, that sounds about right!!!