Gen 3 throttle body

[Nader]

Thanks Shandon. Good to hear. how is your idle quality? Same as with the original?

I am certainly interested in pics and your dyno numbers before and after.

[Shandon]

Idle is exactly the same. The main difference I am feeling is that every gear feels like the power is right there when you touch the pedel. I guess some might call it better throttle response. I think it feels like it's pulling a little harder now but won't know for sure until I do the Dyno. The viper runs rich to begin with so this may help but I don't know. I'll let you know early next week what I end up with.

[X-Metal]

Originally Posted by Nader

Gary I just got my throttle body and must say it is a work of art.

In Looking over the directions i noticed that I have to install the throttle blade. Question is there any potential concerns of the throttle blade locking in place if not installed 100% correct? Is it difficult to get centered?

Another question regarding the TPS - what is the likelihood it will need to be adjusted? Should I just go out and geta volt meter anyway?

just like Shandon said, just center it with pieces of paper on all 4 sides per the instructions., piece of cake.
no, you wont have to set the TPS, i am annal about tech instructions, but dont sweat that part. i have never had to set one, and i have installed a blue million of them.
enjoy your ride, and shoot some pics of your cars and if you dont mind i would love to feature them on my website if that is cool with you.
thanks again!

[X-Metal]

Originally Posted by Shandon

Idle is exactly the same. The main difference I am feeling is that every gear feels like the power is right there when you touch the pedel. I guess some might call it better throttle response. I think it feels like it's pulling a little harder now but won't know for sure until I do the Dyno. The viper runs rich to begin with so this may help but I don't know. I'll let you know early next week what I end up with.

shandon, thanks for the email, i glad you like it! thank you very much!
since you live pretty close if you ever want a free dyno run, you have it since you have Xmetal products on your car-free dyno runs!

[Shandon]

Free DYNO run YEE HAA!! Im thinking road trip Thanks!!

[X-Metal]

Originally Posted by Shandon

Free DYNO run YEE HAA!! Im thinking road trip Thanks!!

yep, anytime you would like, just let us know, and you get a free dyno run! no problemo

[Racer Robbie]

Gary,

What can one expect for engine hp and torque increases on a bone stock engine with no mods?

Robbie

[X-Metal]

Originally Posted by Racer Robbie

Gary,

What can one expect for engine hp and torque increases on a bone stock engine with no mods?

Robbie

here is the dyno sheet from a 2004 bone stock mamba we did.
it picked up 13hp, and 10ftlbs of torque. we did nothing else to this car except for our TB.
these pics of are of our prototype TB that wasnt even deburred or polished. we took it straight out of the CNC and bolted it to the car.

[ViperTony]

When do you think you'll have these available for a GenII?

[X-Metal]

Originally Posted by ViperTony

When do you think you'll have these available for a GenII?

we have our proto's made now for the GEN2, and hope to put them into production in about 3-4 weeks. we have a pretty revolutinary design in the works for the Gen 2 and i am pretty excited to release it. i just dont want to let to much out the bag yet.
the GEN 3 TB, we have a patent pending for it, and i am trying to decide if the Gen 2's demand will justify the cost. patents are crazy expensive, but i have them on our billet short throw shifter as well as our GEN 3 Tb.
but however i will be releasing the GEN 2 Airforce System throttle bodies in about a month.
thanks for asking!

[ViperTony]

Excellent, I look forward to them. - tony

[X-Metal]

Originally Posted by ViperTony

Excellent, I look forward to them. - tony

right on, thanks!

[OKFireChief]

Gary, received mine today. Going to the dyno tomorrow for another base run, will do the install and back to the dyno next week ...

Man this thing is a beaut, going to look great on the car!!!

[Racer Robbie]

Looking forward to seeing to results.

Robbie

[X-Metal]

Originally Posted by OKFireChief

Gary, received mine today. Going to the dyno tomorrow for another base run, will do the install and back to the dyno next week ...

Man this thing is a beaut, going to look great on the car!!!

thanks alot Jon, i appreciate it. take care my friend!