dirt in throttle body
02-10-2009, 04:16 PM
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dirt in throttle body
I took apart my VRP CF airbox today to stick my stock filters until I could clean the foam ones they came with.
The TB was caked with dirt inside and even on the flap. Im assuming this is not normal?? Anyone else with the VRP box have this problem? Im I doing significant damage to my engine by letting that much dirt in? The box is sealed tight, and the only thing I can think of is the connection between the box and TB. But given the rigid design of the box, once its on, there's no wiggle room with it. Maybe I can get some duct tape
The TB was caked with dirt inside and even on the flap. Im assuming this is not normal?? Anyone else with the VRP box have this problem? Im I doing significant damage to my engine by letting that much dirt in? The box is sealed tight, and the only thing I can think of is the connection between the box and TB. But given the rigid design of the box, once its on, there's no wiggle room with it. Maybe I can get some duct tape
02-10-2009, 04:18 PM
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I took apart my VRP CF airbox today to stick my stock filters until I could clean the foam ones they came with.
The TB was caked with dirt inside and even on the flap. Im assuming this is not normal?? Anyone else with the VRP box have this problem? Im I doing significant damage to my engine by letting that much dirt in? The box is sealed tight, and the only thing I can think of is the connection between the box and TB. But given the rigid design of the box, once its on, there's no wiggle room with it. Maybe I can get some duct tape
The TB was caked with dirt inside and even on the flap. Im assuming this is not normal?? Anyone else with the VRP box have this problem? Im I doing significant damage to my engine by letting that much dirt in? The box is sealed tight, and the only thing I can think of is the connection between the box and TB. But given the rigid design of the box, once its on, there's no wiggle room with it. Maybe I can get some duct tape
02-10-2009, 04:37 PM
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Use heat reflecting asbestos tape, duct tape won't take the temps.
02-10-2009, 05:46 PM
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02-10-2009, 07:24 PM
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02-10-2009, 07:47 PM
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+1 with shardul and bobgodd. Run the stock filters for awhile and check it again. Hope it works out 
02-11-2009, 01:00 AM
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02-11-2009, 01:11 AM
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assuming you have 80mm tb and stock y-pipe, pick up mb part #112-159-00-80 (it's a $3 gasket). it doesn't fit the 80mm assembly properly so you'll have to stretch it over your tb and then the y pipe will will friction seal around it perfectly.
02-11-2009, 01:33 AM
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. That thing we talked about will be going on soon. Maybe a couple of weeks...can't wait.
02-11-2009, 01:41 AM
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I never looked inside the TB to see if any dirt was in there...maybe I should do take a peek...
Uh oh....I guess I'll have to find a lil something something extra to do to keep up now! 
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02-11-2009, 01:54 AM
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02-11-2009, 01:56 AM
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LOL...your cars best time still has mine by .02 or so
. I have the cooler box installed now and it seems to work great. I did a few hard runs and never went over 106, this was on a cold night 55 degrees or so. All kidding a side this next mod will probably be my last. No more money...Just go nitrous and call it the day...
. Be like Jcart.
02-11-2009, 12:07 PM
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thanks for the response. I hope its just the filters that arent up to par. If its the box itself, there's nothing I can do about it. I'll leave the stock filters for a few months and see what happens. I dont notice any difference anyway between the stock and foam.
02-11-2009, 01:02 PM
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there is an other thread about the filters...apprently its the oil i n them...I do nto have it so do not know
