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Installed my BB tune this morning!!! Made the 20 mile drive to work and So far so good. Got 2.5 MPG more on the drive in and shifts so much better. Just need to get in the throttle tonight to feel the wake up. Thanks BB!

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I'm going to the TBSS setup. I hear there are cheap gains to be had. I am going to build NA for now after I smog test. Looking into the LPE GT2-3 can and a set of LS6 243's as well

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The 243s are essentially the same as the 317s you have. The flow is very similar, but the 317s flow better at lower valve lift.

 

No point in adding a larger TB for the 2mm difference though.

 

But it is your money ;)

 

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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2 mm difference? I have a 78 on there now. The intake came with no TB so I have to buy a 4 bolt. I know 243's will raise compression and add some power since I will be staying NA for a good while.

 

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Carder09 Senior Enthusiast

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If the TBSS intake is a four bolt, look up Nick Williams 102MM TB, which is not cable but electric. You will need an adapter plate of course but if you ever decide to get a FAST 102 intake, then you will be good to go.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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I seem them on eBay, the fast is out of my price range and so is the nick Williams. I can afford an LS3 TB new on eBay. I got the intake with rails and injectors for $200

 

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Jennabear Senior Enthusiast

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2 mm difference? I have a 78 on there now. The intake came with no TB so I have to buy a 4 bolt. I know 243's will raise compression and add some power since I will be staying NA for a good while.

 

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I see you edited your previous post now. If you are happy going with the 102, go for it!

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Chris

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Edited which post? I don't want to do the 102 nor do I have the cash. I'll be happy with the 90

 

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Wow E85 is $3.59 here. I thought it was supposed to be cheap. Regular is $3.77

 

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Wow E85 is $3.59 here. I thought it was supposed to be cheap. Regular is $3.77

 

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All depends on region. From both work trips and Ryan's posts I've seen how cheap E85 is in Indiana for example but not so much here in Michigan.

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Wow E85 is $3.59 here. I thought it was supposed to be cheap. Regular is $3.77 Sent from my Samsung GS4 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

 

 

$3.76 for premium 93 here... :)

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Not takin my truck :( but I doin my cross-country flight for trainin this weekend. Flyin from Mississippi to Knoxville, TN then from knoxville over to Asheville, NC then on to Little Rock, AK. Ita gomna be a good weekend haha :D

 

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Trans cooler test time has come

 

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Trans cooler test time has come20130712_095347_zps414eb0cd.jpgSent from my Samsung GS4 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

Local place was sellin 28' like that with ac and microwave for 12k new over the 4th weekend. Sounded like a great deal?

 

Btw I have a GS4 also. Fast phone. Besides keyboard anyway.

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This is 26 ft. Ran about 23k. Its fully optioned with generator, electric bunk beds, fridge, freezer, master bed, fueling station

 

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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All depends on region. From both work trips and Ryan's posts I've seen how cheap E85 is in Indiana for example but not so much here in Michigan.

 

2.79 here today

 

 

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