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Differences between LT1 and tuned port throttle bodies?

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Old 09-12-2003, 08:51 AM
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Differences between LT1 and tuned port throttle bodies?

I just picked up a TPI from an '86 IROC that I will eventually be swapping onto my truck's 350. The throttle body on it doesn't seem to be in the best condition. I have some LT1 parts laying around and happen to have both a 48 and 52mm throttle body for an LT1 and was wondering if there are any real differences in them? Looking around at parts sites, a lot of them list different part numbers for the separate throttle bodies, but I've also heard they're interchangeable. Just curious.
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Old 09-12-2003, 04:40 PM
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The throttle cable is different, but it will bolt up.
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Old 09-12-2003, 04:52 PM
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The sensors are different as well, not sure if the TPI sensors will bolt to an LT1 TB.
Try it and let us know if they work.
I've got a bunch of LT1 throttle bodies, if it works for you, I may have one made to 52mm and slap it on my TPI car.
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Cool. I figured it'd be something pretty basic if anything. Sounds good. Thanks, guys.

Don't wait around for me to try it, though. It'll be a while. I just got the TPI and there are a ton of other things I need to buy to build the motor before I even get started and I have no cash. I just had to jump on the TPI because it was a deal I couldn't resist.
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