You are in the exact, same predicament as I... stinks doesn't it? []

 

Go with the R/T high flow! I have the T/B and while it's a killer piece it will not give you any noticeable power, more like it enhances the way it drives. I'll assume the R/T highflow gives you the same or similiar rush that the ORP does and man is that a blast! With the T/B I noticed an improved pedal feel, my RPM's seem to hang in a way that I prefer over stock when shifting, most importantly the cold start idle RPM's dropped some and I liked that. Just my opinion but I say go with the high flow [thumb]

 

Between those two, R/T Cat ALL THE FRICKIN WAY. The TB is a good piece, but I would not pay full retail for it, in fact, I didn't I just bought it used, lol. Get the cat.

 

Do the RT cat or ORP first, then the TB. The TB is a nice mod, but as frush said, its pricey and IMO its not worth full retail. I paid $150 for mine and that is borderline for me. Really, porting the stock TB gives almost the full effect for just about free.

 

yea go with the cat, you will see more gains from the cat than the TB.

 

TB - Better pedal feel (porting the stock tb WON'T give you this) and opens up the path for the intake. Not much power to be gained.

RT cat - Makes the exhaust louder and gives a good kick in the pants.

I'd recommend the RT cat, though it's a pain in the butt to install!

 

CAT first and TB later. Try to find a used TB. Rare to find, but good when you do.

 

you will see alot better gains with the cat compared the the throttle body.............The cat i think is supposed to give like 5-7whp or something like that, while the throttle body only slightly imporoves your hp, but it does increase the throttle response

 

I know a guy selling a brand new SVT R/T cat unused & in the box still + fasteners for $300. + shipping. PM me if interested.

 

The T/B is the part that you want to get once everything else is in place, intake & Highflow / ORP. That's when it becomes noticeably appreciable. And do try and get it used to save some coin, I see them for sale alot or so it seems.

 

get the cat

 

Dathlox You have a PM...[]

It seems everyone agree's the cat should come first, which is cool, cause that's what i really wanted to do first anyway. Hopefully I can snag that one posted above and save a few bucks too![]

 

R/T cat

 

I personally would like my car to drive better so I would go with the T/B.

 

I personally would like my car to drive better so I would go with the T/B.

It will drive a lot better with the Cat. About 7 horsepower better. [confused]

 

Well.. I have a R/TCat in route to me this week, so I'll report back on improvement by next weekend []

 

Please do so... I will be waiting eagerly for your input! THanks!! JM

 

definatley let us know!

 

You did the right thing - you can find used TBs for $200 any day of the week when you get around to it - and I do recommend getting one eventually - it will work in combination with the intake and the cat.

All intake/exhaust flow-type mods will leverage off one another.

 

i knew the tb was going to be a financial pain, so i just went and got it outta the way along with a rear mount. hoping the tune might help that tb a lil' but the high flow is next in line.

 

A TB on the SVT is useless. Seriously. The stocker is big enough. The improved throttle response is just because of a different pivot point/arm and a different spring. Focus Fanatics dyoed for what... 4HP at 6000RPM? And that's the first time I've seen a "proven" positive gain from one.

I had one for a brief period of time, and only because someone was parting out their car and I bought everything as one package. I sold off what I didn't want. I had it on the car for a little while just to try it. I sold it along with the SD and livewire set.

I have a 57mm on my mustang and it has 240rwhp. Not a restriction there.

I think people just buy the TB so they have more mods on there car. Guess it makes them feel better. The ORP is a better choice, but it makes your car sound like ass. There is a torque loss down low, thats for sure... but a nice gain above 4000RPM. I am still contimplating taking mine off because it sounds like ass.

 

^^I bought it because it does give better throttle response with the revised pivot...............

 

It's also noticeably larger throughout



It may not make much of any power (what does on these cars) but what it does for driveability especially when combined with complimentary mods like an intake, ORP, or high flow is very appreciable. Every time I drive my car now I can't help but think "this" is how it should have driven from the factory. There are entirely too many used T/B's in the market for anyone to pay full price thereby making these affordable. Calling it useless IMO is quite off the mark.

 

It's also noticeably larger throughout



It may not make much of any power (what does on these cars) but what it does for driveability especially when combined with complimentary mods like an intake, ORP, or high flow is very appreciable. Every time I drive my car now I can't help but think "this" is how it should have driven from the factory. There are entirely too many used T/B's in the market for anyone to pay full price thereby making these affordable. Calling it useless IMO is quite off the mark.

What does it do for driveability that can't be duplicated for free?

It is a waste of money on our cars. I understand people try to rationalize purchasing it... but that doesn't make it a worthwhile modification.

Why do you think there are so many used ones?

 

What does it do for driveability that can't be duplicated for free?

the revised pivot point maybe??