280Z Throttle Body Upgrade

[Davey G]

Has anyone used MSA's big throat throttle body + K&N cold air intake upgrade on a 280Z(http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PFFC12/11-3021KI)? If so, what were the results? Was it worth the money? Did you need exhaust upgrades to realize benefits?

[ZCurves]

I am planning to build out a 240SX 60mm TB for my '78 280z. I plan on keeping the stock air box with the K&N. Nissan already mounted it up front, so it is essentially already a Cold Air intake. I do not care for the Cone Filter/Tuner plumbing rig that a lot of people install, it looks too messy -IMHO. You can get a 240SX 60mm TB for < $100 at a pick and pull.

[Davey G]

I am planning to build out a 240SX 60mm TB for my '78 280z. I plan on keeping the stock air box with the K&N. Nissan already mounted it up front, so it is essentially already a Cold Air intake. I do not care for the Cone Filter/Tuner plumbing rig that a lot of people install, it looks too messy -IMHO. You can get a 240SX 60mm TB for < $100 at a pick and pull.

So you just have to add the adapter sleeve with the SX240 TB?

[johnny haywire]

Hey there, I'm new to the forum, but I've been considering the same upgrade. What did you decide to do?

[TomoHawk]

What improvements have you already done to the engine? A bigger TB won't make any difference unless the engine can also handle the increased flow.

[johnny haywire]

Hey TomoHawk,

No upgrades at all yet, but I was thinking to add a mild cam and a header/exhaust set-up down the road. Thanks for the tip, though. I'll take your advice and won't worry about the TB until later on down the road. (Sorry it took so long to reply, I didn't get a notification).