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Old 23-02-2007, 10:42 PM   #1
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Default Tickford vs XR8 Throttle Bodies

Hi all,
As the heading says, which is the better one compared aginst each other? Are their any gains or advantages in swapping the standard XR8 one with the Tickford one?

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Old 23-02-2007, 11:54 PM   #2
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do you maybe mean a T series? weren't all xr8s "enhanced" by tickford anyway?
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Old 24-02-2007, 12:18 AM   #3
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No, I think it was the 220 engines in the sedans that had the throttle bodies on them with the Tickford logo engraved on it, that's about as much I know.
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Old 24-02-2007, 12:23 AM   #4
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oh, ok....well don't mind me...
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Old 24-02-2007, 12:34 AM   #5
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No, I think it was the 220 engines in the sedans that had the throttle bodies on them with the Tickford logo engraved on it, that's about as much I know.
That's what I've got so you're right about that.
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Old 24-02-2007, 01:39 AM   #6
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A Tickford produced throttle body with an increase in diameter of 5 mm (to 70mm) and a revised throttle plate angle, significantly increases airflow and improves throttle response.
They obviously thought it was of benefit to have more flow or they would have saved there $$$ & not bothered, the T3s got a larger again 82mm throttle body but this would be too large for a mild 5 litre.
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Old 24-02-2007, 09:47 AM   #7
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Ive got the 70mm tickford one on mine, all i noticed was better throttle response and thats about it, if you can find one cheap get it.

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Ive got the tickford one, all i noticed was an extra set of wings in the engine bay?
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Ive got the 70mm tickford one on mine, all i noticed was better throttle response and thats about it, if you can find one cheap get it.

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Thanks Shaun,
Yeah got one given to me the other day, was bad timing as G&D had already done the tune and exhaust but after speaking to Matt it will go on with a revised edit until I go the STROKER :
Ohh and those Di Filipos, definately the way to go, sounds tough and goes harder.
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Old 24-02-2007, 01:23 PM   #10
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TB's just what I need to know about! About to upgrade wifey's AU3 XR8 220Kw but B4 I do I have intentions of plundering goodies for AU2 XR8 Pursuit Ute. Swapping TB was high on the list as the 'winged beast' off 220Kw is 70mm and Pursuit 200Kw is 65mm (as far as I am aware TB on 185Kw is 60mm). Can anyone tell me if the roller rockers in 220Kw are different to 200Kw? Also can anyone think of anything else worth salvaging, I have a big red toolbox and 2 weeks holidays. Oh Yeah, B4 anyone buys a Black AU3 XR8 from a Dealer make sure it's not mine!!
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Old 24-02-2007, 02:03 PM   #11
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It might be easier just to do a total engine swap.
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Old 24-02-2007, 02:04 PM   #12
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TB's just what I need to know about! About to upgrade wifey's AU3 XR8 220Kw but B4 I do I have intentions of plundering goodies for AU2 XR8 Pursuit Ute. Swapping TB was high on the list as the 'winged beast' off 220Kw is 70mm and Pursuit 200Kw is 65mm (as far as I am aware TB on 185Kw is 60mm). Can anyone tell me if the roller rockers in 220Kw are different to 200Kw? Also can anyone think of anything else worth salvaging, I have a big red toolbox and 2 weeks holidays. Oh Yeah, B4 anyone buys a Black AU3 XR8 from a Dealer make sure it's not mine!!
Defenantly swap the TB over as they are a billet and look better, with the roller rockers i think the 200kw had the 1.6 roller rocker and the 220kw got the yellaterra stealth which are a 1.72. If you have time swap them aswell.
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Ive got the tickford one, all i noticed was an extra set of wings in the engine bay?
Classic! LOL!

But don't those wings look lovely though?

Aaahhhhh Tickford wings. I guess I'll have to make do with a can of Red Bull! LOL!

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Ive got the tickford one, all i noticed was an extra set of wings in the engine bay?
Austin if you think there is to many wings under your bonnet ill take it off you as im going to be boring mine out to 75mm and need a test mule?
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You can have it if I can have your engine :
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Classic! LOL!

But don't those wings look lovely though?

Aaahhhhh Tickford wings. I guess I'll have to make do with a can of Red Bull! LOL!

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Old 24-02-2007, 04:29 PM   #17
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You can have it if I can have your engine :
If i got a price from ford for that TB it would almost cover my engine :
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From what I know:
185 & 200 kw Engines = Standard 68.5 or whatever TB.
220 kw Engines = 70mm Tickford TB
250 kw Engines = 82mm Tickford TB
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