Budget modifications for the diy er

[k1500 97]

Another great budget mod is to delete the lip on the underside of the throttle blade, if you haven’t already. Gives it a nice jumpy throttle response.

Ive have thought about doing that. (But how would you plug the 2 rivet holes after)??

 

[slow_c1500]

Ive have thought about doing that. (But how would you plug the 2 rivet holes after)??

You can just screw the screws back in, but be sure to use red thread locker.

 

[99xcss4]

Ive have thought about doing that. (But how would you plug the 2 rivet holes after)??

watch this

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[99xcss4]

this is also an option the inside diamiter is opened up a bit and no lip on the throttle blade https://www.vendio.com/stores/jantz...y/4-3-5-0-5-7-vortec-ported-thro/lid=30596935

 

[df2x4]

Just FYI, I did the throttle blade mod on my red truck ('97 C1500 4.3L) and didn't like it. Made the throttle feel more like an on/off switch than a linear control. From other discussions here on the subject over the years it seems like the V6 trucks may be more sensitive to this than the V8s for whatever reason. Either way, if you're going to do this I'd recommend grabbing a spare factory throttle blade so if you end up not liking it you can go back to stock. I did after a few months.

 

[99xcss4]

me and my former friend did this on his truck that was not stock but not enough mods to be mild either and it did make an improvement no negative effects but his truck is a 350 not a v6

 

[95burban]

Cold ice water down the intake. Works great on tbi and carbs. Not really a mod but helps get rid of carbon and really works.

 

[99xcss4]

what is really bad is if you remove the rivets that hold the restrictor/lip in place all you need to do is remove the lip when you do leave the plate alone

 

[k1500 97]

Cold ice water down the intake. Works great on tbi and carbs. Not really a mod but helps get rid of carbon and really works

Confused why water in the intake. Water is a un combustible liquid.

 

[99xcss4]

it is a joke please what ever you do DO NOT put water down your intake you will hydra-lock your engine