zak Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 My mate Pete is in Iraq right now doing his duty and upon his return I want to be able to fit a 52mm throttle body to his 1.6k series Caterham. So any of you got one in decent nick? Looking for someone who has upgraded to DTH throttle bodies I guess. I got one myself last year for £50 so thats what I am expecting to pay. thanks from Pete and thanks from me. *thumbup* 😬 Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 They tend to go for almost double that on e-bay and at breakers... ...I think you must have been quite lucky. New price is now approx. £146. I do have one (modified to improve the flow), but I can't let it go until the new engine is running properly. Project Scope-Creep is underway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 Wow double that. OK, Myles if you can me (and Pete) in mind when your engine is running sweetly that would be cool. Hopefully mind you something will come along. Guess I was mighty lucky huh!? 😬 Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 the word KEEP as in Keep in mind in the above post sort of helps readability!!! Sorry 😳 Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I will post if for sale (along with some other redundant bits - a modified VVC-plenum for instance) when I'm sure I won't need to put the old one back in. Project Scope-Creep is underway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahey Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I've got one but would need nearer the £100 mark. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 Thanks Wahey, but I guess thats out of the budget. Cant contact Pete (in Iraq) so guess you'll have to put it up for grabs in the For Sale forum. thanks anyway Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 here is why I hoped £50 was reasonable again. Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL MARRIOTT Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Oh Thod it, sold mine for £50 *mad* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 Yeah thanks Paul ☹️ Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dinnim Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 Zak, have a look here don't know if it's of any use at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 Duncan thanks but I wish you hadnt posted that on here. Can do without the bidding war! Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 The one on e-bay looks more like an old 55 - you certainly don't want that monstrose-lump on the side. Keep hunting. Project Scope-Creep is underway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 10, 2005 Author Share Posted March 10, 2005 thanks Myles, so this is no good then? Z Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 It's not ideal by any means. You really ought to stick-out for a proper 52mm jobby. I have seen them go for £80ish on e-bay - but most seem to crack the ton. Aside from it being an old, old unit, the one on ebay has got a load of redundant mechanical rubbish tacked on the side - which you can't get rid of (early version of the IACV, AFAIK). A 52 is big-enough for 160 on a 1.8 - anything larger will either go beyond the bounds of what the standard ECU can reasonably cope with - or at the very least will make low-speed driving (town/car-park speed) a rather jumpy experience. Project Scope-Creep is underway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 thanks Myles, will give the Ebay one a miss then. So, anyone got a regular 52 mm throttle body around taking up loads of room Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Ok, ok, ok, ... i've one off my Trophy 160. (covered 3500 miles from new). What do u need.. the Tb unit and or the complete inlet manifold? Emerald Isle's 1st SV 148lbft @ 6091rpm/182bhp @ 6690rpm engineered for low revs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 I am after just the throttle body unit so I can fit it to my mate Pete's 1.6 K series. He's PeeWee on here but whilst doing his bit for queen and country I am trying to sort this out. Private mail to you on its way. Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 12, 2005 Author Share Posted March 12, 2005 Timbo, have private mailed you but had no response? Is that because its your work email? Hoping (needing! 😬) to hear from you! Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 14, 2005 Author Share Posted March 14, 2005 Timbo, you there? I want to buy just the throttle body from you - I have another option waiting but I am holding off for you. Please let me know if we have a deal £50 plus postage to the UK. 😬 Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 16, 2005 Author Share Posted March 16, 2005 Hi Timbo, Havent heard anything from you. Tomorrow (Thursday 17th March) I will accept the kind offer made to me by someone else. Holding out for you - please advise today. thanks Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Sorry for not replying, have been up to my eyes. I wasn't ignoring you..... just had little or no time. Firstly i want to check the TB is correct as per your requirements. Its in the garage, all wrapped up in plastic with the aluminium plenum sinse Oct last year. I've a load of old VVC stuff.. ECU's, injectors etc, I must post for sale soon. I'll give you a bell tonight re. price. Timbo. Emerald Isle's 1st SV 148lbft @ 6091rpm/182bhp @ 6690rpm engineered for low revs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 Hey Timbo, Thanks for chatting last night. Very much want to go with the ali plenum and throttle body we discussed. Got lucky with MSN Messenger and Pete is really excited about it too. Let me know how much and where to send payment when you know shipping costs. cheers bud - and thanks re the engine tuning advice too!!!! Zak Updated site 16th Oct 04 - www.zak7.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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