Quote Originally Posted by wstefan20 View Post
Thanks for the input blue guy. I was under the impression that there were 4 bolt cable ls throttle bodies on some larger trucks and suvs.

I realize it's throwing way too much work and effort for such a small problem, but hey, that about describes this car in a nutshell!
There are...but like I said they're drive by wire...not cable driven like the 97-03's. I'm sure with enough jacking around it would/could work. But it's entirely not worth the trouble.

Quote Originally Posted by wstefan20 View Post
Basically, I'm wondering if by removing the adapter and using the 4 bolt cable ls throttle body, I could dramatically shorten the snout, then position either an lq4 or ls maf sensor in line after I bend the tubing. I'm currently running an open cone and I love it, I'm more trying this for the principle of the thing and the look, which yeah, I know is probably dumb.
4 Bolt LS TB's are DBW as well...the cable driven ones are three bolt TB's...and you'll need an adapter. And an external MAF. So it actually extends farther than OEM stuff or what you are working with currently. I like the ambition...but it's also an N/A 3800. That's like saying: I really want to just retard or advance the timing on this adjustable cam gear on my '96 Civic D16 single slammer. Can you? Sure. But the benefits aren't worth the trouble.


Quote Originally Posted by wstefan20 View Post
I'm thinking the "easiest" route would be to see if the adapter and a northstar throttle body with lq4 maf sensor fits since these are much easier to adapt since there are adapters and converters by zzp where I technically wouldn't even need a custom tune.
The easiest route would to be port that throttle body if you're wanting to do something. The Thrasher box is a nice piece; but it's just literally not worth all the trouble messing with it. I get it that it is about the presentation...but if that's the case just hack the crap out of the inlet portion of the box and angle it with some random silicone elbow. Frozen Boost sells a bunch of quality stuff.

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Plus, I'm not sure where I'm going with this car, if I go turbo, although the gains would be small, I'd already have the maf sensor I need.

I really appreciate the input, and will definitely take it into consideration. Any other thoughts are appreciated!
If you're going turbo the Thrasher Box is gone anyways. So there's that to figure, too. So is it worth messing with it when you're eventually going to toss it out the window since the snail is going to be sitting right there.