Thread: Tb screen removal bad right ?

Originally Posted by Warbeaver

thanks for posting those links. see, im not crazy

Dealership 36$ (OMFGBBQ!!!!!!)

go to zzp and order one. they will charge you $10 standard shipping for a $2 part, but you should make it worth your while and order something else from zzp at the same time... that or try a junkyard

i have a spare screen for my car in the basement, just in case

The stock Throttle Body can be restrictive even on a stock engine. The factory installs a screen in the inlet of the Throttle Body to straighten the air as it travels into the MAF sensor. This provides a smoother idle and more consistent fuel delivery. For Maximum performance this screen is disruption in the airflow that can be removed with little or *no adverse effects. On the flow bench we have realized a 10-15% increase in airflow by removing the screen.
Begin by using two sharp objects like screws to pinch the retaining C clip together. Pull towards you for removal. Insert a small object like a screw or flat head screw driver into the edge of the screen and pry it out being careful not to damage it.
* In 97 and 98 GM incorporated the MAF channel into the TB itself. On these cars we have noticed that some of them will idle rough without the screen in the throttle body. If you experience this, simply replace your screen.

BTW, the screen pictured by the OP is still usable as long as it doesn't split any further.[/QUOTE]

Thanks i will try and re use it hopefully it wont split, but i am defently going to get a new one asap, zzp says they are out of stock, and i refuse to pay $36 bucks at the stealership if it's true, i will just go to the hardware store and get some screening that they use on screen doors.

ohh and i'm pretty sure it's called MAF screen not tb screen like i said.

i found the MAF screen on rockauto for $22.79, I'm gonna call the stealership in a few to see how greedy they are.

^^^

Junkyard..... find a regal/impala/monte carlo/grand prix and take out the screen.

i would never make my own mesh one. 1. the fitment is tough 2. my luck i would have the engine suck the mesh out of the tb or a piece of it into my engine.....

Rockauto has them for $23, still a little pricey though.

Well at the dealership calls them tb screens and they want $35 for them!

Originally Posted by Warbeaver

^^^

Junkyard..... find a regal/impala/monte carlo/grand prix and take out the screen.

i would never make my own mesh one. 1. the fitment is tough 2. my luck i would have the engine suck the mesh out of the tb or a piece of it into my engine.....

My junkyards are lame, they wont let you go out and look thorugh the vehicle's and i bet they wouldnt let me just have the screen i would probably have to buy the entire tb.

well none of the parts stores have the screen soo it looks like i will get it at rockauto.

There's some on ebay for $21.27, but shipping was $13 to me.

yeah all the parts stores suck ass.

make sure you get the retaining ring too.

i think it comes with it, i still have my old one if it doesn't well the old retaining ring isnt perfectly straight but it still holds tight around the screen, i also fixed the screen alittle bit, took one of my favorite tools the little hook set, well i took that and pushed the holes that were smooshed together and turned it back into the hole. Soo how does the install go again ?

I just got one from morad for pretty much Shipping cost. awesome.

and ZZP has them in stock 12$ Screen & ring

Spartan GL

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Your site says it is out of stock. but the day is 5/29/2009 does ZZP have any of these in stock? or even carry them?
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i havent had mine in for over 2 yrs... i havent noticed a difference in performance, i may buy one and throw in and see if i notice a difference now that ive been driving without it for so long.

could you guys seriously figure out how to make one post, edit it, and not do multiples all the time? and spartan, do you not know how to edit something when you copy and paste it so it doesnt take up the whole damn screen?

Originally Posted by Bio248

could you guys seriously figure out how to make one post, edit it, and not do multiples all the time? and spartan, do you not know how to edit something when you copy and paste it so it doesnt take up the whole damn screen?

the email was all grouped together it wouldnt let me edit it for some reason

Originally Posted by CTKGP09

itts just the last thing keeping you motor from getting damaged by FOD. its easy to put in, that metal ring that acts as the retainer. the screen sets in there and the ring secures it by expaning in the opening of the tb in front of the screen

Originally Posted by echarleswhyte

Don't know if it would be bad or not, but from what I have learned is that the car manufacturers put in a lot of engineering into a vehicle (believe it or not) and if a piece is there it is there for a reason, it may seem and look like it is useless, but it is necesary for something. I just leave things as they are and fix them

I'd leave it in. It's the last obstacle to crud getting sucked into the motor should it somehow get past the filter.

Originally Posted by Neanderthal

I'd leave it in. It's the last obstacle to crud getting sucked into the motor should it somehow get past the filter.

yeah thats why some people have bent honeycombs and stuff

for anyone thinking that the screen has a big effect on the car: you're wrong. i never ran one and so long as you tune the car correctly it will run just fine.