Throttle body

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Jguzman

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IMG_1408.jpegwasn’t sure how to add videos but I have days where it goes away and today was the first time it came out in hot weather but usually happens when it’s cold but I’ve tried to reset the throttle but comes back on with this light and it is ported and engine 5.7 stroked into a 6.4 short block if that matters but I’m wondering if it’s something bad or if I just need a retune and I am gonna go back to the tuner but just wanna make sure if there anything else before I make the hour and half drive to the tuner
 

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View attachment 560708wasn’t sure how to add videos but I have days where it goes away and today was the first time it came out in hot weather but usually happens when it’s cold but I’ve tried to reset the throttle but comes back on with this light and it is ported and engine 5.7 stroked into a 6.4 short block if that matters but I’m wondering if it’s something bad or if I just need a retune and I am gonna go back to the tuner but just wanna make sure if there anything else before I make the hour and half drive to the tuner
If it's a ported TB that uses a bigger then normal throttle blade aka a true bore,the throttle body might literally be wore out if it has some milege on it. You could try taking it off and giving it a good cleaning,make sure you disconnect the negative battery post before removing it,then give it the old foot to the floor relearn when you hook everything back up.While it's off,look really close at the pins and receptlcals in the connector.
My true bore Fastman actually wore out the stepper motor after about 10 years and 50,000 miles
 

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@Wild one is spot on!!!!!

If your TB is worn out... highly recommend the FastMan Oversized Bore...
This is the bees-knees and would serve you very well!

Make no mistake... this is the real deal and better than all others.
He even makes one that goes to 99mm ;)

Any true bore throttle body that uses a bigger throttle blade will eventually wear out the stepper motor.
The throttle bodies are designed to just be adequate with the stock sized throttle blade,as soon as they have to open and close a bigger throttle blade in the airstream,the motors life gets shorter.
 

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Any true bore throttle body that uses a bigger throttle blade will eventually wear out the stepper motor.
The throttle bodies are designed to just be adequate with the stock sized throttle blade,as soon as they have to open and close a bigger throttle blade in the airstream,the motors life gets shorter.
Agreed!
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