Modified throttle body on Ebay

[Pugmanaught]

Thoughts on this folks?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393238088682?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D234212%26meid%3D1475127d72e84a4f8b7cf0006e30fbfc%26pid%3D101113%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D280489393191%26itm%3D393238088682%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2563228%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWeb&_trksid=p2563228.c101113.m2108

 

[grogee]

It looks a bit pricey to me. If you search on forums you'll find the Mondeo MK1 2.0L throttle body mod. I can't remember exact diameter but it's bigger than standard. To make it worthwhile you have to machine/grind out the inlet manifold to match the larger diameter.

I managed to find the correct Mondeo throttle body for £40 or so posted from Spain. Unfortunately I then decided to 'flow' the throttle butterfly by sharpening it, which had the side effect of raising the idle speed too high even if I completely blocked off ICV. One of these days I'll find a replacement butterfly plate and put it back in.

 

[Pugmanaught]

Yes I'm watching that Spanish Throttle body but the high postage is making me baulk....

 

[mmc757]

I cant say for sure based on that single photo, but that posted ebay TB looks very similar to the stock Cougar/Mondeo 2.5l TB, which is a 54mm unit. I probably have at least one in my basement, if not two or three. If anyone is interested in trying it, I would be willing to see if I can dig one out.

If you assume bigger is better, than the ST200 TB would fit the same flange, but is a 60mm unit.