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Tb screen removal bad right ?



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
 
i cant find the part at any local auto parts stores (Autozone, advanced or Napa, pepboys)


whats the "Offical" name for this part? MAF screen, Throttle body Screen? Other?:confused:
 
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.
 
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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.....
 


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

Warbeaver said:
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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.....
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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.
 
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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 ?
 
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Just slide it back in from the front and put the ring back in. If the ring is bent just lay it flat and tap it back down flat.


It shouldn't be straight should be a curve. J/K with the post 34.

Might go out to eVilbay and just check what some want for a 3.8 Throttle body that has the screen. Seen some go for $20 or cheaper shipped to you.
 
I just got one from morad for pretty much Shipping cost. awesome.

and ZZP has them in stock 12$ Screen & ring

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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 just got my canned tune in today from overkill, i was wondering if it would be safe to just leave out the screen for like a week or soo and i will order a brand new screen from rockauto. btw its not tuned for a missing screen, wish i told will i didnt have a screen in it.
 
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?
 


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.
 
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.
 
Ok, so I take back what I said earlier. Just rescanned my fuel trims W/O screen and cant get close. Best #'s were still -1.43. with screen in they zero'd out. No difference in idle or performance either way.But mine will stay in now.
 
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