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1996-2004 Mustang GT BBK Throttle Body Intake Review

The BBK Mustang Throttle Intake for 1996-2004 Mustang GT is not only a great looking appearance upgrade, but is proven to make significant gains in power output and throttle response. This one-of-a-kind throttle body and upper plenum combo is one of the most popular items Brothers Performance sells. That popularity is most likely due to the fact that it is inexpensive, easy to install and a proven performer. Not only that but it is a great upgrade at any stage of modification, from mild bolt-on street cars to supercharged dedicated drag race cars.

It’s pretty common knowledge that the easiest way to extract more power from your Mustang's engine is to make it easier to get air in. By reducing intake restriction, the BBK Throttle Intake makes it easier for the engine to draw in more air. The increase of air that results from this means more air in the combustion chamber, and therefore more power. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Ford Mustang, Opinion, Product Installation Video and tagged BBK Performance, bbk throttle body, bbk throttle intake, mustang throttle body, bbk upper plenum, mustang plenum on August 18, 2017 by Jason Rice.
1996 – 2004 Ford Mustang BBK 73mm Throttle Intake Test

1996 – 2004 Ford Mustang BBK 73mm Throttle Intake Test

Mustang enthusiasts are always on the hunt for horsepower and BrothersPerformance.com is your one-stop source for all your performance needs. To show you some of the great parts we offer, our team recently did a 1996 – 2004 Ford Mustang BBK 73mm Throttle Intake test on a 2003 Mustang GT.

BBK’s 73mm Throttle Intake (Part Number 17801), sells for right around $250.00 and combines a 73mm Throttle Body with a high-flow Upper Intake Plenum into one sweet-looking unit that is easy to install and will outflow the stock throttle body and upper plenum on any 1996 to 2004 Mustang with the 4.6 liter V8 engine. It’s common to see as much as 12 to 15 horsepower gained at the wheels, but we wanted to see it with our own eyes.

This is the large 78mm BBK Throttle Intake

The BBK Performance Mustang Throttle Intake is designed and manufactured here in the USA and will create quicker throttle response and better acceleration. All BBK Performance Power Plus throttle bodies are CNC-machined from high-quality 356 aluminum castings to ensure perfect OEM quality and fit every time. They feature die-stamped throttle linkages, double sealed bearings, and O-ringed throttle shafts.

This throttle body is also a direct replacement, and the kit includes all the necessary gaskets and instructions for a quick and easy installation. This is one of those simple installs designed for the do-it-yourselfer. All it takes is about 30 minutes of your time and basic hand tools. We especially like the show-quality Charcoal Titanium powdercoated finish.

Not only is the 73mm throttle bore larger than stock, but the inlet elbow features smoothed internal radius on the short and large turn, plus volume is increased. This equals improved volume and better overall airflow into the engine. BBK Performance also offers a larger 78mm version, designed to work great with nitrous oxide or forced induction.

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1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake

1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake

Gain power with a 1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake, which starts around $250.00. One of the most unique components in the Mustang aftermarket is the BBK Performance Throttle Intake kit. This throttle/intake combo fuses the throttle body with the intake elbow to improve performance on 4.6 Two-Valve modular Ford V8 engines found on 1996 to 2004 Mustangs and other Ford vehicles. Click the videos for a closer look.

This is an awesome component since it allows you to replace the restrictive factory intake parts with an attractive, high-flow induction unit. BBK Performance offers the Throttle Intake in 73 mm and 78 mm versions and with either a Charcoal Titanium Powdercoat finish or a polished finished for a few more dollars. Each kit comes with all the gaskets and hardware for a quick and simple installation on your Ford Mustang modular engine. Best of all, you can expect between a 12-15 horsepower increase at the wheels.

Increase power and performance with a BBK Performance Throttle Intake

The 1996 – 2004 BBK 4.6 Mustang Throttle Intake increases the airflow to your intake manifold to increase low-rpm power for improved throttle response, as well as extra power in the upper rpm range. This equates to more fun around town and better performance on track. We recommend the 73 mm unit for mild mods, and the 78 mm unit for more serious combinations. This is a must-have item once you’ve added nitrous or forced induction.

In addition to great looks, BBK Performance assembles each Throttle Intake from strong 356 aluminum castings, which is then CNC-machined and fitted with high-quality mechanical parts such as die-stamped throttle linkages, double-sealed bearings and an O-ringed throttle shaft. Plus, all BBK throttle bodies are designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA. What you’ll notice is smooth throttle actuation and durability that meets or exceeds the original standards.

Increasing airflow to your engine is relatively easy way to increase horsepower and torque, and BBK offers many parts that allow you to find this power right in your driveway. For maximum flow, we recommend pairing your Throttle Intake with a Cold-Air Intake and exhaust headers with a high-flow exhaust. Additional mods common to 1996 – 2004 4.6 Mustangs are underdrive pulleys, a recalibrated factory computer using a hand-held flash tuner, and numerically higher rear end gear ratios.

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2005 to 2010 Mustang BBK Power Plus Throttle Body

2005 to 2010 Mustang BBK Power Plus Throttle Body

Late-Model Mustang owners have long been aware of the improvements offered from an aftermarket throttle body. Larger-than-stock throttle bodies give your engine an increase in airflow and BrothersPerformance.com stocks a complete selection of Mustang throttle bodies for virtually every application. As you know, BBK Performance was the very first aftermarket company to provide a Mustang-specific throttle body, way back in the Fox-body Mustang days. And one popular model is the 2005 to 2010 Mustang BBK Power Plus Throttle Body.

The 2005-2010 Mustang GT was equipped with the reliable 300 horsepower 4.6-liter modular Three-Valve engine that uses a front-mounted twin-bore throttle body. And while they make 300 horsepower in stock trim, a generous bump in power can be had with simple bolt-on parts including cold-air kits, headers and exhaust, camshafts, intake manifolds, flash tuners and of course, throttle bodies. Direct bolt-on BBK Power Plus throttle bodies for the 4.6 can be had from BBK in either twin-62 mm or twin-65 mm sizes.

Each BBK throttle body begins life as a high-quality 356-aluminum casting, which is very strong and provides excellent resistance to corrosion. This aluminum type is commonly used in aircraft parts, structural castings such as automatic transmission cases, and impellers, too.

Each casting is CNC-machined and comes with new electronic controlled injection-molded plastic gear assemblies to work smoothly with your drive-by-wire system. All this technology makes for a hassle-free installation that you can accomplish at home. By the way, installation is actually easy enough for a novice and requires only hand tools.

BBK not only sells a variety of throttle bodies for the Fox Mustang, but for all late-model 5.0L, Two-Valve, Three-Valve and Four-Valve Mustang engines—right up to the all-new 2015 models. And BBK Power Plus throttle bodies are designed and built with quality and performance in mind—right here in the U.S.A.

With no other modifications, we’ve seen 10-15 horsepower at the wheels—but the best performance will come after you installed a new tune. We always recommend a flash tuner, such as the SCT X4 and a cold-air kit to compliment a new throttle body. This is the best way you’ll maximize airflow and the air/fuel ratio for efficiency, power and drivability.

This entry was posted in Ford Mustang, Great Videos You MUST See!, Ford Mustang Video, New Video and tagged Brothers Performance, BBK Performance, ford, mustang, throttle body, evan smith, mustang throttle body, evan j smith, three-valve, modular engine, modular on December 19, 2014 by Evan Smith.