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BBK 73mm Throttle Body (11-17 V6)

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BBK 73mm Throttle Body (11-17 V6)
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    Features, Video & Details

    • Increases of 15 RWHP
    • 73mm Single Bore
    • Machined from High Quality Aluminum Castings
    • Simple Bolt-On Installation
    • No Tuning or Computer Mods Required
    • CARB EO Number: D-245-17 (2011-2014 Models Only)
    • Fits 2011-2017 3.7L V6

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    Review & Installation Video

    Review & Install Video

    Hey, I'm Justin with AmericanMuscle.com, and I'm taking a closer look at BBK's 73mm Throttle Body, fitting the Drive-by-Wire 3.7 L V6, found in all 2011 and newer V6 Mustangs. The basic function of this Throttle Body is to allow more air into your engine, by replacing your smaller diameter 68mm factory Throttle Body with this larger 73mm unit. Now ultimately you can expect a small bump in power and throttle response. Taking a closer look at the throttle body, you can see that it's been designed and built very well. The body is cast from 356 grade aluminum, and all the internals have been strengthened and gone over as well. A real nice feature of this BBK Throttle Body is that it already includes all of your Drive-by-Wire electronics, which have been pre-installed for you. This makes this a 100% Plug-n-Play bolt-on-and-go mod. Now you can run this Throttle Body bone-stock without a tune or an intake, and still make more power, but this is one of those mods that's greatly benefit from other supporting mods, such as Cold Air Intake Systems, Headers Exhaust, and especially a tune. Another benefit of using this BBK is the ease of install. Now since it already includes all of your Drive-By-Wire electronics, as I already pointed out, you literally unbolt your factory Throttle Body, unplug the sensor, and then re-install the new BBK in reverse order. Doing all of this should take you no more than an hour. So if you're looking to make the most out of your 3.7 L V6, and to complement your other Bolt-Ons, then be sure to check out this 73mm BBK Throttle Body, right here at AmericanMuscle.com.

    Excellent Performance Gains. Replace your restrictive factory throttle body with a BBK Power Plus Series Throttle body that features a generous, free flowing 73mm bore design. It is a simple, direct bolt-on install that does not require any computer tuning to enjoy the newly discovered power you have put on your drive-by-wire pony. Expect to see gains of 15HP.

    Quality Construction. This BBK Mustang throttle body is CNC machined from high quality 356 aluminum to ensure OEM quality and a perfect fit. Features like OEM die stamped throttle linkages, double sealed bearings, and o ringed throttle shafts make this throttle body one of best on the market today.

    Bolt-On Installation.     The BBK Throttle Body is designed for a straightforward installation and features pre-installed electronics making it a no-hassle go fast upgrade.

    No Tune Required. These Power Plus Series Throttle Bodies are designed to work with a factory tune in most cases. Depending on ECM sensitivity on your model and other modifications, a tune is sometimes recommended. While it's not normally required, a tune will not only allow the vehicle to work with certain aftermarket add ons but will also improve overall performance of your entire array of upgrades to work together as a whole and can normally update such items as the factory torque limit functions.

    CARB Certified. Best of all, this BBK Throttle Body is 50 State Legal for the 2011-2014 Model Years under CARB EO Number: D-245-17.

    Application. This BBK Power Plus Series 73mm Throttle Body is specifically designed to fit the 2011 to 2017 V6 Mustangs with the 3.7L TiVCT V6 engine.

    Fitment: 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Details

    MPN# 1822

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    What's in the Box
    • (1) Throttle Body
    • (4) Bolts
    Installation Info
    Tech Specs
    Throttle Body Specifications
    Bore Size:73mm Single or Twin Blade:Single
    Year:2011-2017Model:3.7 V6
    Material:AluminumFinish:Cast Finish
    Manufacture:BBKComputer Tune Required:No
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        Questions & Answers (85)

        5 Top Rated Questions

        Stock 68mm to this 73mm. That is only 5mm more. Is that miniscule amount really going to give gains of 15HP? I doubt it..

        • This alone will not gain upwards of 15 HP. As stated in the video above, this working in unison with other supporting mods will give you a larger increase in power.

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        Will I need to update my tune for this?

        • This BBK TB does not require a tune after installation. However, getting a tune will offer you the best performance from the upgrade! If you already have Bama tunes (even if you didn't have a tuner/tunes yet), I'd highly recommend getting updated tune files to include this TB. Your engine will be getting increased air flow and letting your computer know that will only help improve power!

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        Will this work with the JLT Intake? I have a JLT Intake on my 2012 V6 and I am looking into getting this throttle body, and wasn't sure if it would fit right or if i needed to change/modify the piping that came with the Intake.

        • It will fit the same as stock just a bit tighter that's all :)

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        Will this fit with an Air Raid CAI? I already have a Air Raid CAI for the 2012 V6. I am wondering if it is possible to add this as well. I understand it may be difficult, but I would surely purchase if I knew it is possible. Thanks

        • yes, if you look at the pictures for this product, there is picture of a car with an air raid CAI and BBk throttle body.

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        Is there a throttle body spacer that is available that will work with this throttle body?

        • If you are looking for a throttle body spacer that will work with the BBK 73mm Throttle Body (11-17 V6), look no further than the SR Performance Throttle Body Spacer (11-17 V6) item #41337 (www.americanmuscle.com/sr-throttle-body-spacer-1114v6.html). This spacer connects directly to the throttle body to give your Mustang more power by increasing plenum volume.

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        10 More Questions
        will this fit with a K N Typhoon cold air intake? 1 answer
        Does this sound better than a stock throttle body? Is there a big difference in sound with this throttle body? 1 answer
        Will this fit a 2016 V6 Mustang if i have the BBK Blackout Cold Air Intake Item # 389767 installed? 1 answer
        Why is it the Airaid Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer recommended by the website when the staff says it won't work together with the bkk throttle body. Also has any got any feedback on this combo? 1 answer
        I have a 2017 V6 and looking on the American Muscle website it says my stock TB is 80mm, is this correct or will i actually see a performance gain by dropping 7mm? 1 answer
        I just bought my '12 V6 in December and am already having issues. One of them happened today where, at 45mph, the car violently jerked, the dash wrench light came on and while the car didn't stall, I had zero throttle response. I coasted to the side of the road w/ my hazards on and shut the car off. After checking fluids, etc, I was able to start it back up without issue and continue driving to work. A quick google turned up known issues with factory throttle bodies on a lot of 2010/11/12 Ford cars, including Mustangs. My simple question is, will this fix that? 1 answer
        Hi guys! I already have a pretty tight fit with my SR performance intake and I was curious how much bigger is this throttle body compared to stock. I am just worried that the setup I have will not fit well. Thanks. 1 answer
        Does this make sense with a procharger? 0 answer
        If the BBK 73mm throttle Body is installed on a 2014 Mustang V6 equipped with a K N CAI, will there be any modifications required to the CAI? I know it's compatible, but will it fit without alteration to the K N CAI? Thanks. 1 answer
        I have a 2014 Mustang V6 with a K N CAI system installed. Will the BBK 73MM Throttle Body fit without any modification to the existing CAI? Thank you! 1 answer

          Customer Reviews (100+) Write a Review

          Overall Rating 4.6

          out of 5 stars

          Installation Time:Less than 1 Hour

          Installation Cost:0-$100

          • Performance Gain 4.195206 4.2
          • Fit 4.764505 4.8



          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            October 22, 2019

            Great

            It gave me great performance and throttle response

            DongHoon

            Year: 2015 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            September 21, 2019

            It works great

            I was getting error messages and my mustang cutting off. Installed the BBK smooth throttle all the way

            Jburns

            Year: 2013 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 1/5

            September 16, 2019

            Garbage

            No good condition. Not recommended. Part is straight up garbage. I payed for this and they won’t let me return it even though it’s defective.

            Abelcabrera

            Year: 2013 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (1)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            September 09, 2019

            Awesome Product

            Amazing, felt the difference in power right away, only took 10-15 min to install, nice and easy

            OscarV

            Year: 2017 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 4/5

            Installation Time: Afternoon

            August 04, 2019

            Nice power boost

            You can feel the power bost in the low range RPM. Throttle response it definetly better.

            johnny1shoe

            Year: 2013 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            July 19, 2019

            Well worth it

            Great item, easy install less than 15mins, really could tell the difference an more gas mileage

            ClintD

            Year: 2017 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (1)

          • 4/5

            July 12, 2019

            Tb

            Can only tell the difference in sport mode, but pretty good upgrade

            Derrall

            Year: 2015 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            July 12, 2019

            BBK throttle body install

            I just received and installed my BBK throttle body. Installation is just as described on the American Muscle video, but you need to download the instruction from BBK as you have to sync your gas pedal to the throttle body. It's a simple procedure only takes about 2 minutes but without it your computer doesn't know the throttle position to the new throttle body and will try to change the idle leading to poor running possible check engine lights. Also give it about a hundred miles to fine-tune itself before passing judgment.

            SteveR

            Year: 2013 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (4)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            July 01, 2019

            2012 3.7 mustang

            Probably took about 20 minutes to install, notable low end gains and a more smooth shift with what seems to be less power loss between shifts. Would recommend Current mod list with the 73mm throttle body BBK short headers Ford racing x-pipe MAGNAFLOW comp axle backs Ingen CAI

            Sidd

            Year: 2012 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 1/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            June 08, 2019

            High Rev @ Idle

            I installed it, quick and simple. Attached easily to my Airaid CAI (I was worried the Throttle Body outlet would be too large). Then started the engine and instantly revved up to around 3K and wouldn't come down. Tried driving it but the high rev had me concerned so I didn't leave the neighborhood. Before installation I took the tune from MPT 91 Performance W/Ghost Cam back to stock, then disconnected the battery and installed the TB. I can't find anything on the web, your site, forum boards or BBK's site to help me. Soooo, there it sits in my garage with my stock TB installed. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.

            DougD

            Year: 2014 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (6)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            May 17, 2019

            Easy to install

            Super simple to install. On;t too 20 minutes. Already feeling a slight increase in throttle response.

            MSteed

            Year: 2015 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 2/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            May 13, 2019

            Reliable 1 year in.

            Mods are a CAI and tune. Unfortunately the throttle body spacer was not compatible with this product. With the mods noted, the throttle body does not make any difference as far as performance is concerned. Maybe it would if there was no tune. Being that the tune did not need to be adjusted after the larger throttle body was installed, I'm not sure how much this mod alone would net, but I can say with a tune and CAI there was no improvement.

            SwollenMember57

            Year: 2015 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            May 09, 2019

            Love it !!

            Wakes up the throttle response so much. To the ground realistically I would say maybe 10 hp

            GeorgeA

            Year: 2011 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 4/5

            Installation Time: Afternoon

            April 29, 2019

            Smooth Performance

            Product works great. Smooth throttle response and has improved the low end performance noticeably. It is a tight install on the stock rubber boot but it is doable with a little patience. Would definitely recommend this product.

            CammerTim

            Year: 2011 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 1/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            April 29, 2019

            HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

            Okay, so I’ve had two of these and neither one worked properly. The first one would not allow the engine to idle properly and violently shook the motor. Second one let it idle, but was very loud and stuttered. Reduced power about 15 hp and engine ran terrible. I’ve had trust issues with BBK recently. These are going back and I’m getting a refund

            StarkS550

            Year: 2017 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (2)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            April 28, 2019

            Great mod

            the first time i order this and got it i got a defective part the electronics were messed up on it but i emailed American muscle and they sent me a replacement that worked great notice a lot better throttle response. after i installed i loaded a tune up and man what a difference, help my v6 come alive.

            EricR

            Year: 2014 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (1)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            April 17, 2019

            Maustang V6 BBK Throttle Body

            Awesome product, feeling more horsepower. Nice sound, and really easy to install.

            1IdJak

            Year: 2015 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            April 12, 2019

            Great

            This a Airaid CAI and a bama tune it runs strong and still getting 25 mpg on an every day driver

            Slowv6

            Year: 2014 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (0)

          • 5/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            April 04, 2019

            Great Mod!!

            Install took about 15 minutes. All you really need is an 8mm socket or wrench and a beer. Before install, be sure to disconnect the battery. After new Throttle Body has been installed and the battery reconnected. Turn on your Mustang and drive it around SLOWLY. Give your Mustang time to acclimate to the new change. After about 5-10min. GUN IT and you will feel the push. Hoorah! American Muscle!

            DMRenaud

            Year: 2014 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (4)

          • 4/5

            Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour

            March 18, 2019

            great!!

            So I've clearly noticed an increase in performance and throttle response. The only issue that has occurred is a P2282 code (air leak from throttle body and intake valve) has occurred and having difficulty determining if it's a mechanical issue or my computer just bugging out due to the increase of air flow.

            Mack

            Year: 2015 Submodel: V6

            Helpful (6)

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