i think it could be a sleeving inside the tube, so it would need to be bored out properly possibly?

i think it is the fact that it not only that it extends within the throttle body, but it also being a smaller diameter, i don't think its a sleeve, the whole funnel is a single piece, and file/grinding/sanding would work but it would be alot of work unless you have the proper tools

OK cool it's making more sense now, and I came to the same conclusion as you w0n.

What I really want to clarify now is whether Kameleon was suggesting for me to get a Gen 3 throttle body and inlet, or a late Gen 2 throttle body and inlet (as opposed to my early Gen 2 parts). He said 1992, so I guess he means late Gen 2?

I've mostly ignored the ATS intake manifold/plenum in all this too, as it is a separate issue altogether. I know that nearly all high power 3SGTEs have the ATS intake manifold or something similar, but I'm wondering if I really need it. Hmmm.

I think if you cut off the protrusion close the the mounting face then used a half round file to file away the inside of the funnel, it wouldn't be too hard. Aluminium files and sands pretty easily. Although it would be tricky to get it perfectly round, but I think you could get pretty close. Could also use a stone in a die grinder or drill.

You would also need to check how much material will be left just upstream of the flange, dont want to leave it too thin.

Cheers

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Originally posted by artymr2

I think if you cut off the protrusion close the the mounting face then used a half round file to file away the inside of the funnel, it wouldn't be too hard. Aluminium files and sands pretty easily. Although it would be tricky to get it perfectly round, but I think you could get pretty close. Could also use a stone in a die grinder or drill.

You would also need to check how much material will be left just upstream of the flange, dont want to leave it too thin.

Cheers

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It could be done, but I'd rather replace it because I think the funnel shape looks weird anyway.

If he said 92 he means gen2 - im fairly sure the gen3 doesn't just bolt up.

If you want an intake manifold look for the JUN replica ones - Best looking intake manifold around easily. (can't comment on functionality but it cant be too bad)
You probably won't need it - you are't going for record attempts or anything. 250kw's is a good healthy number that seems to suit the car and motor well. That said,if you are looking at TB's decide what intake you want first - alot of them use the ford 70mm throttle body which would make all this deciding a waste of time.

Probably not worth the effort to DIY anyway if its cheap to get one.

Cheers

can always try and find a caldina manifold, they work wonders if you can find them for the right price.
the wrong price:
http://rpmgarage.com/new/detail/?tid=15399

Even with the throttle body thats a rip lol plus the devil of postage and its just insane. You can get a good custom one like the ATS one for cheaper than that

Caldina wont fit a gen2 easily.

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Originally posted by nuk1ear

can always try and find a caldina manifold, they work wonders if you can find them for the right price.
the wrong price:
http://rpmgarage.com/new/detail/?tid=15399

Even with the throttle body thats a rip lol plus the devil of postage and its just insane. You can get a good custom one like the ATS one for cheaper than that

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A caldina Manifold requires modyfications to fit to the GEN2 3SGTE.
There is sombody on MR2OC

http://www.mr2oc.com/showthread.php?t=386641&highlight=Caldina