Essentially this idea revolves around building a small plenum on top of each IDF intake, and then mounting a single TB to each of the plenums. You'd end up with two throttle bodies, one feeding each bank. Something like this:
I think what I like about the idea is that it would give you more ITB like response, but retain some of the driveability/feel of a single TB. Sort of an average of the two designs.
I like the thought of ITBs for the quicker throttle response they provide, and the isolation of individual barrels in regards to cam/intake dynamics with bigger cams. I'm not real keen on packaging with them though when it comes to turbos. As for single TBs, I like the smooth throttle action and response from a single, but they can be challenging with larger cams, and I haven't just come up with a stellar way to plumb everything in how I want it without having a TON of volume behind the throttle before the intake valves.
Seems like this idea could be made to work pretty well. Linkage for them could be easily enough fabbed, and basic TBs could be had from the picknpull off a multitude of cars. I also think i could package these easier with an IC in the engine bay. On the flip side, I would be concerned that these would have a propensity to idle goofy like single throat dual carbs, but maybe this would be lessened with the longer runner length from the valve all the way into the plenum?
Just thinking out loud, and trying to think of something outside the box to try. Thought I'd see if anyone here had thoughts on this design, or ideas of why it would, or would not work.
