[Drivesthebeast]

The Anti-seize compound was used on all of the screws...including the ones that go into the intake manifold, and the ones that secure the throttle cable braket to the TB. The Original screws for the original TB were corroded and rusty, so I figured I'd clean and pre-treat everything before installation. Also, I didn't have the battery disconnected during the swap. Even though I think you're supposed to do this, I didn't bother (didn't see a need to, but maybe now I should...). I have the TPS where it's supposed to be according to Focus Central. My dad said that my exhaust note has changed...the car doesn't sound stock at all anymore...said it snarls and sounds aggresive with the new TB.

I noticed a strange burning smell too coming in through the vents and out of the exhaust pipe after driving around a while and gunning the engine in the driveway...it smells mechanical/heat related, not electrical...