my .02
I don't think putting in a larger TB will reduce velocity. Changing the size of the TB is not like changing the size of a straw.
Think of the TB like a washer at the end of the straw. Keeping the straw (this would be the manifold) the same size and then increase the size of the the washer (this would be the TB) would only decrease the amount of air flow restriction.
What I'm wondering is if the intake manifold inlet has to be enlarged to match the size of the TB.
Mmars have any pix of the TB?