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GYac · 06-01-2013, 09:34 AM

So yesterday I got my VMAX ported TB from Tampa Tuning! Major props to Phil from Tampa Tuning, I paid for this on 5/27 it was at my front door by 5/29. Awesome service and communication.
I wanted to offer my thoughts on the VMAX for anyone who is considering this purchase. The installation was really a piece of cake. Here are the steps I took
1: Remove the intake pipe and disconnect the MAF sensor
2: Remove the disconnect the throttle body sensor
3: Using a 10mm socket remove all four screws that hold the throttle body in place
4: remove throttle body, cover opening
5: Place new throttle body in place and repeat steps 3-1 in reverse order.
Took me literally 10 minutes and that’s because I was rooting around for the right socket in my tool box lol. No engine codes, perfect start up and driving. Here are my initial impressions as my car is not modified extensively to completely take advantage of this modification. During normal driving there is really no difference in my opinion, however the intake sound is much more pronounced now. At WOT you can feel a difference for sure, I took her out shortly after and put her through the bottom end of 3rd gear and could feel a difference. I have not had my car to the track nor dyno yet so i cant give you exact gains, but those are going to be done in the near future.
Anyways I just wanted to write up a short overview of the throttle body and my experience so far.
For the money ($150 after core charge), it is a worthwhile purchase in my eyes.

Old and new TB

SC2150 · 06-01-2013, 09:42 AM

Phil generally has the most in stock as he has invested in more cores than any other I know of.

bbbang · 06-01-2013, 01:30 PM

Have one on my car and same experience, a great and easy modification.

meSSohappy · 06-01-2013, 01:38 PM

I agree....totally feel the difference in response.

PalmerGA · 06-01-2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GYac

Old and new TB

And.... at least there is now one thing under your hood that doesn't need cleaning (yet).

Seriously - this is a great mod. Going to get one soon myself.

Camarojt · 06-01-2013, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

Phil generally has the most in stock as he has invested in more cores than any other I know of.

+1 for Phil @ Tampa Tuning!!

Tampa Tuning · 06-02-2013, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the business guys!

Grant,
Enjoy the Camaro more now,

Phil

www.TampaTuning.com

Est.July.4.1776 · 07-03-2013, 05:01 PM

Just installed mine... every bit as easy as you said... 10-15 minutes... now when I head to work I'll put it through it's paces...

06-01-2013, 09:34 AM	#1
GYac Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: AA CO, MD Posts: 256	VMAX Ported TB thoughts So yesterday I got my VMAX ported TB from Tampa Tuning! Major props to Phil from Tampa Tuning, I paid for this on 5/27 it was at my front door by 5/29. Awesome service and communication. I wanted to offer my thoughts on the VMAX for anyone who is considering this purchase. The installation was really a piece of cake. Here are the steps I took 1: Remove the intake pipe and disconnect the MAF sensor 2: Remove the disconnect the throttle body sensor 3: Using a 10mm socket remove all four screws that hold the throttle body in place 4: remove throttle body, cover opening 5: Place new throttle body in place and repeat steps 3-1 in reverse order. Took me literally 10 minutes and that’s because I was rooting around for the right socket in my tool box lol. No engine codes, perfect start up and driving. Here are my initial impressions as my car is not modified extensively to completely take advantage of this modification. During normal driving there is really no difference in my opinion, however the intake sound is much more pronounced now. At WOT you can feel a difference for sure, I took her out shortly after and put her through the bottom end of 3rd gear and could feel a difference. I have not had my car to the track nor dyno yet so i cant give you exact gains, but those are going to be done in the near future. Anyways I just wanted to write up a short overview of the throttle body and my experience so far. For the money ($150 after core charge), it is a worthwhile purchase in my eyes. Old and new TB Attached Images __________________ 2010 RS/SS - C.A.I Intake, Muffler Delete, Skip Shift, VMAX TB

06-01-2013, 01:38 PM	#4
meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,372	I agree....totally feel the difference in response. __________________ DAVENPORT STAGE 2 PLUS - 2" ARH ceramic coated headers - 3" ARH catless exhaust - Stock NPP mufflers - Kong ported SC - Katech 103 ported TB - Rotofab 5" Big gulp CAI - 22.5% lower pulley - ATI Harmonic balancer - Cordes SC expansion tank - MSD hi temp ignition wires - Koolsox spark plug insulators - custom tunes - 660hp/725tq pump - 713hp/763tq race

06-02-2013, 04:15 PM	#7
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	Vmax ported throttle bodies from Tampa Tuning Thanks for the business guys! Grant, Enjoy the Camaro more now, Phil www.TampaTuning.com

07-03-2013, 05:01 PM	#8
Est.July.4.1776 The pride of the CN Drives: '13 AGM 2SS/RS M6 & '70 Chevelle SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Genesee County, Michigan Posts: 601	Just installed mine... every bit as easy as you said... 10-15 minutes... now when I head to work I'll put it through it's paces... __________________ "I've been working on the railroad, all mother f###ing day." ...and yeah, we hauled your Camaro. Class 1 Freight Rail Conductor - Master Mason - NRA Life Member - Tennessee Squire - Firefighter I & II Certified My other ride has 4,400+hp and corners like it's on rails... because it is.

06-01-2013, 09:42 AM	#2
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Phil generally has the most in stock as he has invested in more cores than any other I know of.

06-01-2013, 01:30 PM	#3
bbbang Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 27	Have one on my car and same experience, a great and easy modification.