VMAX ported throttle body worth it? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bigwayne3000 · 08-01-2013, 10:24 PM

I was looking into the VMAX Ice Olator and stumbled upon the VMAX ported throttle body and am looking for opinions on it. Is it worth the money? What kind of gains can I get if any? A lot of the sites I've been on require a core charge, why? Anyone have a dealer they recommend?

yzark99 · 08-02-2013, 12:37 AM

It's the cheapest performance mod you can make. You will get noticeable torque increases up to where your car now lags. Have you stomped on the gas and the car just sat there for a few seconds? Say goodbye to that lag, and hello to instant response.

A core charge is required in case you forget to return your core, since GM wants $150 or more for a new one that then gets machined out by VMAX.

A few of the dealers on here offer free shipping, get it from one of them.

Lil' Nasty · 08-02-2013, 12:39 AM

Ivan @ southwest speed will hook you up. Love my ported TB, great mod.

handsome · 08-02-2013, 05:54 AM

For the v6 I think the best mod and bang for the buck is VMAX - CNC Ported Throttle Body. It was easy to install and big difference it throttle response I got mine at Jdpmotorsports

http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/vmax-c...ro-v6-vmaxv6tb

bigwayne3000 · 08-02-2013, 12:37 PM

Thanks guys I appreciate it. Looks like I'll be upgrading once the funds are available.

solteroblues · 08-02-2013, 01:20 PM

IMHO, I'd say if you have other mods, it probably isn't worth it. I did not notice any difference when I added mine, but, I did already have a Vararam, mace insulator, and the Trifecta tune. I can't feel anything different, but if it's your only mod, you may could tell a difference.

bigwayne3000 · 08-02-2013, 01:37 PM

The only things I've done are the MRT 1 exhaust and K&N Aircharger CAI.

JDP Sales · 08-02-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

I was looking into the VMAX Ice Olator and stumbled upon the VMAX ported throttle body and am looking for opinions on it. Is it worth the money? What kind of gains can I get if any? A lot of the sites I've been on require a core charge, why? Anyone have a dealer they recommend?

As the others said, they are a great bang for the buck and definitely worth the money. It's not a huge top end mod, but it will give you great "tip in" throttle response and a good low range hp and tq gain. Couple that with the ICEolator and an intake system for a gain you can really feel!

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

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Originally Posted by handsome

For the v6 I think the best mod and bang for the buck is VMAX - CNC Ported Throttle Body. It was easy to install and big difference it throttle response I got mine at Jdp motorsports

http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/vmax-c...ro-v6-vmaxv6tb

Thanks for the support!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Chaotic73 · 08-02-2013, 06:25 PM

I have both the throttle body and the Iceolator. I installed the TB about 1 1/2 years ago and noticed very little difference from stock. I installed the Iceolator last weekend and the power and torque gains are awesome, really brings the car to life. If you are going to do one or the other I would do to the Iceolator first. In my opinion that is the BEST bang for your buck.

Tampa Tuning · 08-02-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaotic73

I have both the throttle body and the Iceolator. I installed the TB about 1 1/2 years ago and noticed very little difference from stock. I installed the Iceolator last weekend and the power and torque gains are awesome, really brings the car to life. If you are going to do one or the other I would do to the Iceolator first. In my opinion that is the BEST bang for your buck.

Exactly,
What make the ICE-olator help so much is it separates the manifold from the top of the engine 3/8" to reduce heat soak.

On the LLTs really both those mods should be installed at the same time to working together for the best results.

Phil

camaro_RS · 08-03-2013, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

I was looking into the VMAX Ice Olator and stumbled upon the VMAX ported throttle body and am looking for opinions on it. Is it worth the money? What kind of gains can I get if any? A lot of the sites I've been on require a core charge, why? Anyone have a dealer they recommend?

Gains? No gains really...at least in hp. It won't make your dyno runs or quarter mile times any faster....as even said by vendors on here. They say it helps with throttle response and lag....but who cares if it doesn't make your car any faster? IMO it doesn't make much of a difference at all. At least not as much of a difference to justify paying for it. Some people actually swear that it's a scam.

slotwheels · 08-03-2013, 07:42 AM

With my v6, the ported throttle body took away Most of the lag but not all of the lag.

RickRay · 08-03-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by slotwheels

With my v6, the ported throttle body took away Most of the lag but not all of the lag.

I still get the lag effect once in awhile too.....

Chaotic73 · 08-03-2013, 11:51 AM

If I had it to do again, I'd probably spend the money I spent on the TB on something else. Just don't think it's worth the price. Ice-Olator yes, TB no.

08-01-2013, 10:24 PM	#1
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	VMAX ported throttle body worth it? I was looking into the VMAX Ice Olator and stumbled upon the VMAX ported throttle body and am looking for opinions on it. Is it worth the money? What kind of gains can I get if any? A lot of the sites I've been on require a core charge, why? Anyone have a dealer they recommend?

08-02-2013, 12:37 AM	#2
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	It's the cheapest performance mod you can make. You will get noticeable torque increases up to where your car now lags. Have you stomped on the gas and the car just sat there for a few seconds? Say goodbye to that lag, and hello to instant response. A core charge is required in case you forget to return your core, since GM wants $150 or more for a new one that then gets machined out by VMAX. A few of the dealers on here offer free shipping, get it from one of them. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

08-02-2013, 12:39 AM	#3
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Ivan @ southwest speed will hook you up. Love my ported TB, great mod. __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

08-02-2013, 06:25 PM	#9
Chaotic73 BUMBLLB Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 1,772 View My Garage	I have both the throttle body and the Iceolator. I installed the TB about 1 1/2 years ago and noticed very little difference from stock. I installed the Iceolator last weekend and the power and torque gains are awesome, really brings the car to life. If you are going to do one or the other I would do to the Iceolator first. In my opinion that is the BEST bang for your buck. __________________

08-03-2013, 11:51 AM	#14
Chaotic73 BUMBLLB Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 1,772 View My Garage	If I had it to do again, I'd probably spend the money I spent on the TB on something else. Just don't think it's worth the price. Ice-Olator yes, TB no. __________________

08-02-2013, 05:54 AM	#4
handsome Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Danbury,CT Posts: 21	For the v6 I think the best mod and bang for the buck is VMAX - CNC Ported Throttle Body. It was easy to install and big difference it throttle response I got mine at Jdpmotorsports http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/vmax-c...ro-v6-vmaxv6tb

08-02-2013, 12:37 PM	#5
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Thanks guys I appreciate it. Looks like I'll be upgrading once the funds are available.

08-02-2013, 01:20 PM	#6
solteroblues Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 223	IMHO, I'd say if you have other mods, it probably isn't worth it. I did not notice any difference when I added mine, but, I did already have a Vararam, mace insulator, and the Trifecta tune. I can't feel anything different, but if it's your only mod, you may could tell a difference.

08-02-2013, 01:37 PM	#7
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	The only things I've done are the MRT 1 exhaust and K&N Aircharger CAI.

08-03-2013, 07:42 AM	#12
slotwheels Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 109	With my v6, the ported throttle body took away Most of the lag but not all of the lag.