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gmen09 · 02-27-2013, 09:44 AM

What are the possible negatives of a ported throttle body, does it affect mpgs, and is there any potential for causing any issues, like CEL's or anything like that?

litle88 · 02-27-2013, 09:46 AM

No complaints as of yet of those kinds that I can recall.

Matt @ FSP · 02-27-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gmen09

What are the possible negatives of a ported throttle body, does it affect mpgs, and is there any potential for causing any issues, like CEL's or anything like that?

No and no!

- Matt

presholt33 · 02-27-2013, 11:00 AM

None at all

Pro Stock John · 02-27-2013, 11:11 AM

Only problem is if the porter messes it up and your car idles funny as a result.

Angrybird 12 · 02-27-2013, 11:21 AM

I guess if a do-it-yourselfer tries it they could screw it up, but a professionally one done on a computerized C&C machine has had a lot of testing done and as far as I know none have caused any car to be worse that the stock throttle body.

Matt @ FSP · 02-27-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

I guess if a do-it-yourselfer tries it they could screw it up, but a professionally one done on a computerized C&C machine has had a lot of testing done and as far as I know none have caused any car to be worse that the stock throttle body.

JDP Sales · 02-27-2013, 11:25 AM

There is nothing to worry about with the VMAX CNC ported throttle bodies. Each one is ported to the same specs to insure consistent gains from one to the next. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

jhiiidoc · 02-27-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales@JDP

There is nothing to worry about with the VMAX CNC ported throttle bodies. Each one is ported to the same specs to insure consistent gains from one to the next. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

What is the size of the VMAX ported TBs?

daveagogo1 · 02-27-2013, 12:08 PM

I wouldn't call it a negative however, i can say for a fact that my car did not run well after installing mine. Plenty of bucking, surging and dog slow response. This was in combination with the CAI Inc i already had. It turned out that i had a factory weak MAF sensor that worked just fine until i bolted up the Vmax.. Apex sent me out a strong one overnight. Popped it in and issues went away.

I know some will roll their eyes but, i'm no novice at this and it happened. I tried everything from relearn to MAF cleaning including putting my stock TB back on and it drove fine. The old MAF i still have and tested it in another stock car and it works fine.

After replacing MAF i have had zero issues since.

Not something common. Probably very rare but, yeah you COULD have an issue. Luckily it was easily remedied.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 02-27-2013, 12:43 PM

Complaints??

You're going to pay $150 for it.....

That is all. Best Bang for the buck out there IMHO. Let us know when you're ready. We got ya covered!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Apex Motorsports · 02-27-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by daveagogo1

I wouldn't call it a negative however, i can say for a fact that my car did not run well after installing mine. Plenty of bucking, surging and dog slow response. This was in combination with the CAI Inc i already had. It turned out that i had a factory weak MAF sensor that worked just fine until i bolted up the Vmax.. Apex sent me out a strong one overnight. Popped it in and issues went away.

I know some will roll their eyes but, i'm no novice at this and it happened. I tried everything from relearn to MAF cleaning including putting my stock TB back on and it drove fine. The old MAF i still have and tested it in another stock car and it works fine.

After replacing MAF i have had zero issues since.

Not something common. Probably very rare but, yeah you COULD have an issue. Luckily it was easily remedied.

It is really a no sacrifice upgrade but if you are one of those folks with a weak MAF you could run into what dave described above due to the additional air flow.

SC2150 · 02-27-2013, 04:46 PM

The strong MAF is a must for any V8 cars no matter what mods.....night and day difference.

anuebus · 02-27-2013, 05:24 PM

yup, check if u got a strong maf and while the throttle body is off might as well give her a nice coat of matte black or whatever tickles ur fancy. nite and day cosmetic mod for next to nothing.

02-27-2013, 09:44 AM	#1
gmen09 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS ls3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Flemington NJ Posts: 588 View My Garage	Negatives of a ported throttle body What are the possible negatives of a ported throttle body, does it affect mpgs, and is there any potential for causing any issues, like CEL's or anything like that? __________________

02-27-2013, 09:46 AM	#2
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	No complaints as of yet of those kinds that I can recall. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

02-27-2013, 11:11 AM	#5
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Only problem is if the porter messes it up and your car idles funny as a result. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

02-27-2013, 11:21 AM	#6
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02-27-2013, 05:24 PM	#14
anuebus Drives: 2010 1SS/RS-m6-night fury-gforce9" Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 103	yup, check if u got a strong maf and while the throttle body is off might as well give her a nice coat of matte black or whatever tickles ur fancy. nite and day cosmetic mod for next to nothing. Attached Images

02-27-2013, 11:00 AM	#4
presholt33 Account Suspended Drives: too numerous Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WY Posts: 376 View My Garage	None at all

02-27-2013, 11:25 AM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	There is nothing to worry about with the VMAX CNC ported throttle bodies. Each one is ported to the same specs to insure consistent gains from one to the next. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

02-27-2013, 12:43 PM	#11
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Complaints?? You're going to pay $150 for it..... That is all. Best Bang for the buck out there IMHO. Let us know when you're ready. We got ya covered! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

02-27-2013, 04:46 PM	#13
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	The strong MAF is a must for any V8 cars no matter what mods.....night and day difference.