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Prime Time · 08-27-2012, 11:47 PM

I recently purchased my '12 1LT and have just added the KN can and it sounds sweet! Never have I thought I would fell in love with american cars since my previous 4 cars were all imports (i'm only 29). Anyhow, I feel like I want to get more power out of my 1LT and is looking to get a throttle body spacer.

I hear it can add extra HP and will not void my factory warranty and is easy to install. Is this ALL true? and what brands of spacers should i be looking at. Please entertain me with some of your knowledge. THanks

VoodooVyper · 08-27-2012, 11:54 PM

The spacer won't add any noticeable gains with a modern engine. A ported throttle body, however, will give you noticeable gains and kill dead zones. Check the marketplace, there's a couple of sellers selling them. I recently ordered mine, it's on back-order though. Make sure you order the correct one, the one for the LFX (2012 V6) was recently released.

Also, as with any aftermarket part, it only voids the warranty if the dealership can prove that whatever is wrong with the car is caused by an aftermarket part. For example, if your window motor malfunctions, a cold air intake won't effect the warranty since it's unrelated.

Prime Time · 08-27-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VoodooVyper

The spacer won't add any noticeable gains with a modern engine. A ported throttle body, however, will give you noticeable gains and kill dead zones. Check the marketplace, there's a couple of sellers selling them. I recently ordered mine, it's on back-order though. Make sure you order the correct one, the one for the LFX (2012 V6) was recently released.

Which one should I be looking at to make sure it is the correct one? What's the "ported" mean and how is it differ from the standard spacer?

VoodooVyper · 08-28-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Prime Time

Which one should I be looking at to make sure it is the correct one? What's the "ported" mean and how is it differ from the standard spacer?

I ordered mine from this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242686

Here is a TB spacer:

Here is a ported TB:

The spacer is intended to mix molecules and add velocity, but with our engines, the air/fuel mixture doesn't occur before the intake manifold.

The ported throttle body breaks surface tension of the flow along the TB giving improved low-end throttle response and mild mid range gains.

Oxtar41 · 08-28-2012, 12:10 AM

Waste of money.

kenkartasasmita · 08-28-2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxtar41

Waste of money.

why?

Sir Nuke · 08-28-2012, 07:21 AM

Prime Time, CONGRATS on the ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wive's, husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 08-28-2012, 07:25 AM

I don't know of any throttle body spacer for the 2012 LFX V-6.

Get the ported throttle body from VMax. I have one and it makes a noticeable driveability difference.

John B.

BowtieBelle · 08-28-2012, 08:59 AM

TB spacer is a waste of money in our cars for the reasons cited above. Definitely check into the ported throttle body though; I have one and noticed a definite difference after install (it killed the hesitation/dead zone between 1700-2200 RPM)

ibeck · 08-28-2012, 09:26 AM

I have one on my car but I only got it cause a fellow forum member let it go brand new for under 40 $. I was just looking to tool around with my car and do some more mods. I knew it wasn't actually going to add any power, my hope was that it would add some more growl to my Volant intake. In my opinion, it did but that could just be the placebo effect since the Volant was pretty loud to start out with. Would I pay over 100 $ for a new one? No. I just wanted a cheap mod and found it. I'd say pass on it and save up for a ported TB or an intake. Oh and I have the Airaid TB Spacer, just in case anyone was interested.

BowtieBelle · 08-28-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ibeck

I have one on my car but I only got it cause a fellow forum member let it go brand new for under 40 $. I was just looking to tool around with my car and do some more mods. I knew it wasn't actually going to add any power, my hope was that it would add some more growl to my Volant intake. In my opinion, it did but that could just be the placebo effect since the Volant was pretty loud to start out with. Would I pay over 100 $ for a new one? No. I just wanted a cheap mod and found it. I'd say pass on it and save up for a ported TB or an intake. Oh and I have the Airaid TB Spacer, just in case anyone was interested.

AYTARD!

ibeck · 08-28-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

AYTARD!

WUT IT IZ GURL

Prime Time · 08-28-2012, 05:26 PM

good information y'all. btw, what makes the TB ported? I haven't quite got the concept of the meaning of a ported TB.

Pro Bro · 01-28-2014, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Prime Time

good information y'all. btw, what makes the TB ported? I haven't quite got the concept of the meaning of a ported TB.

Same question, Im interested in this too, seeing as people are making it sound easier/as easy a CAI install.

08-27-2012, 11:47 PM	#1
Prime Time Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 71	New Guy here looking for some advice on Throttle body spacer I recently purchased my '12 1LT and have just added the KN can and it sounds sweet! Never have I thought I would fell in love with american cars since my previous 4 cars were all imports (i'm only 29). Anyhow, I feel like I want to get more power out of my 1LT and is looking to get a throttle body spacer. I hear it can add extra HP and will not void my factory warranty and is easy to install. Is this ALL true? and what brands of spacers should i be looking at. Please entertain me with some of your knowledge. THanks

08-27-2012, 11:54 PM	#2
VoodooVyper Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 275 View My Garage	The spacer won't add any noticeable gains with a modern engine. A ported throttle body, however, will give you noticeable gains and kill dead zones. Check the marketplace, there's a couple of sellers selling them. I recently ordered mine, it's on back-order though. Make sure you order the correct one, the one for the LFX (2012 V6) was recently released. Also, as with any aftermarket part, it only voids the warranty if the dealership can prove that whatever is wrong with the car is caused by an aftermarket part. For example, if your window motor malfunctions, a cold air intake won't effect the warranty since it's unrelated. __________________ 2012 Camaro IBM 1LT RS Auto 10/11/2011 (1102) 10/11/2011 (1100) 10/18/2011 (2000) 10/18/2011 (2500) 10/18/2011 (3000) TPW 11/7 10/29/2011 (3100,3300) 11/01/2011 (3400) 11/08/2011 (3800) 11/09/2011 (4B00) 11/14/2011 (4200) 11/18/2011 (4800) 11/21/2011 (5000)

08-28-2012, 12:10 AM	#5
Oxtar41 Drives: 700 rwhp 2010 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garage.. Posts: 803	Waste of money. __________________

08-28-2012, 07:21 AM	#7
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,343 View My Garage	Prime Time, CONGRATS on the ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wive's, husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

08-28-2012, 07:25 AM	#8
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	I don't know of any throttle body spacer for the 2012 LFX V-6. Get the ported throttle body from VMax. I have one and it makes a noticeable driveability difference. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

08-28-2012, 08:59 AM	#9
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	TB spacer is a waste of money in our cars for the reasons cited above. Definitely check into the ported throttle body though; I have one and noticed a definite difference after install (it killed the hesitation/dead zone between 1700-2200 RPM) __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

08-28-2012, 09:26 AM	#10
ibeck OT's Most Wanted Drives: 2011 2LT RS, 2011 Legacy 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 12,487 View My Garage	I have one on my car but I only got it cause a fellow forum member let it go brand new for under 40 $. I was just looking to tool around with my car and do some more mods. I knew it wasn't actually going to add any power, my hope was that it would add some more growl to my Volant intake. In my opinion, it did but that could just be the placebo effect since the Volant was pretty loud to start out with. Would I pay over 100 $ for a new one? No. I just wanted a cheap mod and found it. I'd say pass on it and save up for a ported TB or an intake. Oh and I have the Airaid TB Spacer, just in case anyone was interested. __________________ 2011 SIM 2LT RS- Volant Powercore CAI, Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer, CNT Catback Exhaust, Passport Escort 9500i 2011 Legacy 2.5i- Floor mats. Oh and LED license plate bulbs. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ibeck1013 Twitter: https://twitter.com/turkishbaus

08-28-2012, 05:26 PM	#13
Prime Time Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 71	good information y'all. btw, what makes the TB ported? I haven't quite got the concept of the meaning of a ported TB.