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1SSkenny · 09-30-2023, 12:35 PM

Hey , im planning on installing my GPI ported intake manifold and GPI ported throttle body and I was wondering could I go ahead and install it and drive it to work and back untill i get my tune for it ? should be This week.

My car is already tuned for my current mods- GPI ss3 cam and supporting mods, kooks LT headers, cold air inductions CAI, and 3 inch exhaust.

So, i was hoping i could get away with installing the intake and tb while I'm off work and still be able to drive it without an updated tune until i get my tune file from my tuner which should be this week but I don't have many days off of work... Daily driver problems

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help

acutron42 · 09-30-2023, 02:15 PM

I reached out to Andrew Cammer & he said that the rod mod typically does not require tuning but the throttle body might need some idle help if it's real aggressive. I say wrench away & have fun!

1SSkenny · 09-30-2023, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

I reached out to Andrew Cammer & he said that the rod mod typically does not require tuning but the throttle body might need some idle help if it's real aggressive. I say wrench away & have fun!

Thanks @acutron42 I will!! and have a good weekend

acutron42 · 09-30-2023, 05:19 PM

You are welcome, glad to help! You have a great weekend as well!

CamaroDreams76 · 09-30-2023, 07:30 PM

I drove my car on the factory tune with a rod mod intake, longtubes, no cats, and ported tb all the way across the state. I just didn't get on it at all. I say it's safe to drive as long as you arnt going WOT or putting a lot of load on the motor.

Indian_Mack · 10-02-2023, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

I reached out to Andrew Cammer & he said that the rod mod typically does not require tuning but the throttle body might need some idle help if it's real aggressive. I say wrench away & have fun!

I recently put an 80mm throttle body on without a tune for it. It did cause some idling and surging issues, but under acceleration it was fine. Updating to the new tune today.

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phoenix78 · 12-04-2023, 08:02 PM

For anyone reading this in the future, I have the same general modifications as the original poster. For the throttle body, I bought one from Bo White (stage 2). I had GPI do the rod mod (no porting) to my OEM intake manifold.

My tuner (a GPI dealer) wanted to dyno the car because he was curious how the upgrades would affect performance. I think it added around 12 horsepower, which lines up with what GPI said about their rod mod on cammed cars. I'm also pretty sure that my tuner saw no need to adjust the tune during the dyno session.

I've driven the car several hundred miles without any major issue. The only thing I've noticed is an occasional P1400 CEL for cold starts. I just clear the code and drive, as the car feels like it's running fine.

09-30-2023, 12:35 PM	#1
1SSkenny Drives: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 1ss 6sm Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Rossville,Georgia Posts: 11	Installing ported intake and throttle body need advice !!! Hey , im planning on installing my GPI ported intake manifold and GPI ported throttle body and I was wondering could I go ahead and install it and drive it to work and back untill i get my tune for it ? should be This week. My car is already tuned for my current mods- GPI ss3 cam and supporting mods, kooks LT headers, cold air inductions CAI, and 3 inch exhaust. So, i was hoping i could get away with installing the intake and tb while I'm off work and still be able to drive it without an updated tune until i get my tune file from my tuner which should be this week but I don't have many days off of work... Daily driver problems Thanks in advance to anyone who can help Attached Images

09-30-2023, 02:15 PM	#2
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	I reached out to Andrew Cammer & he said that the rod mod typically does not require tuning but the throttle body might need some idle help if it's real aggressive. I say wrench away & have fun! __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails.

09-30-2023, 05:19 PM	#4
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	You are welcome, glad to help! You have a great weekend as well! __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails.

09-30-2023, 07:30 PM	#5
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,082 View My Garage	I drove my car on the factory tune with a rod mod intake, longtubes, no cats, and ported tb all the way across the state. I just didn't get on it at all. I say it's safe to drive as long as you arnt going WOT or putting a lot of load on the motor. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

12-04-2023, 08:02 PM	#7
phoenix78 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS (A6 Ashen Gray) Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 47	For anyone reading this in the future, I have the same general modifications as the original poster. For the throttle body, I bought one from Bo White (stage 2). I had GPI do the rod mod (no porting) to my OEM intake manifold. My tuner (a GPI dealer) wanted to dyno the car because he was curious how the upgrades would affect performance. I think it added around 12 horsepower, which lines up with what GPI said about their rod mod on cammed cars. I'm also pretty sure that my tuner saw no need to adjust the tune during the dyno session. I've driven the car several hundred miles without any major issue. The only thing I've noticed is an occasional P1400 CEL for cold starts. I just clear the code and drive, as the car feels like it's running fine. __________________ Mod list: GPI SS3 camshaft (VVT delete), ZL1 Fuel Pump, FIC 60 lb injectors, Tru-Cool 40k tranny cooler, Circle D 3600 triple disc (billet flexplate), GPI Rod Mod, Bo White ported TB, Variant Helium wheels, Continental ECS 02 tires, CAI cold air intake, Kooks 1 7/8" LTH w/ high flow cats, Ridetech HQ coilovers, BMR sway bars, BMR delrin subframe bushings, Hendrix offset poly diff bushings, Borla S-Type axle-back exhaust, Holley EFI Fuel Rails, Elite Engineering E2 catch can, Umbra LED Taillights, Kenwood DMX9707S head unit, some minor interior/exterior appearance mods.