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Old 02-05-2014, 12:45 PM   #1
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VMAX Throttle Body

Just received my throttle body from Apex. Must say that I'm not overly impressed with the quality of the piece from VMAX.
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Old 02-05-2014, 12:55 PM   #2
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The VMAX ported throttle bodies are stock GM throttle bodies that have had a porting service performed. The throttle body itself is a GM part. That spot is where the molten aluminum is poured into the cast when it is manufactured. Some are a little cleaner than others but they all have some sort of marking in that spot.
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Old 02-05-2014, 12:58 PM   #3
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The VMAX ported throttle bodies are stock GM throttle bodies that have had a porting service performed. The throttle body itself is a GM part. That spot is where the molten aluminum is poured into the cast when it is manufactured. Some are a little cleaner than others but they all have some sort of marking in that spot.

How about the cracks in the casting ?
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How about the cracks in the casting ?
Yes, that is normal. Here is a picture of the first one I grabbed off the shelf. This one has a much cleaner mark but you can see the cracks.
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Ok, was concerned with the cracks.
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Old 02-05-2014, 01:28 PM   #6
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Must been on a Friday when they made the one you have.
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Old 02-05-2014, 01:51 PM   #7
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Must been on a Friday when they made the one you have.

At about 4:45pm on Friday, probably going to send it back.
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