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IMJ · 07-12-2013, 08:40 AM

I thought I would compile a Throttle Body thread similar to previous Strut Tower Brace compilation. These definitely aren’t the level technical detail that you’ll find in the awesome write-up’s that guys like Apex or Jannetty have put together for us; but hopefully these threads are good for those who want simplified, centralized information, and aren’t afraid to use the search function.

I put this thread together with some pricing referencing while searching for general information. I’m not trying to promote any specific vendor – the links are just for reference. If you are a sponsored vendor here and have a link with a better deal, then post it! If there is a new TB or TB product, then post it if you’d like, and I’ll add it to the top here as well.

BBK Performance 100mm Throttle Body | $399.99, on sale for $349.99 + Free Shipping

For: LS3
This TB has a fair sized bore to it, but requires significant upgrading from your stock TB. It’s going to move awesome air, but as I understand it, you’ll have to convert your fairly cool electronic, motorized TB to a cable driven one.

BBK Performance 95mm Throttle Body | $379.99 + Free Shipping

For: LS3
A bolt-on TB with a larger bore through the housing. This bore size is for stock or slightly modified applications. I don’t own this one. I want one.

VMAX Ported Throttle Body | $150.00 + there’s usually some core return costs and returns to deal with

For: 5th Gen Camaro
A stock TB that has had some machine work done to add swirls to the posterior tunnel , therefore creating a “vortex” effect built right into the TB. I own this part, and I’m okay with it although I find the “vortex” effect somewhat questionable. In theory it sounds pretty though, and it’s a cheap bolt-on for some easy small gains if you believe the claims!

Airaid Throttle Body Spacer | $89.90 (lowest listed, not guaranteed) + Free Shipping

For: “2012 Camaro”
A TB spacer that claims to create the infamous “vortex” effect that the 30 something crowd here probably remembers from the old “Tornado” air foil infomercial days. I find the science on this one questionable, but it’s a spacer and not a TB.

Vararam Power Wedge | $119.00 plus or minus 20 bucks + Shipping charges

For: 5th Gen Camaro
This is a curious part. An expensive piece of plastic, but the spacer technology here makes more sense than something like the airaid does. This one simply changes the TB mounting angle thereby eliminating some of the deflection of airflow that otherwise occurs from the stock mounting of your TB.

Taylor Cable Helix Power Tower TB Spacer | $71.99 (lowest listed, not guaranteed) + Free Shipping

For: Custom fit for you car
This thing seems like a generic spacer of some kind. I found it in a search. It’s got a ludicrous, long, self-important name. Let’s talk about it in the thread.

Baltimorejohn1 · 07-12-2013, 12:15 PM

Nice thread it is interesting to find out what each of them do.....
Here is a nice video on BBK

litle88 · 07-12-2013, 12:45 PM

The spacers are worthless IMHO, some say yes BUT they are always for sale in the classifieds.

The last one is an Ls1 style TB, won't work on Ls3

litle88 · 07-12-2013, 12:45 PM

Are BBK TB's out yet?

Synner · 07-12-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Are BBK TB's out yet?

Coming soon....as they have been for 3 years.

LS3 SS · 07-12-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

Coming soon....as they have been for 3 years.

dekan513 · 07-12-2013, 03:27 PM

only spacer i seen that works well on these cars is one that drilled for nitrous

litle88 · 07-13-2013, 12:12 PM

^^^^^^YEEEEEEESS!!!

MightymouseSS · 07-13-2013, 12:29 PM

Yeah bbk TB is finally out just saw it for sale in the new issue of camaro now. Its $399 and you have to use the oem TB motor.

Synner · 07-13-2013, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightymouseSS

Yeah bbk TB is finally out just saw it for sale in the new issue of camaro now. Its $399 and you have to use the oem TB motor.

Its been advertised for months; doesn't mean they exist. Its the camaro version of snipe hunting. Go find me one in the wild.

dekan513 · 07-13-2013, 02:20 PM

yes its been on lots of sites sayin shipping now , then a few days later they say needs futher r&d or something like that.

Apex Motorsports · 07-13-2013, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dekan513

only spacer i seen that works well on these cars is one that drilled for nitrous

Nailed it. Spacers are pretty much worthless.

dekan513 · 07-14-2013, 09:35 AM

i think what spacer help on are cars that the spacer is after the fuel and air are mixed and then hit the spacer or give it more time to mix better. not sure but i know my dad messes with alot of sbc stuff and sometimes he runs a 1/2 spacer .

IMJ · 07-15-2013, 03:43 PM

Just something to chew on a bit - what's the point in having a larger TB (i.e., 95 or 100m) if it's attached to an intake manifold that accommodates a 90mm TB opening? The air from the upgraded TB is just going to hit the smaller manifold inlet and deflect or meet resistance anyway, no?

07-12-2013, 08:40 AM	#1
IMJ Drives: 2012 SS LS3 \| Silver Frost Metallic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 342	Throttle Body & Spacers \| BBK, VMAX & Others I thought I would compile a Throttle Body thread similar to previous Strut Tower Brace compilation. These definitely aren’t the level technical detail that you’ll find in the awesome write-up’s that guys like Apex or Jannetty have put together for us; but hopefully these threads are good for those who want simplified, centralized information, and aren’t afraid to use the search function. I put this thread together with some pricing referencing while searching for general information. I’m not trying to promote any specific vendor – the links are just for reference. If you are a sponsored vendor here and have a link with a better deal, then post it! If there is a new TB or TB product, then post it if you’d like, and I’ll add it to the top here as well. BBK Performance 100mm Throttle Body \| $399.99, on sale for $349.99 + Free Shipping For: LS3 This TB has a fair sized bore to it, but requires significant upgrading from your stock TB. It’s going to move awesome air, but as I understand it, you’ll have to convert your fairly cool electronic, motorized TB to a cable driven one. BBK Performance 95mm Throttle Body \| $379.99 + Free Shipping For: LS3 A bolt-on TB with a larger bore through the housing. This bore size is for stock or slightly modified applications. I don’t own this one. I want one. VMAX Ported Throttle Body \| $150.00 + there’s usually some core return costs and returns to deal with For: 5th Gen Camaro A stock TB that has had some machine work done to add swirls to the posterior tunnel , therefore creating a “vortex” effect built right into the TB. I own this part, and I’m okay with it although I find the “vortex” effect somewhat questionable. In theory it sounds pretty though, and it’s a cheap bolt-on for some easy small gains if you believe the claims! Airaid Throttle Body Spacer \| $89.90 (lowest listed, not guaranteed) + Free Shipping For: “2012 Camaro” A TB spacer that claims to create the infamous “vortex” effect that the 30 something crowd here probably remembers from the old “Tornado” air foil infomercial days. I find the science on this one questionable, but it’s a spacer and not a TB. Vararam Power Wedge \| $119.00 plus or minus 20 bucks + Shipping charges For: 5th Gen Camaro This is a curious part. An expensive piece of plastic, but the spacer technology here makes more sense than something like the airaid does. This one simply changes the TB mounting angle thereby eliminating some of the deflection of airflow that otherwise occurs from the stock mounting of your TB. Taylor Cable Helix Power Tower TB Spacer \| $71.99 (lowest listed, not guaranteed) + Free Shipping For: Custom fit for you car This thing seems like a generic spacer of some kind. I found it in a search. It’s got a ludicrous, long, self-important name. Let’s talk about it in the thread. __________________ __________________________________________ Ironman John Last edited by IMJ; 07-12-2013 at 09:17 AM.

07-12-2013, 12:45 PM	#3
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	The spacers are worthless IMHO, some say yes BUT they are always for sale in the classifieds. The last one is an Ls1 style TB, won't work on Ls3 __________________ 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.

07-12-2013, 12:45 PM	#4
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Are BBK TB's out yet? __________________ 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.

07-12-2013, 03:27 PM	#7
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 View My Garage	only spacer i seen that works well on these cars is one that drilled for nitrous __________________ check out ky speeds fb page https://www.facebook.com/kyspeed

07-13-2013, 12:12 PM	#8
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	^^^^^^YEEEEEEESS!!! __________________ 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.

07-13-2013, 12:29 PM	#9
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	Yeah bbk TB is finally out just saw it for sale in the new issue of camaro now. Its $399 and you have to use the oem TB motor. __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

07-13-2013, 02:20 PM	#11
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 View My Garage	yes its been on lots of sites sayin shipping now , then a few days later they say needs futher r&d or something like that. __________________ check out ky speeds fb page https://www.facebook.com/kyspeed

07-14-2013, 09:35 AM	#13
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 View My Garage	i think what spacer help on are cars that the spacer is after the fuel and air are mixed and then hit the spacer or give it more time to mix better. not sure but i know my dad messes with alot of sbc stuff and sometimes he runs a 1/2 spacer . __________________ check out ky speeds fb page https://www.facebook.com/kyspeed

07-15-2013, 03:43 PM	#14
IMJ Drives: 2012 SS LS3 \| Silver Frost Metallic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 342	Just something to chew on a bit - what's the point in having a larger TB (i.e., 95 or 100m) if it's attached to an intake manifold that accommodates a 90mm TB opening? The air from the upgraded TB is just going to hit the smaller manifold inlet and deflect or meet resistance anyway, no? __________________ __________________________________________ Ironman John