HOLY MACKERAL Vmax CNC Ported Throttle Body Installed - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ParisTNDude · 01-13-2011, 10:53 PM

I received my Vmax CNC Ported throttle body from Janetty Racing yesterday and installed it almost immediately. I owe Ted Janetty an apology since when I opened the box, I immediately saw that the bore of the throttlebody did not have the swirled bore tool markings the entire circumfrence of the TB. About 3 inches of the bore looked like the bore machine missed the wall of the TB. As a matter of fact, the throttle body walls were thinner where the bore machine swirls were clearly visible and thicker where the machine had not cut. I called Ted Janetty and he said that was part of the design and it was supposed to be that way. I'm afraid I didn't agree with that assessment. So, I immediately looked again at photos on the forum and, sure enough, the one good photo I could find was just like mine.

Anyway, I installed the throttlebody and, HOLY MACKERAL!!!!!, what a difference this thing made on my seat of the pants dyno! Wow, I just can't say enough about the difference in performance. With my L99, first gear is nothing but burnt rubber (of course it's cold outside). Throttle response is beyond written word description. I want to remind you that I have a Vararam CAI installed and, at least one dyno test on this forum shows a straight in CAI gaining 4-6 more HP than a CAI with a 90 degree turn. I'm not sure that made any difference on my car, but I can tell you, there's one hell of an improvement in power.

Someone asked for side by side photos and they're here. You can see the space that appears to be missed, but apparently is part of the design.

trudawg660 · 01-13-2011, 11:46 PM

I want one too. heard only good things about the product

2010 SSRS · 01-13-2011, 11:47 PM

wow

Scott@Bjorn3D · 01-13-2011, 11:52 PM

Humm, my VMAX will be here next week. The Bee can already rip the tires thru first gear. Wonder what she will do after this?

SUX2BU · 01-13-2011, 11:57 PM

Hate to be a Debbie Downer but ported TBs never made a difference in 4th gen f bodies. I don't see how they would make a difference in the much nicer flowing 5th gen TB.

IndeedSS1 · 01-14-2011, 07:32 AM

No one that has gotten one of these, hasn't noticed the immediate improvement. There are some before and after dyno's from one or two members here that show the increase. I think SC2150 pointed out that this mod was more about throttle response, but the added HP an TQ on top of that was a plus.

Oh and fwiw I got mine from SC2150 and questioned the same thing as you about the cnc work. Tracy explained it to me same as Ted did you. Needless to say after going for a drive, I knew it was as it should be.

Great mod for the money.

navyblueSS · 01-14-2011, 08:23 AM

Nice, this will be my next mod.

caverman · 01-14-2011, 08:27 AM

I agree.....I put mine on earlier this week. It was 30 outside when I took it out and I'm sure that has alot to do with it but I'll say that was the best my car has ever run. I definately think it's worth the money IMO.

Here are some side by side pics I took as well.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-14-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I received my Vmax CNC Ported throttle body from Janetty Racing yesterday and installed it almost immediately. I owe Ted Janetty an apology since when I opened the box, I immediately saw that the bore of the throttlebody did not have the swirled bore tool markings the entire circumfrence of the TB. About 3 inches of the bore looked like the bore machine missed the wall of the TB. As a matter of fact, the throttle body walls were thinner where the bore machine swirls were clearly visible and thicker where the machine had not cut. I called Ted Janetty and he said that was part of the design and it was supposed to be that way. I'm afraid I didn't agree with that assessment. So, I immediately looked again at photos on the forum and, sure enough, the one good photo I could find was just like mine.

Anyway, I installed the throttlebody and, HOLY MACKERAL!!!!!, what a difference this thing made on my seat of the pants dyno! Wow, I just can't say enough about the difference in performance. With my L99, first gear is nothing but burnt rubber (of course it's cold outside). Throttle response is beyond written word description. I want to remind you that I have a Vararam CAI installed and, at least one dyno test on this forum shows a straight in CAI gaining 4-6 more HP than a CAI with a 90 degree turn. I'm not sure that made any difference on my car, but I can tell you, there's one hell of an improvement in power.

Someone asked for side by side photos and they're here. You can see the space that appears to be missed, but apparently is part of the design.

No Apology necessary, I just want you to be happy.

I am really Glad you decided to try it before sending it back, I knew if you did you would be impressed.

It is not an Item that has to look Like Jewelry To work Well.

Thank You Jerry.

Mark Myles · 01-14-2011, 09:02 AM

Are there any before and after dyno runs by any members that purchsed this..? I would really like to "see" the difference with this item...

Thanks!

M

Doc · 01-14-2011, 09:05 AM

I got one of these and it's the real deal. You notice the improvement immediately the moment you first push the gas pedal. It especially improved my car's performance when the engine is stone cold; no more herky jerkies. The low rpm throttle response is definitely better with one of these. Well worth the money.

Doc · 01-14-2011, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Myles

Are there any before and after dyno runs by any members that purchsed this..? I would really like to "see" the difference with this item...

Thanks!

M

Somebody did do that in one of the threads (can't remember who) but it showed a gain of 8 or 9 hp I think it was. Not a huge difference but the biggest benefit is how it transforms the way the engine responds to the throttle. It goes from a "request acceleration, wait for the engine to respond" to an instant response like it's now a true cable-to-pedal connection.

It might make more hp if you have headers; I have a CAI but still have the stock exhaust manifolds. Even if your car is stock this upgrade is worth it though.

IndeedSS1 · 01-14-2011, 09:29 AM

Someone that dyno'd a before and after.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=192

Russell James · 01-14-2011, 09:32 AM

Do you need to retune after one of these? I already have LT's, Halltech CAI, and a Jannetty tune.

Thanks.

01-13-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	HOLY MACKERAL Vmax CNC Ported Throttle Body Installed I received my Vmax CNC Ported throttle body from Janetty Racing yesterday and installed it almost immediately. I owe Ted Janetty an apology since when I opened the box, I immediately saw that the bore of the throttlebody did not have the swirled bore tool markings the entire circumfrence of the TB. About 3 inches of the bore looked like the bore machine missed the wall of the TB. As a matter of fact, the throttle body walls were thinner where the bore machine swirls were clearly visible and thicker where the machine had not cut. I called Ted Janetty and he said that was part of the design and it was supposed to be that way. I'm afraid I didn't agree with that assessment. So, I immediately looked again at photos on the forum and, sure enough, the one good photo I could find was just like mine. Anyway, I installed the throttlebody and, HOLY MACKERAL!!!!!, what a difference this thing made on my seat of the pants dyno! Wow, I just can't say enough about the difference in performance. With my L99, first gear is nothing but burnt rubber (of course it's cold outside). Throttle response is beyond written word description. I want to remind you that I have a Vararam CAI installed and, at least one dyno test on this forum shows a straight in CAI gaining 4-6 more HP than a CAI with a 90 degree turn. I'm not sure that made any difference on my car, but I can tell you, there's one hell of an improvement in power. Someone asked for side by side photos and they're here. You can see the space that appears to be missed, but apparently is part of the design. Attached Images __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

01-13-2011, 11:47 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	wow __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

01-14-2011, 07:32 AM	#6
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	No one that has gotten one of these, hasn't noticed the immediate improvement. There are some before and after dyno's from one or two members here that show the increase. I think SC2150 pointed out that this mod was more about throttle response, but the added HP an TQ on top of that was a plus. Oh and fwiw I got mine from SC2150 and questioned the same thing as you about the cnc work. Tracy explained it to me same as Ted did you. Needless to say after going for a drive, I knew it was as it should be. Great mod for the money. __________________ She is only memory now.

01-14-2011, 08:23 AM	#7
navyblueSS Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Quitman, LA Posts: 609	Nice, this will be my next mod. __________________ 2015 1LE - CAI intake, TSP longtubes, NPP, Futral Motorsports tuned, BMR 1"lowering springs, BMR trailing arms

01-14-2011, 08:27 AM	#8
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I agree.....I put mine on earlier this week. It was 30 outside when I took it out and I'm sure that has alot to do with it but I'll say that was the best my car has ever run. I definately think it's worth the money IMO. Here are some side by side pics I took as well. Attached Images __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-13-2011, 11:46 PM	#2
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	I want one too. heard only good things about the product

01-13-2011, 11:52 PM	#4
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Humm, my VMAX will be here next week. The Bee can already rip the tires thru first gear. Wonder what she will do after this?

01-13-2011, 11:57 PM	#5
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	Hate to be a Debbie Downer but ported TBs never made a difference in 4th gen f bodies. I don't see how they would make a difference in the much nicer flowing 5th gen TB.

01-14-2011, 09:02 AM	#10
Mark Myles Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM / Silver Stripes Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast Michigan Posts: 601	Are there any before and after dyno runs by any members that purchsed this..? I would really like to "see" the difference with this item... Thanks! M

01-14-2011, 09:05 AM	#11
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	I got one of these and it's the real deal. You notice the improvement immediately the moment you first push the gas pedal. It especially improved my car's performance when the engine is stone cold; no more herky jerkies. The low rpm throttle response is definitely better with one of these. Well worth the money. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

01-14-2011, 09:29 AM	#13
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Someone that dyno'd a before and after. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=192 __________________ She is only memory now.

01-14-2011, 09:32 AM	#14
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Do you need to retune after one of these? I already have LT's, Halltech CAI, and a Jannetty tune. Thanks.

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