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Power Hungry · 04-21-2011, 05:28 PM

Sorry, im not very mechanically inclined. What is the benefit of a ported TB? Can you just port the stock one or is it an aftermarket part that comes ported?

The Stig · 04-21-2011, 05:39 PM

You just port the stock one.

SGOS252382 · 04-21-2011, 05:47 PM

If you are skilled and know what you're doing, you can port your stock Throttle body. There's also companies/individuals that hand port intakes and throttle bodies and do a very good job.

Recently CNC (computer programmed porting) ported Throttle bodies have become popular. Several vendors in this forum sell them from around $150.00.

The greatest benefit of a ported TB is increased throttle response. You can make a little HP, but the main benefit is increased throttle response.

Power Hungry · 04-21-2011, 05:53 PM

ok, so i could probably find someone in my area that could port my stock throttle body. You mentioned intake also. what benefit do you get from porting your intake? Is this benefit increased if i get an after market cold air intake?

Power Hungry · 04-21-2011, 05:58 PM

right now its 100% stock.

Power Hungry · 04-21-2011, 05:59 PM

I plan on putting a CAI intake on it very soon though.

Bell040 · 04-21-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White-2-SS

8-12 rear wheel hp gain and better throttle response.

where did 8-12 HP come from?

dynos?

I think you may be mistaken... if so, please delete it. Some one may read it and believe it.

if you can get 10 HP for a $150 mod... everyone would have one.

caverman · 04-21-2011, 11:20 PM

To the OP...just get a VMax TB. If you can do any basic mechanic stuff you can put it on yourself. Take off the air intake and four bolts. Easy even for a novice.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112536

Power Hungry · 04-22-2011, 02:05 AM

Thanks caverman, i read a couple of those threads on the vmax tb's. Im definately gonna have to get me one of those!

Power Hungry · 04-22-2011, 02:12 AM

....if there's any in stock...

SC2150 · 04-22-2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

where did 8-12 HP come from?

dynos?

I think you may be mistaken... if so, please delete it. Some one may read it and believe it.

if you can get 10 HP for a $150 mod... everyone would have one.

Caverman is correct. Nothing like it out there....one of the best bangs for the buck and no tune needed.

caverman · 04-22-2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Power Hungry

....if there's any in stock...

Check with SC2150, Mike Norris (I believe was another seller), or Jannetty Racing. I'm sure you can find one through one of these guys.

Even if you have to wait a little it will be worth it. IMO I don't see how a human can port an polish a TB consistent everytime like a CNC machine can. Even if someone that hand ports them and does a good job most of the time doesn't mean you'll get one as good. Using a CNC machine you get a consistent porting job everytime. Just my .02 cents.....

IndeedSS1 · 04-22-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

Caverman is correct. Nothing like it out there....one of the best bangs for the buck and no tune needed.

And I agree with both Caverman and SC2150. I am one of the biggest skeptics and found the VMax to be well worth the money.

Bell040 · 04-22-2011, 05:05 PM

I have yet to see a dyno before and after on a 5th gen Camaro... so I am still a skeptic

04-21-2011, 05:28 PM	#1
Power Hungry Drives: 2SS/RS CGM w/ black stripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S.E. Washington Posts: 54	Ported throttle body? Sorry, im not very mechanically inclined. What is the benefit of a ported TB? Can you just port the stock one or is it an aftermarket part that comes ported?

04-21-2011, 05:39 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	You just port the stock one. __________________

04-21-2011, 11:20 PM	#8
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	To the OP...just get a VMax TB. If you can do any basic mechanic stuff you can put it on yourself. Take off the air intake and four bolts. Easy even for a novice. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112536 __________________ *-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

04-22-2011, 02:12 AM	#10
Power Hungry Drives: 2SS/RS CGM w/ black stripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S.E. Washington Posts: 54	....if there's any in stock... __________________ :: 20% tint on 3 sides 75% on windshield :: Vmax ported TB ::

04-22-2011, 05:05 PM	#14
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I have yet to see a dyno before and after on a 5th gen Camaro... so I am still a skeptic __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

04-21-2011, 05:47 PM	#3
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	If you are skilled and know what you're doing, you can port your stock Throttle body. There's also companies/individuals that hand port intakes and throttle bodies and do a very good job. Recently CNC (computer programmed porting) ported Throttle bodies have become popular. Several vendors in this forum sell them from around $150.00. The greatest benefit of a ported TB is increased throttle response. You can make a little HP, but the main benefit is increased throttle response.

04-21-2011, 05:53 PM	#4
Power Hungry Drives: 2SS/RS CGM w/ black stripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S.E. Washington Posts: 54	ok, so i could probably find someone in my area that could port my stock throttle body. You mentioned intake also. what benefit do you get from porting your intake? Is this benefit increased if i get an after market cold air intake?

04-21-2011, 05:58 PM	#5
Power Hungry Drives: 2SS/RS CGM w/ black stripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S.E. Washington Posts: 54	right now its 100% stock.

04-21-2011, 05:59 PM	#6
Power Hungry Drives: 2SS/RS CGM w/ black stripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S.E. Washington Posts: 54	I plan on putting a CAI intake on it very soon though.

04-22-2011, 02:05 AM	#9
Power Hungry Drives: 2SS/RS CGM w/ black stripe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: S.E. Washington Posts: 54	Thanks caverman, i read a couple of those threads on the vmax tb's. Im definately gonna have to get me one of those!

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