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DeathbySS · 03-31-2011, 12:16 AM

I have heard there is no need for an aftermarket throttle body on a new camaro, but I have also heard it couldn't hurt. I would like to know what this forum thinks about it or at least give me some insight. Another thing I'm looking for a cam but not sure what size to get or brand for that matter. I was told just to do headers and a full exhaust, getting cams is whole new ballpark as for modifications to the car. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

C5RocksC5 · 03-31-2011, 01:01 AM

you gonne crap on your warranty anyway so why not just put a supercharger on it and stop the guess work?

MillerTime · 03-31-2011, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DeathbySS

I have heard there is no need for an aftermarket throttle body on a new camaro, but I have also heard it couldn't hurt. I would like to know what this forum thinks about it or at least give me some insight. Another thing I'm looking for a cam but not sure what size to get or brand for that matter. I was told just to do headers and a full exhaust, getting cams is whole new ballpark as for modifications to the car. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Quite the opposite. The throttle bodies will give you a few extra HP and improve your throttle response and Idle. Downside is you will need to re-tune to adjust for that extra air coming in.

I have a CAI, a MGW short throw and LT's and my dealer has re-built separate parts of my transmission twice with no real issue with my modifications. The warrant stuff is controlled by the dealer when it comes to bolt ons.

SC2150 · 03-31-2011, 07:50 AM

The VMax CNC pattern ported unit is stock looking from the outside with good documented gains and needs no tune.

Hired Gun · 03-31-2011, 07:59 AM

Who sells the VMAx? What more is there to know about it?

bmorecam · 03-31-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Hired Gun

Who sells the VMAx? What more is there to know about it?

The guy above u

clg_98ta · 03-31-2011, 09:09 AM

When you flow more air w/o retuning, you are leaning out the mixture - that's what gives you the power gain. The cars typically run a little rich (as a safety margin) from the factory. If you port or change your throttle body, you should definitely get a dyno with a/f measurements to make sure you're not running lean. Lean is very bad.

caverman · 03-31-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hired Gun

Who sells the VMAx? What more is there to know about it?

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

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124165

CamaroFemme · 10-03-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by clg_98ta

When you flow more air w/o retuning, you are leaning out the mixture - that's what gives you the power gain. The cars typically run a little rich (as a safety margin) from the factory. If you port or change your throttle body, you should definitely get a dyno with a/f measurements to make sure you're not running lean. Lean is very bad.

So...do you need a tune with a TB or not?

Or are you saying you should check, but you SHOULDN'T need one?

03-31-2011, 12:16 AM	#1
DeathbySS Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Summit White M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Abbeville, SC Posts: 74	Pros and Cons I have heard there is no need for an aftermarket throttle body on a new camaro, but I have also heard it couldn't hurt. I would like to know what this forum thinks about it or at least give me some insight. Another thing I'm looking for a cam but not sure what size to get or brand for that matter. I was told just to do headers and a full exhaust, getting cams is whole new ballpark as for modifications to the car. Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ This is Nucking Futs

03-31-2011, 07:59 AM	#5
Hired Gun Wild Man Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Ky Posts: 516	Who sells the VMAx? What more is there to know about it? __________________ 2010 Camaro Black with White Stripes, Jannetty Racing Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, Long Tube Headers, GMPP Axel Back, Emblem Pros Custom "VOODOO" Under hood Bow tie, Chrome Gill Inserts, HUD plate, Sparks Performance White SS front and rear Plate MPD-1 Spoiler

03-31-2011, 09:09 AM	#7
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	When you flow more air w/o retuning, you are leaning out the mixture - that's what gives you the power gain. The cars typically run a little rich (as a safety margin) from the factory. If you port or change your throttle body, you should definitely get a dyno with a/f measurements to make sure you're not running lean. Lean is very bad. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

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03-31-2011, 01:01 AM	#2
C5RocksC5 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 697	you gonne crap on your warranty anyway so why not just put a supercharger on it and stop the guess work?

03-31-2011, 07:50 AM	#4
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	The VMax CNC pattern ported unit is stock looking from the outside with good documented gains and needs no tune.