Should I port my TB myself? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BloodUSMC · 11-06-2011, 10:32 PM

I have been watching videos on how to port using dremel and it looks like I can do it. should I try it? any suggestions?

btw. never used a dremel before.

I'm not being cheap or anything since Im actually buying a dremel to do this (but its still cheaper than buying the ported tb.

) I just like doing things my own.

Wizzer · 11-06-2011, 10:34 PM

A good dremel would be 50 bucks. Id rather pay the race shop to make sure it gets done to the best potential.

The Stig · 11-06-2011, 10:45 PM

There's a big potential for it to go way wrong and leave you with needing to buy a new TB

BloodUSMC · 11-06-2011, 10:52 PM

I will practice on something and see how I feel about it.

KMPrenger · 11-06-2011, 11:48 PM

I know I'd never try it...but thats me!

You have to remember, that even RX went through a revision or two before settling on what they have to offer now.

masterofpuppets · 11-06-2011, 11:51 PM

Short answer - no

Longer answer - NOOOOOOOOOO

Don't risk it. Put the $50 toward saving for the real thing. There's a lot that can go wrong of you slip up.

BloodUSMC · 11-06-2011, 11:59 PM

Thanks guys. But i think i will take the risk. I have all day to think about it tomorrow. If you have any suggestion let me know.

Darkone · 11-07-2011, 03:41 AM

Go with the one Tracy offers it doesn't cost a lot, and does the job

rtcat600man · 11-07-2011, 06:23 AM

DON'T DO IT.

Buy the dremel tool for what you can use it for, but cutting your on TB is not it.

bmorecam · 11-07-2011, 09:41 AM

If you do decide to try maybe on a scrap head or something the right tool to use for porting would be a die grinder.

I say go pick up a used head from the junk yard and hone your skills before doing it on your part first. My porting guy does this for a living and it took him over to 2 weeks to get everything right on the manifold including some wise help from another porting co.. The same with vmax, it took them a couple try to get it just right.

BloodUSMC · 11-07-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

If you do decide to try maybe on a scrap head or something the right tool to use for porting would be a die grinder.

I say go pick up a used head from the junk yard and hone your skills before doing it on your part first. My porting guy does this for a living and it took him close to 2 weeks to get everything right on the manifold. The same with vmax, it took them a couple try to get it just right.

got it I will try it out on used heads.

usa1camaro1969 · 11-07-2011, 09:59 AM

When they came out with what they thought would work and then tested it(yes, they stuck it on the dyno) they found that their initial attempt(s) were actually costing horsepower. It's more than just polishing it up and cleaning it out. The walls inside are left semi-rough for a reason.
I've done heads and intake manifolds, there's more to a TB or carb. Before you do it, check out what a new TB would run you and you can have an idea if you're really willing to run that risk.

BloodUSMC · 11-07-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

When they came out with what they thought would work and then tested it(yes, they stuck it on the dyno) they found that their initial attempt(s) were actually costing horsepower. It's more than just polishing it up and cleaning it out. The walls inside are left semi-rough for a reason.
I've done heads and intake manifolds, there's more to a TB or carb. Before you do it, check out what a new TB would run you and you can have an idea if you're really willing to run that risk.

I'm not expecting any increase in hp. but I think I feel some lagg and some people think this might help.

I'm willing to take the risk. but I will first practice on something else.

life is boring without taking risks.

bmorecam · 11-07-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BloodUSMC

I'm not expecting any increase in hp. but I think I feel some lagg and some people think this might help.

I'm willing to take the risk. but I will first practice on something else.

life is boring without taking risks.

life is boring without taking risks.

With you 120%!

just be smart about it though.

11-06-2011, 10:32 PM	#1
BloodUSMC Blood Sucking War Machine Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS - A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 661	Should I port my TB myself? I have been watching videos on how to port using dremel and it looks like I can do it. should I try it? any suggestions? btw. never used a dremel before. I'm not being cheap or anything since Im actually buying a dremel to do this (but its still cheaper than buying the ported tb.) I just like doing things my own. __________________ BLACK 2011 2LT/RS COUPE. Roto Fab Intake, MRT 1.0, OBX LT Headers, Magnaflow resonated x pipe, Trifecta Tune

11-06-2011, 10:45 PM	#3
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	There's a big potential for it to go way wrong and leave you with needing to buy a new TB __________________

11-06-2011, 10:52 PM	#4
BloodUSMC Blood Sucking War Machine Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS - A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 661	I will practice on something and see how I feel about it. __________________ BLACK 2011 2LT/RS COUPE. Roto Fab Intake, MRT 1.0, OBX LT Headers, Magnaflow resonated x pipe, Trifecta Tune

11-06-2011, 11:48 PM	#5
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	I know I'd never try it...but thats me! You have to remember, that even RX went through a revision or two before settling on what they have to offer now. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

11-06-2011, 11:51 PM	#6
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,246	Short answer - no Longer answer - NOOOOOOOOOO Don't risk it. Put the $50 toward saving for the real thing. There's a lot that can go wrong of you slip up. __________________

11-06-2011, 10:34 PM	#2
Wizzer Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ga Posts: 703	A good dremel would be 50 bucks. Id rather pay the race shop to make sure it gets done to the best potential.

11-06-2011, 11:59 PM	#7
BloodUSMC Blood Sucking War Machine Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS - A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 661	Thanks guys. But i think i will take the risk. I have all day to think about it tomorrow. If you have any suggestion let me know. __________________ BLACK 2011 2LT/RS COUPE. Roto Fab Intake, MRT 1.0, OBX LT Headers, Magnaflow resonated x pipe, Trifecta Tune

11-07-2011, 03:41 AM	#8
Darkone Drives: 2011 Camaro LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oman Posts: 167	Go with the one Tracy offers it doesn't cost a lot, and does the job __________________ Performance: Trifecta tune, Roto-fab CAI, MRT V2, Resonated X-Pipe, Vmax Iceolator, Vmax Ported TB Suspension: Pedders full cradle bushings & radius rod inserts, BMR swaybars & endlinks, LSR trailing arms, Pfadt endlink brace

11-07-2011, 06:23 AM	#9
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	DON'T DO IT. Buy the dremel tool for what you can use it for, but cutting your on TB is not it. __________________ MY BUILD

11-07-2011, 09:41 AM	#10
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	If you do decide to try maybe on a scrap head or something the right tool to use for porting would be a die grinder. I say go pick up a used head from the junk yard and hone your skills before doing it on your part first. My porting guy does this for a living and it took him over to 2 weeks to get everything right on the manifold including some wise help from another porting co.. The same with vmax, it took them a couple try to get it just right.

11-07-2011, 09:59 AM	#12
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	When they came out with what they thought would work and then tested it(yes, they stuck it on the dyno) they found that their initial attempt(s) were actually costing horsepower. It's more than just polishing it up and cleaning it out. The walls inside are left semi-rough for a reason. I've done heads and intake manifolds, there's more to a TB or carb. Before you do it, check out what a new TB would run you and you can have an idea if you're really willing to run that risk. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

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