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Spanky1 · 09-14-2012, 04:09 PM

Anyone know how much torque on the 4 bolts?

kjkjr27 · 09-14-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Spanky1

Anyone know how much torque on the 4 bolts?

Around 7 ft-lbs

meissen · 09-14-2012, 05:55 PM

Snug.

etmx183 · 09-15-2012, 08:01 AM

Install the throttle body bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in) <--- From Alldata

kmarshall2121 · 09-17-2012, 06:33 PM

who can explain the real difference in the stock vs. the ported? can a kit be bought in leiu of buying the ported and sendin the core back?

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 09-17-2012, 08:29 PM

Who can explain the "real" difference? It's been written in these threads a dozen times. Read some more, as it's out there.

Can you buy a kit to do the same thing as what the ported throttle body does? Nope.

John B.

kmarshall2121 · 09-20-2012, 09:51 AM

Thanks Johnny B - I was asking more about the physical difference. What is "porting" and what does the machinist actually do to it? I understand the performance difference.

Angrybird 12 · 09-20-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kmarshall2121

Thanks Johnny B - I was asking more about the physical difference. What is "porting" and what does the machinist actually do to it? I understand the performance difference.

As i understand it when it is ported it changes the chacteristics of the airflow to make it more Efficent. It also enlarges the inlet to create a higher velocity airflow creating more of a venturi which in effect creates a ram effect into the engine.
I am sure it's more technical than that but can get an idea why it makes an improvement in performance.

shadycamaro · 09-20-2012, 02:53 PM

Recieved mine yesterday, installed today & core shipped back for the next customer

All I can say to Pete & the crew is WOW & THANKS!!!!!

The car feels so much better at low rpm idle takeoffs (where before it lugged & chattered briefly before down gear change), it even now has cleaner shifts thru the entire rev band. I have a custom cat back magnaflow exhaust on the car, but no CAI like many others. This is a great improvement. I have to be honest that I was skeptical of this being as good as advertised, but now say it's the best low cost modification I have ever applied to any vehicle.

As many others have said -- the car is now like it should have been from the factory.

If you guys & gals are not already waiting, you can get one NOW from Mike Norris --> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242686

The sale went smooth, shipping was fast, and communication was great!

BNB · 09-20-2012, 03:03 PM

Anyone else notice the "LLT" Upper coolant hose?

PalmerGA · 10-01-2012, 09:22 AM

Finally got my PTB - thanks to Pete @VMax and Matt @ RX. Installed in about 15 minutes. The difference is quite noticeably smoother acceleration and shifting (A6), with no hesitation anywhere in the rpm range. I love it. Thanks guys. Shipping the core back to you today.

sixt3denied · 12-13-2013, 10:23 AM

Is this useful for an Automatic? Or is it only worth installing on stick-shifts..

fsusmithc2 · 12-17-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sixt3denied

Is this useful for an Automatic? Or is it only worth installing on stick-shifts..

Makes no difference what trans you have, this is one of, if not THE cheapest quality performance mods you can do.

I was the test sled for the LFX ported TB and I'm an automatic. This is particularly effective for autos to soften and/or eliminate the slight hesitation lag, or "dead spot", some of us notice from time to time when accelerating around 2k. See also, shadycamaro's post above.

Angrybird 12 · 12-17-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sixt3denied

Is this useful for an Automatic? Or is it only worth installing on stick-shifts..

Mine is an automatic, so definitely yes.

09-14-2012, 05:55 PM	#45
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09-17-2012, 08:29 PM	#48
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Who can explain the "real" difference? It's been written in these threads a dozen times. Read some more, as it's out there. Can you buy a kit to do the same thing as what the ported throttle body does? Nope. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

10-01-2012, 09:22 AM	#53
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Finally got my PTB - thanks to Pete @VMax and Matt @ RX. Installed in about 15 minutes. The difference is quite noticeably smoother acceleration and shifting (A6), with no hesitation anywhere in the rpm range. I love it. Thanks guys. Shipping the core back to you today. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

09-14-2012, 04:09 PM	#43
Spanky1 Drives: 2017 2SS Summit White Camaro M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Neck, NY Posts: 312	Anyone know how much torque on the 4 bolts?

09-15-2012, 08:01 AM	#46
etmx183 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,633 View My Garage	Install the throttle body bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in) <--- From Alldata

09-17-2012, 06:33 PM	#47
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	who can explain the real difference in the stock vs. the ported? can a kit be bought in leiu of buying the ported and sendin the core back?

09-20-2012, 09:51 AM	#49
kmarshall2121 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,618 View My Garage	Thanks Johnny B - I was asking more about the physical difference. What is "porting" and what does the machinist actually do to it? I understand the performance difference.

09-20-2012, 02:53 PM	#51
shadycamaro Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 216	Recieved mine yesterday, installed today & core shipped back for the next customer All I can say to Pete & the crew is WOW & THANKS!!!!! The car feels so much better at low rpm idle takeoffs (where before it lugged & chattered briefly before down gear change), it even now has cleaner shifts thru the entire rev band. I have a custom cat back magnaflow exhaust on the car, but no CAI like many others. This is a great improvement. I have to be honest that I was skeptical of this being as good as advertised, but now say it's the best low cost modification I have ever applied to any vehicle. As many others have said -- the car is now like it should have been from the factory. If you guys & gals are not already waiting, you can get one NOW from Mike Norris --> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242686 The sale went smooth, shipping was fast, and communication was great!

09-20-2012, 03:03 PM	#52
BNB Rollin' The Lunchbox Drives: 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 473	Anyone else notice the "LLT" Upper coolant hose?

12-13-2013, 10:23 AM	#54
sixt3denied Drives: 2012 1LT/RS BLACK w NOS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New York Posts: 206	Is this useful for an Automatic? Or is it only worth installing on stick-shifts..