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BloodUSMC · 11-07-2011, 11:10 AM

Thanks. I just called the salvage yard and they want 75 bucks for intake head. And i told him i want the cheapest just using it for test purpose.

Im thinkin of practicing on an exhaust tip? Or maybe my old mufflers?

bmorecam · 11-07-2011, 11:24 AM

But isn't the tip or the muffler stainless steel? I would think to practice on the same material.

Camarowguy · 11-07-2011, 11:24 AM

Honestly man if you don't have the correct tools, I wouldn't do it. I did mine myself, but I also have a $300 snap on die grinder along with an air compressor and several hundred dollars worth of bits, mandrels, cartridge rolls and cross buffs. A dremel will do it, but it's going to take a while. You also really need to know what shape you need to aim for. If this is your first attempt at something like this, be prepared to have to buy a new throttle body. Good luck to you

BloodUSMC · 11-07-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bmorecam

But isn't the tip or the muffler stainless steel? I would think to practice on the same material.

True. I will check out other yards.

BloodUSMC · 11-07-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

Honestly man if you don't have the correct tools, I wouldn't do it. I did mine myself, but I also have a $300 snap on die grinder along with an air compressor and several hundred dollars worth of bits, mandrels, cartridge rolls and cross buffs. A dremel will do it, but it's going to take a while. You also really need to know what shape you need to aim for. If this is your first attempt at something like this, be prepared to have to buy a new throttle body. Good luck to you

Got it thanks. How did yours come out?

IrocJack · 11-07-2011, 12:07 PM

I say buy yourself a new one, then do yours. When your done, put the new one on the car.
Buy this one for sale:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180296

BloodUSMC · 11-07-2011, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrocJack

I say buy yourself a new one, then do yours. When your done, put the new one on the car.
Buy this one for sale:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180296

Thanks for your suggestion, but i believe in myself so i wont buy one unless i mess it up first.

PAUL SS · 11-07-2011, 12:23 PM

My opinion, BIG MISTAKE! Don't do it.
You know they say there a thousand ways to loose a race. Well, there a thousand ways this could go wrong. Without experience and the proper tools it will not end well.

BloodUSMC · 11-07-2011, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAUL SS

My opinion, BIG MISTAKE! Don't do it.
You know they say there a thousand ways to loose a race. Well, there a thousand ways this could go wrong. Without experience and the proper tools it will not end well.

Actually if you look on youtube. Some people are using the dremel tool only and it came out good.

CC Performance · 11-07-2011, 12:49 PM

I dont know if I would do it myself ( the v6 one). It took a while for them to get the vmax ported correctly and they had been porting tb's for a long time before attacking the V6 one.. do you really think in your limted experience you going to achieve the same results so it doesnt actually lose power or throttle response?

bmorecam · 11-07-2011, 12:57 PM

You can definitely use dremel but I think the reason why alot of peoples use die grinder to port is due to the bit size. Alot of the good carbide burr's come in 1/4" but I believe dremel is only 1/8". I did however found some carbide burr's on ebay that will fit on dremel. Do a search on ebay for "dremel carbide".

Also, just like there might be a thousand ways that can go wrong but there are thousand ways you can make it work too. It just take some knowledge, patience and alot of practice. I say go for it

just don't touch your TB until you are comfortable and you have your plan prepared.

Here are some 1/4" carbide that will work.

BloodUSMC · 11-07-2011, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

You can definitely use dremel but I think the reason why alot of peoples use die grinder to port is due to the bit size. Alot of the good carbide burr's come in 1/4" but I believe dremel is only 1/8". I did however found some carbide burr's on ebay that will fit on dremel. Do a search on ebay for "dremel carbide".

Also, just like there might be a thousand ways that can go wrong but there are thousand ways you can make it work too. It just take some knowledge, patience and alot of practice. I say go for it

just don't touch your TB until you are comfortable and you have your plan prepared.

Here are some 1/4" carbide that will work.

Thanks for the info

IrocJack · 11-08-2011, 12:09 PM

BloodUSMC · 11-08-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IrocJack

Still trying to find cheap intake manifold to practice on.

Found an rx7 intake head on craiglist but the guy still didnt reply to me.

11-07-2011, 11:10 AM	#15
BloodUSMC Blood Sucking War Machine Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS - A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 661	Thanks. I just called the salvage yard and they want 75 bucks for intake head. And i told him i want the cheapest just using it for test purpose. Im thinkin of practicing on an exhaust tip? Or maybe my old mufflers? __________________ BLACK 2011 2LT/RS COUPE. Roto Fab Intake, MRT 1.0, OBX LT Headers, Magnaflow resonated x pipe, Trifecta Tune

11-07-2011, 11:24 AM	#17
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Honestly man if you don't have the correct tools, I wouldn't do it. I did mine myself, but I also have a $300 snap on die grinder along with an air compressor and several hundred dollars worth of bits, mandrels, cartridge rolls and cross buffs. A dremel will do it, but it's going to take a while. You also really need to know what shape you need to aim for. If this is your first attempt at something like this, be prepared to have to buy a new throttle body. Good luck to you __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

11-07-2011, 12:23 PM	#22
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	My opinion, BIG MISTAKE! Don't do it. You know they say there a thousand ways to loose a race. Well, there a thousand ways this could go wrong. Without experience and the proper tools it will not end well. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

11-07-2011, 12:57 PM	#25
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	You can definitely use dremel but I think the reason why alot of peoples use die grinder to port is due to the bit size. Alot of the good carbide burr's come in 1/4" but I believe dremel is only 1/8". I did however found some carbide burr's on ebay that will fit on dremel. Do a search on ebay for "dremel carbide". Also, just like there might be a thousand ways that can go wrong but there are thousand ways you can make it work too. It just take some knowledge, patience and alot of practice. I say go for it just don't touch your TB until you are comfortable and you have your plan prepared. Here are some 1/4" carbide that will work. Attached Images

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