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Bay Area SS · 08-09-2011, 02:36 AM

Im ready for my next mod. Which throttle body? V Max or PowderPro? I like the fact that the V Max is highly reccomended and has seemed to have established a good rep with our cars, but the PowderPro looks a lot better in my opinion, as far as the finish and the porting...What do you guys think??

A62010SS · 08-09-2011, 12:49 PM

The VMax is definitely a proven piece for sure by all of the threads here. The Powder Pro does look awesone on the outside and it is polished nicely inside. But I did ask them some specific questions a while ago about performance and comparisons and all I got was short answers, a bit of a run around and then was told I was "busting their balls" with all of my questions. So for me it would be a VMax as they and most of their dealers are good to deal with.

BLACK10 · 08-09-2011, 12:56 PM

i went with Vmaxx, DEF RECOMMEND IT.

ducq · 08-09-2011, 03:02 PM

I've never heard of powerpro but Ill tell you straight up, you would be 100% satisfied with the vmax cnc porting.

ClutchKargo · 08-09-2011, 05:18 PM

PowderPro - Porting and Polishing were Top Notch. I had mine painted too and they did a fantastic job. Fast communication and service good group just fairly new to our board.

Pay2Play · 08-09-2011, 10:12 PM

I have the VMax and have no complaints.

Jason7 · 08-09-2011, 11:41 PM

Couldn't feel any difference at all with my ported tb other than in the old checkbook....

Jason

Brianskeet · 08-10-2011, 02:24 AM

Very happy with my painted V-Max!

Infern0 · 08-10-2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A62010SS

The VMax is definitely a proven piece for sure by all of the threads here. The Powder Pro does look awesone on the outside and it is polished nicely inside. But I did ask them some specific questions a while ago about performance and comparisons and all I got was short answers, a bit of a run around and then was told I was "busting their balls" with all of my questions. So for me it would be a VMax as they and most of their dealers are good to deal with.

Absolutely +1 on this. The guy is an ass with a short tolerance for answering questions. I continued to seek clarifications on things after I had paid and as soon as the item was shipped I never got another response after multiple attempts and phone calls. Funny how that works.

As far as the powder pro product is concerned, not sure you're getting a brand new TB even if that's what you ordered. Other than PAYING for a new one, I'm not sure it matters since I don't think there's ever been a case of one failing that anyone on here can remember.

Comparing your two options, I personally think the powder pro hand ported and polished is the better option because it ports and polishes both in front and behind the blades (removal during porting as well). Additionally, just about everyone who has done VMAX either didn't notice a different or could barely tell. When I installed my hand ported it was a NIGHT AND DAY difference. Not just butt or seat dyno, but a clear as day difference in performance for me.

Doesn't sound like there is a wrong answer here. Just depends on what type of product YOU want and how much YOU want to pay for it. Both products in the end are proven. And how important is customer service to you? I can say the service from the VMAX vendors have ALL been responsive to my questions to them about the products and processes.

ABM/IOM · 08-10-2011, 08:48 AM

I have a VMAx throttle body and noticed an improvement in throttle response and a little more power. Also, the VMAX has been dyno proven to give 8-10 more HP and 12-14 more TRQ. So what are the dyno numbers on the Powderpro throttle body's, because i have read a couple of threads on them and no dyno #'s. In one thread they were asked to produce dyno #'s and after going back and forth with Powderpro on the forum all Powderpro did was give everyone the runaround.

navyblueSS · 08-10-2011, 09:35 AM

I went with VMax and noticed better throttle response. The PowderPro unit looks good but I haven't seen any tests on it.

Infern0 · 08-10-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABM/IOM

I have a VMAx throttle body and noticed an improvement in throttle response and a little more power. Also, the VMAX has been dyno proven to give 8-10 more HP and 12-14 more TRQ. So what are the dyno numbers on the Powderpro throttle body's, because i have read a couple of threads on them and no dyno #'s. In one thread they were asked to produce dyno #'s and after going back and forth with Powderpro on the forum all Powderpro did was give everyone the runaround.

Yeah forgot about that aspect too. Can't seem to come up with a dyno proving claims. It's gonna be there though. Just another factor of the bad customer service.

DREV LSX · 08-10-2011, 10:11 AM

VMAX IS THE WAY TO GO, HANDS DOWN THE BEST, DYNO PROVEN RESULTS THAT CAN BE BACKED UP AND REPEATED OVER AND OVER!!! YOU CANT GO WRONG. VMAX HAS A SOLID REPUTATION AND GREAT PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK FROM ALL THEIR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE RUNNING THEIR PRODUCTS.

siriusdish · 08-10-2011, 10:44 AM

Vmax,, the Board Agrees! What's the problem?

08-09-2011, 02:36 AM	#1
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	V Max or PowderPro throttle Body? Im ready for my next mod. Which throttle body? V Max or PowderPro? I like the fact that the V Max is highly reccomended and has seemed to have established a good rep with our cars, but the PowderPro looks a lot better in my opinion, as far as the finish and the porting...What do you guys think??

08-09-2011, 03:02 PM	#4
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	I've never heard of powerpro but Ill tell you straight up, you would be 100% satisfied with the vmax cnc porting. __________________ TSP 229/236 cam .Magnaflow Comp axleback .KOOKS LT w/ high flow cats .magnapack bullets. C.A.I. Vmax ported TB. Dyno tuned 452hp / 422tq.

08-09-2011, 05:18 PM	#5
ClutchKargo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 211	PowderPro - Porting and Polishing were Top Notch. I had mine painted too and they did a fantastic job. Fast communication and service good group just fairly new to our board. __________________ Solo Mach XL CatBack w/ J Pipe - Texas Speed LT Headers - 3M Nano-Carbon Polyester Tint 20% - 3M Crystalline 90% Tint on Windshield - Azentek Smart Mirror w/Back up Camera - CAI Intake - ADM Scoop - APEX Washer Tank Kit - PowderPro Ported & Polished TB

08-10-2011, 02:24 AM	#8
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	Very happy with my painted V-Max! __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

08-10-2011, 09:35 AM	#11
navyblueSS Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Quitman, LA Posts: 609	I went with VMax and noticed better throttle response. The PowderPro unit looks good but I haven't seen any tests on it. __________________ 2015 1LE - CAI intake, TSP longtubes, NPP, Futral Motorsports tuned, BMR 1"lowering springs, BMR trailing arms

08-09-2011, 12:49 PM	#2
A62010SS Drives: 2010SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 60	The VMax is definitely a proven piece for sure by all of the threads here. The Powder Pro does look awesone on the outside and it is polished nicely inside. But I did ask them some specific questions a while ago about performance and comparisons and all I got was short answers, a bit of a run around and then was told I was "busting their balls" with all of my questions. So for me it would be a VMax as they and most of their dealers are good to deal with.

08-09-2011, 12:56 PM	#3
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	i went with Vmaxx, DEF RECOMMEND IT.

08-09-2011, 10:12 PM	#6
Pay2Play Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 171	I have the VMax and have no complaints.

08-09-2011, 11:41 PM	#7
Jason7 NorCalCamaros.com Drives: 2010 2SS White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Delta Posts: 1,138 View My Garage	Couldn't feel any difference at all with my ported tb other than in the old checkbook.... Jason

08-10-2011, 08:48 AM	#10
ABM/IOM Drives: aqua blue ls and inferno orange ss Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 216	I have a VMAx throttle body and noticed an improvement in throttle response and a little more power. Also, the VMAX has been dyno proven to give 8-10 more HP and 12-14 more TRQ. So what are the dyno numbers on the Powderpro throttle body's, because i have read a couple of threads on them and no dyno #'s. In one thread they were asked to produce dyno #'s and after going back and forth with Powderpro on the forum all Powderpro did was give everyone the runaround.

08-10-2011, 10:11 AM	#13
DREV LSX Drives: Its the Millenium Falcon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 612	VMAX IS THE WAY TO GO, HANDS DOWN THE BEST, DYNO PROVEN RESULTS THAT CAN BE BACKED UP AND REPEATED OVER AND OVER!!! YOU CANT GO WRONG. VMAX HAS A SOLID REPUTATION AND GREAT PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK FROM ALL THEIR CUSTOMERS WHO ARE RUNNING THEIR PRODUCTS.

08-10-2011, 10:44 AM	#14
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Vmax,, the Board Agrees! What's the problem? __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

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