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Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 04-11-2013, 12:35 PM

Just got a boatload more in stock yesterday and almost already gone again. Because of reviews like this one, they're tough to keep in stock . We're adding half a dozen to the rotation every week or so and it's not putting a dent in the demand.

They're really a great product and you wouldn't see all of us (JDP/FSP/APEX/etc..) chiming in to help get em out if they weren't.

Between all of us out there supporting the Vmax Movement, we got ya covered!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Camaro588 · 04-13-2013, 05:42 AM

Finally received mine, it def. improved throttle response. Not so much lag on the low end, didn't really notice any real gains on top. I'm really happy with this product as I've been very disappointed with low end performance. The car responds nicely too this add-on, and highly recommend its improvement with throttle response. For the money, hands down a must have!

ModernMuscle · 04-13-2013, 08:20 PM

Just to let everyone know we are not trying to say who's is better ect ect...
we are just supplying another option for you, As for claims that are posted on this site and others these are just threads from our customers who have purchased and tested our products.

To the OP I am glad you are happy with your new TB now take it to the track for some real fun!

KaBoom1701 · 04-20-2013, 06:48 PM

Just installed my Vmax today. Went for a little drive and so far so good. After I drive it some more this week I'll be able to chime in better.

SC2150 · 04-20-2013, 07:56 PM

One of the best mods for the$$.

The cutaway picture below shows the science behind the VMax and its complex pattern as well as how the Velocity ring makes the FAST 102 a good fit for the 90mm TB also:

Lil' Nasty · 04-20-2013, 08:28 PM

Great mod for sure

samhardy2008 · 04-20-2013, 09:00 PM

so its $150 and then you get a $200 dollar refund for sending yours back in????

nyrfan · 04-20-2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samhardy2008

so its $150 and then you get a $200 dollar refund for sending yours back in????

No. You send $350 and get back $200 when your unit is received back.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

samhardy2008 · 04-21-2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

No. You send $350 and get back $200 when your unit is received back.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

ahhh ok i gotcha.......that was a derp moment for me

NYJets77 · 04-24-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samhardy2008

ahhh ok i gotcha.......that was a derp moment for me

and you don't actually send in your unit, you send in your old throttle body.

wouldn't want any misunderstandings....

Henry G. · 04-24-2013, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYJets77

and you don't actually send in your unit, you send in your old throttle body.

wouldn't want any misunderstandings....

LOL I like my Vmax TB but not THAT much...

Camaro588 · 04-25-2013, 07:15 PM

Quick question, installed the TB and heard a loud pop or crack when tighting the upper left bolt. Did I over torque and cause damage to the manifold? Checked it over didn't see and cracks up top. Should I be concerned?

nyrfan · 04-25-2013, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro588

Quick question, installed the TB and heard a loud pop or crack when tighting the upper left bolt. Did I over torque and cause damage to the manifold? Checked it over didn't see and cracks up top. Should I be concerned?

The bolts only require minimal tightening, I believe 8ft pounds. Do you take the tb off and look at it? I would because there should be no pop/cracking sound.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Camaro588 · 04-25-2013, 08:16 PM

Yeah, upon visual inspection I did not see and cracks on TB or manifold. I was being very careful not to over tighten, I hit them all equally do a slow quater turn and heard a pop and stopped. Back the biolt out a quarter turn checked over everything removed TB saw nothing re assembled with no issue.

04-20-2013, 06:48 PM	#46
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Just installed my Vmax today. Went for a little drive and so far so good. After I drive it some more this week I'll be able to chime in better. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

04-20-2013, 08:28 PM	#48
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Great mod for sure __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

04-20-2013, 09:00 PM	#49
samhardy2008 Drives: 2012 3.6 camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tyler Posts: 197	so its $150 and then you get a $200 dollar refund for sending yours back in???? __________________

04-11-2013, 12:35 PM	#43
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Just got a boatload more in stock yesterday and almost already gone again. Because of reviews like this one, they're tough to keep in stock . We're adding half a dozen to the rotation every week or so and it's not putting a dent in the demand. They're really a great product and you wouldn't see all of us (JDP/FSP/APEX/etc..) chiming in to help get em out if they weren't. Between all of us out there supporting the Vmax Movement, we got ya covered! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

04-13-2013, 05:42 AM	#44
Camaro588 Drives: 2012 camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Albany N.Y. Posts: 140	Finally received mine, it def. improved throttle response. Not so much lag on the low end, didn't really notice any real gains on top. I'm really happy with this product as I've been very disappointed with low end performance. The car responds nicely too this add-on, and highly recommend its improvement with throttle response. For the money, hands down a must have!

04-13-2013, 08:20 PM	#45
ModernMuscle Drives: Dodge Magnum SRT8 S/C Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Martinsville VA Posts: 95	Just to let everyone know we are not trying to say who's is better ect ect... we are just supplying another option for you, As for claims that are posted on this site and others these are just threads from our customers who have purchased and tested our products. To the OP I am glad you are happy with your new TB now take it to the track for some real fun!

04-20-2013, 07:56 PM	#47
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	One of the best mods for the$$. The cutaway picture below shows the science behind the VMax and its complex pattern as well as how the Velocity ring makes the FAST 102 a good fit for the 90mm TB also:

04-25-2013, 07:15 PM	#54
Camaro588 Drives: 2012 camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Albany N.Y. Posts: 140	Quick question, installed the TB and heard a loud pop or crack when tighting the upper left bolt. Did I over torque and cause damage to the manifold? Checked it over didn't see and cracks up top. Should I be concerned?

04-25-2013, 08:16 PM	#56
Camaro588 Drives: 2012 camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Albany N.Y. Posts: 140	Yeah, upon visual inspection I did not see and cracks on TB or manifold. I was being very careful not to over tighten, I hit them all equally do a slow quater turn and heard a pop and stopped. Back the biolt out a quarter turn checked over everything removed TB saw nothing re assembled with no issue.