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AquaSSRS · 11-21-2013, 08:54 PM

Another thread. Stock vs Vmax. 31hp increase without a CAI.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319697

Personally i noticed a difference in power when I added the roto-fab and a much improved throttle response when I added the Vmax. I also read in another thread that someone dynoed his car with a roto-fab and Vmax only and it was leaning out in higher rpms. So it is possible that for the best gains a tune is needed.

Apex Motorsports · 11-23-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Al C.

Here ya go

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...08#post6839408

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Originally Posted by AquaSSRS

Another thread. Stock vs Vmax. 31hp increase without a CAI.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319697

Good info in those threads.

OldJedi · 11-23-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Good info in those threads.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the information. I guess I will go with the LSA VMAX.

tnspd · 11-24-2013, 08:20 AM

So you have to give up your core? Do they then take your core and port that to sell over again?

So these ported TB's are hand ported then? That would mean all TB are not going to be the same for HP output because each TB cannot be the exact same porting by hand. What is exactly done when porting these TB's. Maybe I could port my core myself and save some cash.

Apex Motorsports · 11-24-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tnspd

So you have to give up your core? Do they then take your core and port that to sell over again?

So these ported TB's are hand ported then? That would mean all TB are not going to be the same for HP output because each TB cannot be the exact same porting by hand. What is exactly done when porting these TB's. Maybe I could port my core myself and save some cash.

VMAX ported throttle bodies are machined, not hand ported. You do not have to return your core but you do not get your core charge refunded if you do not. Returned cores are reconditioned and ported.

bumblebeecamaro · 11-24-2013, 08:32 AM

I think core charge is normally $250. I returned my core because that would have been another spare part occupying space that I really don't have. thankfully my VMAX looked just as nice as my stock piece. I would have been very upset otherwise.

Apex Motorsports · 11-24-2013, 08:38 AM

The core charge is $200. At least ours is.

tnspd · 11-24-2013, 10:50 AM

Why a $200 core charge? You can get an 87mm OEM TB for 164 bucks on eBay. The ZL1 LSA 87mm TB is the same TB as many other trucks use from GM.

GM OEM 12629992, it is only 164 dollars.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-OEM-12629...-/261330500261

white ZL1 · 11-24-2013, 11:07 AM

Why does it matter? You're paying $350 for a vMax ported throttle body......just return your stocker and get $200 back.

I suppose they could charge you $350 and only give you back $164 for your core if you really wanted them to?

You're getting $200 returned to you for a part that costs less than that brand new. I don't see what the problem is.

tnspd · 11-24-2013, 11:40 AM

Because I don't want to send my original tb. I want to keep it but don't want charged 200 dollars.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

Apex Motorsports · 11-24-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tnspd

Because I don't want to send my original tb. I want to keep it but don't want charged 200 dollars.

In that case I would buy one of the stock throttle bodies you referred to previously and send that in as your core. You can send it in advance and avoid the core charge all together.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 12-06-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SargeantSarcasm

You have a decent guesstimate as to how much power these mods added? Considering making this my next upgrade

You won't be disappointed! Thanks for your support!

Apex Motorsports · 12-12-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

You won't be disappointed! Thanks for your support!

No doubt about that. We have had nothing but rave reviews.

zl1bro · 12-12-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

No doubt about that. We have had nothing but rave reviews.

How difficult to install this TB? Might want to do it at same time as I install my CAI...

11-21-2013, 08:54 PM	#29
AquaSSRS Drives: formerly a AGM ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 435	Another thread. Stock vs Vmax. 31hp increase without a CAI. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319697 Personally i noticed a difference in power when I added the roto-fab and a much improved throttle response when I added the Vmax. I also read in another thread that someone dynoed his car with a roto-fab and Vmax only and it was leaning out in higher rpms. So it is possible that for the best gains a tune is needed. __________________ 2013 Ashen gray ZL1 M6 with Roto-fab, Vmax TB, Pfadt headers, 10% pulley, JRE tuned. 11.459 @125mph. 566hp/517tq. Sold due to not enough seat belts. FML.

11-24-2013, 08:20 AM	#32
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	So you have to give up your core? Do they then take your core and port that to sell over again? So these ported TB's are hand ported then? That would mean all TB are not going to be the same for HP output because each TB cannot be the exact same porting by hand. What is exactly done when porting these TB's. Maybe I could port my core myself and save some cash. __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

11-24-2013, 08:32 AM	#34
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	I think core charge is normally $250. I returned my core because that would have been another spare part occupying space that I really don't have. thankfully my VMAX looked just as nice as my stock piece. I would have been very upset otherwise. __________________

11-24-2013, 10:50 AM	#36
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	Why a $200 core charge? You can get an 87mm OEM TB for 164 bucks on eBay. The ZL1 LSA 87mm TB is the same TB as many other trucks use from GM. GM OEM 12629992, it is only 164 dollars. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-OEM-12629...-/261330500261 __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

11-24-2013, 11:40 AM	#38
tnspd Drives: 18 Camaro ZL1 1LE (WILSON) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,340	Because I don't want to send my original tb. I want to keep it but don't want charged 200 dollars. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Camaro South Hot Cars and Hospitality on FB camarosouth@hotmail.com

11-24-2013, 08:38 AM	#35
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The core charge is $200. At least ours is.

11-24-2013, 11:07 AM	#37
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	Why does it matter? You're paying $350 for a vMax ported throttle body......just return your stocker and get $200 back. I suppose they could charge you $350 and only give you back $164 for your core if you really wanted them to? You're getting $200 returned to you for a part that costs less than that brand new. I don't see what the problem is.