Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com
  
Phastek Performance
Go Back   Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com > Engine | Drivetrain | Powertrain Technical Discussions > Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons
Reload this Page How to install Vmax tb?
Homepage Garage Wiki Register Community Calendar Today's Posts Search


Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools
Old 09-14-2016, 02:11 PM   #1
MrRaspberryJam
 
Drives: 2015 Camaro SS
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: East Bay, CA
Posts: 186
How to install Vmax tb?
Just picked up a nice Vmax ported tb becaise I thought it would be a nice compliment to my headers but I have no clue how to install this thing lol any help?
MrRaspberryJam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2016, 02:18 PM   #2
failshift
Banned
 

Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,089
Take band clamp off intake tube. Unplug side of stock tb. Take off for 10mm
Bolts. Repeat in reverse with vmaxx
failshift is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2016, 02:22 PM   #3
Kopterman

 
Kopterman's Avatar
 
Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: NH
Posts: 794
This is a serious question?
Kopterman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2016, 02:29 PM   #4
sherob


 
sherob's Avatar
 
Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Brighton, CO
Posts: 2,736
Do not over tighten bolts....
__________________
“The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=17325&pictureid=134228
sherob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2016, 03:52 PM   #5
Bo White


 
Bo White's Avatar
 
Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Vance Alabama
Posts: 8,018
Yes. Just past snug if you don't have an in/lb torque wrench.
__________________
Retired wanna be cylinder head porter
2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter
Totalled:
2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X
Bo White is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2016, 06:56 PM   #6
MrRaspberryJam
 
Drives: 2015 Camaro SS
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: East Bay, CA
Posts: 186
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kopterman View Post
This is a serious question?
Yes it is I'm just trying to get some insight mostly on what kind of tools I'll need
MrRaspberryJam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2016, 07:02 PM   #7
failshift
Banned
 

Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,089
Flat head. And a 10mm socket/but driver
failshift is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2016, 07:17 PM   #8
i2disturbedSS

 
i2disturbedSS's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 1,924
Now you can sell your old one-
__________________
369rwhp/392rwtq
"Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins
i2disturbedSS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2016, 08:13 PM   #9
Gunmetal Speedster


 
Gunmetal Speedster's Avatar
 
Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster!
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Middletown, Ohio
Posts: 2,914
Quote:
Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS View Post
Now you can sell your old one-
Or send it back and get that $200 refund if he chose that route
__________________
*SOLD*504HP/433TQ | Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports
Gunmetal Speedster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-18-2016, 10:32 AM   #10
Rhyno81
 
Drives: Summit White 2012 2SS RS M6
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 189
wish Bo was still doing throttle bodies , his looked awesome... had a vmax on my v6 may go back with them... who else out there is doing throttle bodies?
__________________
2012 Summit White 2SS RS M6
-MGW Shifter
-Cold Air Inductions CAI
-TSP 1 7/8" long tubes with high flow cats
-Muffler Delete
-Matte Black Powdercoated 20"SS Wheels (General GMax Tires)
-BMR Strut Brace
-ZL1 Swapped front end
Rhyno81 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2016, 12:54 AM   #11
sinisterlsx510
 
sinisterlsx510's Avatar
 
Drives: 14 ss camaro summit white
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: bay area
Posts: 463
Quote:
Originally Posted by MrRaspberryJam View Post
Just picked up a nice Vmax ported tb becaise I thought it would be a nice compliment to my headers but I have no clue how to install this thing lol any help?
I see u are from the east bay.. where abouts are u from? Btw let me know how it works out for ya... im on the hunt for one
sinisterlsx510 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2016, 01:07 AM   #12
rontammy0
Account Suspended
 
Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Alliston Ontario Canada
Posts: 9,057
Quote:
Originally Posted by failshift View Post
Take band clamp off intake tube. Unplug side of stock tb. Take off for 10mm
Bolts. Repeat in reverse with vmaxx
Failshift is right....very easy to do....just be careful not to damage the plug when unpluging and plugging it back in......make sure its in tight on the reinstall.
rontammy0 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2016, 01:59 AM   #13
JCunningham


 
JCunningham's Avatar
 
Drives: 2017 2SS M6
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: WNY
Posts: 7,070
106inlbs in x pattern. its so easy a mustang owner could do it
__________________
real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1
JCunningham is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-20-2016, 10:08 PM   #14
i2disturbedSS

 
i2disturbedSS's Avatar
 
Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: CA
Posts: 1,924
Quote:
Originally Posted by LethaLs3 View Post
Or send it back and get that $200 refund if he chose that route
yes forgot they do the exchange/core.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rhyno81 View Post
wish Bo was still doing throttle bodies , his looked awesome... had a vmax on my v6 may go back with them... who else out there is doing throttle bodies?
New Era Performance.

Quote:
Originally Posted by JCunningham View Post
106inlbs in x pattern. its so easy a mustang owner could do it
That is funny
__________________
369rwhp/392rwtq
"Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins
i2disturbedSS is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:56 PM.

Contact Us - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service / DMCA Policy - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.