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BlackoutLFX · 02-13-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 911medic

Wow man, that's deep.

:-D

LOL. Yea, if I ever get a weird feeling talking to a mechanic or speed shop about a mod, I usually walk away with a smile on my face knowing I have made the right decision.

911medic · 02-13-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackoutLFX

LOL. Yea, if I ever get a weird feeling talking to a mechanic or speed shop about a mod, I usually walk away with a smile on my face knowing I have made the right decision.

I hear ya, and get what you're saying.

It was just weird reading all these practical reasons for making the decision, then your much more...emotional one.

pgustavson · 02-14-2014, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KILLA BEE

Bout to get a lot of work done on the bee. And the shop said they been porting them forever for 150.

00 So what do the 5 suggests...

Maybe I'm lazy, but driving an hour one way to get this done seems like a big PITA compared to the 15min swap involved with the Vmax piece. BTW - you do realize that you get the core charge refunded to you when you return the stock TB?

PlainEnvelopes · 02-14-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 911medic

Others who have had shop ported TBs have had the occasional issue, like when they take a bit too much off, resulting in CELs.

Unless you really know your shop has done a lot of TB porting, I'd just do VMax IMO.

and once you get your Vmax installed just return your core. I paid an extra 15 bucks to have a shipping label created so all i am going to have to do is just drop it off at a UPS outlet.

Firefighter · 02-14-2014, 10:15 AM

It was a no brainer for me since Vmax is a few towns over. I went to the shop and picked one up, swapped it in the parking lot. Got a few stickers too. Saw the shop BS'd about cars and made a few contacts.

Now a buddy of mine with a G8 got one from a local tuner who is a known quantity and couldn't be happier.

RPM last I heard is a well known quantity and the same price. It's up to you though. I know you can't go wrong with the Vmax and probably can't go wrong with the one from RPM.

KILLA BEE · 02-14-2014, 12:21 PM

[QUOTE=pgustavson;7420798]Maybe I'm lazy, but driving an hour one way to get this done seems like a big PITA compared to the 15min swap involved with the Vmax piece. BTW - you do realize that you get the core charge refunded to you when you return the stock TB?[/QUOTE

Yes I know..and im getting a lot more done than the t.b.getting it dynoed thru hpt. Roto fab. And catch can

KILLA BEE · 02-14-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

It was a no brainer for me since Vmax is a few towns over. I went to the shop and picked one up, swapped it in the parking lot. Got a few stickers too. Saw the shop BS'd about cars and made a few contacts.

Now a buddy of mine with a G8 got one from a local tuner who is a known quantity and couldn't be happier.

RPM last I heard is a well known quantity and the same price. It's up to you though. I know you can't go wrong with the Vmax and probably can't go wrong with the one from RPM.

So with your vmax do have u had anyyy issues and how is the throttle response...

KILLA BEE · 02-14-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

Thats all they ever did was port..and they deal with TONS OF C AMAROS. mostly the 8ers but still.

JDP Sales · 02-14-2014, 12:30 PM

VMAX is proven, trusted and reliable. That would be my choice.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Angrybird 12 · 02-14-2014, 12:34 PM

If I remember correctly VMax did a lot of flow testing to get the optimum design. Since it is now done by a computer controlled C&C machine every one is consistently done. Ask the person doing the porting, if they have done any flow testing and how consistent is their porting method. If they can't give you a good answer to those questions I would go with the VMax. I have one on my car and couldn't be happier with it.

Firefighter · 02-14-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLA BEE

So with your vmax do have u had anyyy issues and how is the throttle response...

Zero drivability issues... The car seemed way more responsive and got rid of some low end bucking the car had stock.

I recently put down 432HP/422TQ with basically thee mods... ADM Race Intake (includes scoop), Vmax TB, and a set of Pfadt Catted LT's. I also replaced the factory H-Pipe with a Magnaflow resonated X-Pipe. Jeremy Formato did the Dyno Tune. The numbers even surprised him. He was expecting 15-20 less... Stock on a similar DynoJet the car put down 368HP/365TQ.

Obviously the contributors to those numbers went in this order LT's, ADM Intake, Vmax TB, Magnaflow X-Pipe...

The TB is maybe worth 5+ HP but it helps dramatically with throttle response and drivability. That's the main reason to get one.

KILLA BEE · 02-14-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

VMAX is proven, trusted and reliable. That would be my choice.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

150.00 shipped? ??????

Tampa Tuning · 02-14-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLA BEE

150.00 shipped? ??????

Yes.
Im a Vmax fan

Frans96ss · 02-14-2014, 07:02 PM

We have ported 100's of TB's over the years.

02-14-2014, 10:15 AM	#19
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	It was a no brainer for me since Vmax is a few towns over. I went to the shop and picked one up, swapped it in the parking lot. Got a few stickers too. Saw the shop BS'd about cars and made a few contacts. Now a buddy of mine with a G8 got one from a local tuner who is a known quantity and couldn't be happier. RPM last I heard is a well known quantity and the same price. It's up to you though. I know you can't go wrong with the Vmax and probably can't go wrong with the one from RPM. __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

02-14-2014, 12:21 PM	#20
KILLA BEE Black lightning Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham Md Posts: 1,997 View My Garage	[QUOTE=pgustavson;7420798]Maybe I'm lazy, but driving an hour one way to get this done seems like a big PITA compared to the 15min swap involved with the Vmax piece. BTW - you do realize that you get the core charge refunded to you when you return the stock TB?[/QUOTE Yes I know..and im getting a lot more done than the t.b.getting it dynoed thru hpt. Roto fab. And catch can __________________ [ 2021 Camaro ZLE 10 speed

02-14-2014, 12:34 PM	#24
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	If I remember correctly VMax did a lot of flow testing to get the optimum design. Since it is now done by a computer controlled C&C machine every one is consistently done. Ask the person doing the porting, if they have done any flow testing and how consistent is their porting method. If they can't give you a good answer to those questions I would go with the VMax. I have one on my car and couldn't be happier with it. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

02-14-2014, 12:30 PM	#23
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	VMAX is proven, trusted and reliable. That would be my choice. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

02-14-2014, 07:02 PM	#28
Frans96ss Drives: 96SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Castle Delaware Posts: 1,948	We have ported 100's of TB's over the years.