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sycraft · 11-01-2015, 07:51 PM

In April 2015 I bought a ported throttle body from VMAX, soon after I started to have a drivability issue, I thought it was in the tune. After several months chasing a problem, we found that the throttle blade was sticking slightly, no codes thrown. Contacted Pete at VMAX, he went as far to say that how did he even know if it was his throttle body, offered no replacement or help in repairing, said it was mechanical in nature and not his problem. May be mechanical, but he did have to dis assemble the unit to port it. I cannot take to dealer for a warranty replacement, he will not help in taking care of the customer. I urge all to look elsewhere when looking for a ported throttle body. Pete was rude and cussed me on the phone , I was professional. All I asked was for an exchange unit. I am out the 150.00, lessoned learned.

heymatt · 11-01-2015, 08:33 PM

That sucks. Other than that, how's the vette treating you!

sycraft · 11-01-2015, 08:38 PM

Awesome

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Candr3535 · 11-01-2015, 09:41 PM

That's one reason I didn't return my original throttle body. I'd rather be out 150 for the core return. Sorry to hear about your situation. Good luck

JLSuperfly · 11-02-2015, 10:45 AM

Thanks for the heads up.

digdeep0169 · 11-02-2015, 10:58 AM

explain said "sticking"... sticking open/closed? I've had a vmax over a year and have not seen any driveability issues... just trying to better understand what you're experiencing

rozarioorlan · 11-02-2015, 11:05 AM

if anyone is interested in another ported throttle body, modern muscle performance has a nice one. been running it for over 6 months with no problems

KaBoom1701 · 11-02-2015, 11:15 AM

Well that sucks...

I tried to install one on my ZL1 before my last track day and it caused a rough surging idle. When I put the stock OEM back on the idle returned to normal. I was able to return the unit and get credit for my purchased. I did buy mine from JDP and they were great about it.

sycraft · 11-02-2015, 11:40 AM

Part throttle was not opening smooth, causing driveability issues. Would feel like it was starting to stumble when accelerator was depressed then take off like a bandit. Blade would not open m linear. Stock tbody resolved all issues

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*mlee* · 11-02-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Well that sucks...

I tried to install one on my ZL1 before my last track day and it caused a rough surging idle. When I put the stock OEM back on the idle returned to normal. I was able to return the unit and get credit for my purchased. I did buy mine from JDP and they were great about it.

^^^This is the way it should be. Most will do just fine with a Vmax TB but it's also very common to have issues like this and it should be taken care of by the vendor. Kudos to JDP.

Bo White · 11-02-2015, 05:57 PM

I can fix it for you.

heymatt · 11-02-2015, 07:18 PM

Clint, that would be my .02, send it to Bo and have him work his magic.

Merc · 11-02-2015, 08:44 PM

Although I had no issues with Vmax, Bo is probably the Man to fix it.

sycraft · 11-02-2015, 08:50 PM

Bo is a stand up guy.. I can send to him and let him evaluate

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11-01-2015, 07:51 PM	#1
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	V-Max - WARNING In April 2015 I bought a ported throttle body from VMAX, soon after I started to have a drivability issue, I thought it was in the tune. After several months chasing a problem, we found that the throttle blade was sticking slightly, no codes thrown. Contacted Pete at VMAX, he went as far to say that how did he even know if it was his throttle body, offered no replacement or help in repairing, said it was mechanical in nature and not his problem. May be mechanical, but he did have to dis assemble the unit to port it. I cannot take to dealer for a warranty replacement, he will not help in taking care of the customer. I urge all to look elsewhere when looking for a ported throttle body. Pete was rude and cussed me on the phone , I was professional. All I asked was for an exchange unit. I am out the 150.00, lessoned learned. __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

11-01-2015, 08:33 PM	#2
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	That sucks. Other than that, how's the vette treating you! __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, 1LE front sway

11-01-2015, 08:38 PM	#3
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Awesome Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

11-01-2015, 09:41 PM	#4
Candr3535 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black Vert M6 #5591 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway,NJ Posts: 747 View My Garage	That's one reason I didn't return my original throttle body. I'd rather be out 150 for the core return. Sorry to hear about your situation. Good luck __________________ 695 RWHP / 660 RWTQ @ 13.5 PSI Dyna-Tech Headers Ceramic Coated w/Super Flo Cats, JRE Custom Rough Idle Racing Cam Package and 125 RWHP Pulley Kit w/ 28% pulley, Custom Tune by Ted, ID850 injectors, JMS Fuel Booster, NGK Plugs, MSD Plug Wires, Roto-Fab CAI, Roto-Fab Big Gulp, Elite Catch Can, Mild to Wild, 90mm VMaxx Ported Throttle Body, Skip Shift Elim., D3 Coolant Resevoir, Separated Clutch Resevoir, and Fuzzy Red Dice..

11-02-2015, 10:58 AM	#6
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	explain said "sticking"... sticking open/closed? I've had a vmax over a year and have not seen any driveability issues... just trying to better understand what you're experiencing __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~

11-02-2015, 10:45 AM	#5
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Thanks for the heads up.

11-02-2015, 11:05 AM	#7
rozarioorlan Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 277	if anyone is interested in another ported throttle body, modern muscle performance has a nice one. been running it for over 6 months with no problems __________________ 2013 2LS - K&N CAI, Overkill Ported 80mm Throttle Body, Overkill E85 Kit and Overkill Tune, Jacfab Ported Intake Manifold and Spacer, Stealth 3.0 TC, ARH Catted Downpipes, Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe, Resonator Delete, Jones Full Boar Racing Mufflers, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Seperator

11-02-2015, 11:15 AM	#8
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Well that sucks... I tried to install one on my ZL1 before my last track day and it caused a rough surging idle. When I put the stock OEM back on the idle returned to normal. I was able to return the unit and get credit for my purchased. I did buy mine from JDP and they were great about it. __________________ 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.

11-02-2015, 11:40 AM	#9
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Part throttle was not opening smooth, causing driveability issues. Would feel like it was starting to stumble when accelerator was depressed then take off like a bandit. Blade would not open m linear. Stock tbody resolved all issues Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

11-02-2015, 05:57 PM	#11
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	I can fix it for you.

11-02-2015, 07:18 PM	#12
heymatt Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS Vert. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tequesta, Fl. Posts: 784	Clint, that would be my .02, send it to Bo and have him work his magic. __________________ LS3/M6 K&N, VMAX throttle body, RX Catch Can, skip shift eliminator, DT shorties and Solo HFC, DRL harness and 5K LED DRL, ZL1 rear sway, 1LE front sway

11-02-2015, 08:44 PM	#13
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	Although I had no issues with Vmax, Bo is probably the Man to fix it. __________________ My Build Thread

11-02-2015, 08:50 PM	#14
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Bo is a stand up guy.. I can send to him and let him evaluate Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said