Was the Vmax (or any throttle body) for 2013 Camaro V6 just a fad? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

OlePhu · 04-30-2017, 09:16 PM

I've noticed a lot of interest in throttle bodies from several years back for 2013ish Camaros but not much lately. It appears that a couple vendors that were promoting them back then are not doing so now. Were they (throttle bodies, i.e. Vmax) not what they were proposed to be? Just curious.

derek1387 · 04-30-2017, 09:36 PM

No, most definitely not. They are a worthy upgrade and do help in throttle response. I went from the VMAX to the 80MM Overkill and noticed a considerable amount of response increase as well. And intake sound.

Definitely something worthwhile to do!

Kenny Camaro · 05-01-2017, 08:12 PM

Definitely not. Throttlebodies are where all the magic begins. GM squeezed just about all they could out of that 3.6. Incredible difference when I ported my 80mm and matched the mani to it and added the Jacfab spacers, a big, big improvement. I recommend the 80 allday and twice on Saturday.

RJT Impala · 05-02-2017, 07:31 PM

Kenny Camaro--What gain did you see from the JacFab spacers? Low-end torque?

Kenny Camaro · 05-02-2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

Kenny Camaro--What gain did you see from the JacFab spacers? Low-end torque?

Yes the spacers moved the torque curve down lower in the rpms range. At the same time, I ported my 80 mm tb and matched ported my intake manifold. Last Saturday I did a dyno pull and the torque stayed within 10% of peak from 3000- 6800 rpms. The Jacfab spacers help the weak area or the lfx, which is torque, especially in the lower end of the power band.

derek1387 · 05-02-2017, 08:30 PM

JacFab spacer is definitely one of the big upgrades for anyone NA!

OlePhu · 05-12-2017, 06:05 PM

I've been doing probably too much research on throttle bodies. There's not much out there on VMAX lately, except on a thread with JDP last year and that wasn't real encouraging. Most of the older supplier who were selling it are not now. Other options seem to be Overkill, Katech and some others. I'd prefer to keep my original throttle so I have a couple of options: buy a new one that's ported or buy one off ebay and use that as the core. Any suggestions on the above options? the spacer might be a future option but not right now.

Twin Town Terror · 05-12-2017, 06:10 PM

Go with the 80mm if the Vmax is no longer available. The JacFab spacer is a must!

Kenny Camaro · 05-12-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OlePhu

I've been doing probably too much research on throttle bodies. There's not much out there on VMAX lately, except on a thread with JDP last year and that wasn't real encouraging. Most of the older supplier who were selling it are not now. Other options seem to be Overkill, Katech and some others. I'd prefer to keep my original throttle so I have a couple of options: buy a new one that's ported or buy one off ebay and use that as the core. Any suggestions on the above options? the spacer might be a future option but not right now.

I have a stock throttlebody and have ported my Overkill TB myself. If you want to get a ported TB, give me a shout. K.C.

04-30-2017, 09:16 PM	#1
OlePhu Oldskool Drives: 2013 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Treasure Coast FL Posts: 166 View My Garage	Was the Vmax (or any throttle body) for 2013 Camaro V6 just a fad? I've noticed a lot of interest in throttle bodies from several years back for 2013ish Camaros but not much lately. It appears that a couple vendors that were promoting them back then are not doing so now. Were they (throttle bodies, i.e. Vmax) not what they were proposed to be? Just curious.

04-30-2017, 09:36 PM	#2
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	No, most definitely not. They are a worthy upgrade and do help in throttle response. I went from the VMAX to the 80MM Overkill and noticed a considerable amount of response increase as well. And intake sound. Definitely something worthwhile to do! __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

05-01-2017, 08:12 PM	#3
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Definitely not. Throttlebodies are where all the magic begins. GM squeezed just about all they could out of that 3.6. Incredible difference when I ported my 80mm and matched the mani to it and added the Jacfab spacers, a big, big improvement. I recommend the 80 allday and twice on Saturday. Last edited by Kenny Camaro; 05-02-2017 at 07:40 PM.

05-02-2017, 08:30 PM	#6
derek1387 Drives: 2015 1LS Red V6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: St Joseph, MO Posts: 1,849	JacFab spacer is definitely one of the big upgrades for anyone NA! __________________ Sponsors: Overkill Motorsport BCS Auto JacFab Machining APDEG Dream Gear Mobile Audio Thanks to Will @ Overkill Motorsports, Jason @ JacFab, Jim @ Ohio Speed, Brandon at Dream Gear, and the boys at Randy Curnow Chevrolet 5th Gen V6 Performance Facebook Group

05-12-2017, 06:10 PM	#8
Twin Town Terror Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 329	Go with the 80mm if the Vmax is no longer available. The JacFab spacer is a must! __________________ Elite catch can & clean side oil separator, Apex Scoop, CAI cold air intake, Vmax ported throttle body, TTT ported intake manifold, JacFab intake manifold spacer, Magnaflow cat back exhaust, Weld RT-S 17x5 f and 17x 9 r wheels, MT 28/6/17 f and M&H 275/50/17 r tires, TTT rear seat delete, Nitrous Outlet plate kit, 125hp jets.

05-02-2017, 07:31 PM	#4
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	Kenny Camaro--What gain did you see from the JacFab spacers? Low-end torque?

05-12-2017, 06:05 PM	#7
OlePhu Oldskool Drives: 2013 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Treasure Coast FL Posts: 166 View My Garage	I've been doing probably too much research on throttle bodies. There's not much out there on VMAX lately, except on a thread with JDP last year and that wasn't real encouraging. Most of the older supplier who were selling it are not now. Other options seem to be Overkill, Katech and some others. I'd prefer to keep my original throttle so I have a couple of options: buy a new one that's ported or buy one off ebay and use that as the core. Any suggestions on the above options? the spacer might be a future option but not right now.