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keving2873 · 11-19-2013, 10:33 PM

Just got my new VMAX throttle body from Apex. Took it out the box and installed it within about 30 minutes. Was a very easy install.

Should I notice any changes right away or will it take a few miles for any computer learning changes to occur?

Thanks again Apex!

Candr3535 · 11-19-2013, 11:16 PM

Do the fuse pull number 5

axis · 11-20-2013, 12:12 AM

No fuse pull needed. Just install and go. You won't notice a HP increase, but from what they say, your throttle response should be a bit crisper.

keving2873 · 11-20-2013, 12:59 AM

Yup, I know the throttle response is supposed to be better, I am just wondering if the computer takes a bit to learn a new flow or something like that.

As far as I was aware, the fuse pull is not necessary on a custom tune.

Tampa Tuning · 11-20-2013, 06:21 AM

You'll notice it right off the bat. No need to plug a fuse. Just bolt on and have fun!

Cincy10SSRS · 11-20-2013, 08:15 AM

I had one installed at C5Fest in August. I truly noticed the improved response immediatley and it was great. Only "trouble" is now I'm used to it and it doesn't seem "special" anymore but that's something I gladly live with.

Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by keving2873

Just got my new VMAX throttle body from Apex. Took it out the box and installed it within about 30 minutes. Was a very easy install.

Should I notice any changes right away or will it take a few miles for any computer learning changes to occur?

Thanks again Apex!

Thanks for your order. There is no lag time, it goes to work immediately.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cincy10SSRS

I had one installed at C5Fest in August. I truly noticed the improved response immediatley and it was great. Only "trouble" is now I'm used to it and it doesn't seem "special" anymore but that's something I gladly live with.

That is why the mod bug is so dangerous. You install something and fall in love but over time it becomes the norm. Then the hunt is on for the next thing.

Denis · 11-20-2013, 12:58 PM

i need one of these.....

is a ported throttle body something that would benefit from a tune update after the install? or would that not really be necessary?

nyrfan · 11-20-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

i need one of these.....

is a ported throttle body something that would benefit from a tune update after the install? or would that not really be necessary?

Re-tune not needed.

Denis · 11-20-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Re-tune not needed.

well not needed is one thing. but would there be a greater performance gain if a re-tune was performed?

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 11-20-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

well not needed is one thing. but would there be a greater performance gain if a re-tune was performed?

No. You could spend the money/time on it but I've tried and literally gained 3-4 more.

And that could have been a number of other things aside from my tuning abilties like a big gust of wind or chill in the intake air.

LOL.

Denis · 11-20-2013, 01:28 PM

got ya! thanks for the info!

Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

No. You could spend the money/time on it but I've tried and literally gained 3-4 more.

And that could have been a number of other things aside from my tuning abilties like a big gust of wind or chill in the intake air.

LOL.

Don't forget about farting next to the air intake!

Denis · 11-20-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Don't forget about farting next to the air intake!

well that would be hot air...might loose 1-2 if you did that

11-19-2013, 10:33 PM	#1
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 701 View My Garage	Throttle Body from Apex Just got my new VMAX throttle body from Apex. Took it out the box and installed it within about 30 minutes. Was a very easy install. Should I notice any changes right away or will it take a few miles for any computer learning changes to occur? Thanks again Apex! __________________ 2023 Black ZL1 Awaiting Allocation 476whp 455trq / Tuned by Tom Wong CAI Intake with ADM Scoop, Borla ATAK cat-back, ARH 1 7/8 Headers and HF Cats Custom Comp Cam 231/234 114LSA 617/598 lift, Katech timing chain Apex Catch-can VMAX Ported Throttle Body 20" Niche Essen's wrapped in Michelin PSS 315/295

11-19-2013, 11:16 PM	#2
Candr3535 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black Vert M6 #5591 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway,NJ Posts: 747 View My Garage	Do the fuse pull number 5 __________________ 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..

11-20-2013, 12:12 AM	#3
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	No fuse pull needed. Just install and go. You won't notice a HP increase, but from what they say, your throttle response should be a bit crisper. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

11-20-2013, 12:59 AM	#4
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 701 View My Garage	Yup, I know the throttle response is supposed to be better, I am just wondering if the computer takes a bit to learn a new flow or something like that. As far as I was aware, the fuse pull is not necessary on a custom tune. __________________ 2023 Black ZL1 Awaiting Allocation 476whp 455trq / Tuned by Tom Wong CAI Intake with ADM Scoop, Borla ATAK cat-back, ARH 1 7/8 Headers and HF Cats Custom Comp Cam 231/234 114LSA 617/598 lift, Katech timing chain Apex Catch-can VMAX Ported Throttle Body 20" Niche Essen's wrapped in Michelin PSS 315/295

11-20-2013, 08:15 AM	#6
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	I had one installed at C5Fest in August. I truly noticed the improved response immediatley and it was great. Only "trouble" is now I'm used to it and it doesn't seem "special" anymore but that's something I gladly live with. __________________ Traded-in car: K&N Typhoon intake, JBA Shorty headers, Solo mid-pipes/hi-flow cats, GMPP Track Pack axle-back, Vmax ported TB, Billet Custom catch can, billet tensioner pulley, Hines Hex Vents, Z/TA rear spoiler, ProCustom headlight covers, Drake black/riveted quarter window covers, GM satin fuel door, chrome and brushed caps/covers under the hood, EmblemPros underhood bowtie & fuel rail "Camaro" plates, chrome "SS" door kick-panels, chrome trunk latch plate & strut rods, Street Scene lower grille ducts w/LED lights, front bowtie-delete, Yates Performance pedals, 35% tint, etc.

11-20-2013, 06:21 AM	#5
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	You'll notice it right off the bat. No need to plug a fuse. Just bolt on and have fun!

11-20-2013, 12:58 PM	#8
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	i need one of these..... is a ported throttle body something that would benefit from a tune update after the install? or would that not really be necessary? __________________

11-20-2013, 01:28 PM	#12
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	got ya! thanks for the info! __________________