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Fraxum · 01-09-2016, 03:24 PM

I have had ported TBs on my two previous SSes. I did not feel any more power at the drag strip or otherwise. But then can you feel a couple of HP? I perhaps did notice slightly better throttle response I think. Maybe real or imagined. But the mod is so cheap, even if you think you get better throttle response it's worth it.

KaBoom1701 · 01-09-2016, 03:40 PM

Well does anyone here think the stock ZL1 needs better throttle response?

I did notice a big difference when I put a TB om my V6 LFX. Been to the track several times with the ZL1 and I never felt the throttle response was an issue. ....

vicnkathy · 01-09-2016, 04:59 PM

Exactly!

Ksacamaro · 01-09-2016, 05:43 PM

I ported my stock zl1 Tb & i dont think its worth paying for a new proted one cause the gains are unnoticeable , it may add throttle response / hp but rllly u wont feel it ... if you are going to a nickwillaim tb then yeah , that would make a real difference ...

vicnkathy · 01-09-2016, 07:20 PM

They only work at the 650whp or thereabouts mark. Then you'd want the LS3 one. Properly tuned for it you may see 10hp. A ported stock unit or that vmax nonsense will buy you nothing on a zl1.

Trackman · 01-09-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mylftft

Put an LS3 on it and you'll gain around 10rwhp. The ported 87mm are a joke and anyone that sells them while claiming gains should be arrested! You can port an 87mm all you want but until you change the diameter of the TB blade you won't get anymore air through it. Claiming driver feel through porting is a joke also!

^^^What he said. ^^^

01-09-2016, 03:24 PM	#15
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	I have had ported TBs on my two previous SSes. I did not feel any more power at the drag strip or otherwise. But then can you feel a couple of HP? I perhaps did notice slightly better throttle response I think. Maybe real or imagined. But the mod is so cheap, even if you think you get better throttle response it's worth it. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives. Last edited by Fraxum; 01-11-2016 at 07:48 AM.

01-09-2016, 03:40 PM	#16
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Well does anyone here think the stock ZL1 needs better throttle response? I did notice a big difference when I put a TB om my V6 LFX. Been to the track several times with the ZL1 and I never felt the throttle response was an issue. .... __________________ 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.

01-09-2016, 05:43 PM	#18
Ksacamaro Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Saudi arabia Posts: 102	I ported my stock zl1 Tb & i dont think its worth paying for a new proted one cause the gains are unnoticeable , it may add throttle response / hp but rllly u wont feel it ... if you are going to a nickwillaim tb then yeah , that would make a real difference ... __________________ Lingenfelter 630Hp Package , Afco Heatexchanger , Moroso Catchcan , D3 Tank , Siemens 63Pds/hr Injectors , Custom tune.

01-09-2016, 04:59 PM	#17
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	Exactly!

01-09-2016, 07:20 PM	#19
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	They only work at the 650whp or thereabouts mark. Then you'd want the LS3 one. Properly tuned for it you may see 10hp. A ported stock unit or that vmax nonsense will buy you nothing on a zl1.