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Kenny Camaro · 08-12-2017, 01:52 PM

Has there been an issue with the vintesa throttle control and ported throttle bodies? Has anybody had an issue with their throttle controller related to adding a ported throttle body to their Camaro? I know some people have had issues with their VTC but have not heard any related to VTC and ported throttle bodies not playing nice together. Has anyone had this problem?

Kenny Camaro · 08-13-2017, 07:06 PM

No stories or personal problems related to the throttle control and ported throttlebodies? I didn't think so. Seems a ported TB would only enhance what the Throttle controller does.

Pete M · 08-13-2017, 07:20 PM

I believe some people had issues with the VMAX ported throttle body and the VTC causing the car to go into "limp mode."
No one seemed to be able to determine why some had issues and most didnt..

Kenny Camaro · 08-13-2017, 08:27 PM

VTC has caused many Camaros to go into limp mode.

Pete M · 08-13-2017, 08:38 PM

So you think the TPB has nithing to do with it?
Very possible since the problems seemed to only be with folks running the VTC

ghosted · 08-14-2017, 03:06 AM

I ran both just fine. We have sold a few brands of throttle controllers for a while now, and the issues that people have had are seemingly random. We have even swapped throttle bodies AND accelerator pedal position sensors to no avail. When it comes to random issues with these things, I'm stumped.

Kenny Camaro · 08-14-2017, 03:14 AM

So it's hit and miss. Throw a code, and change the tb and still have the code? The throttle controller ands sensitivity to the throttle position and nothing else, no measurable increase in rwhp or torque or lowering of et in the 0-60, 1/8, or 1/4 mile. While porting the Throttlebody improves all of those numbers.

Pete M · 08-15-2017, 05:34 PM

Well, I will say that personally, I have a ported TB and a VTC.
Love them together, and just finished a 2400 mile road trip with ZERO issues.
got an average of 28.1 mppg on the highway parts with an average speed of 73mph
(That includes the times I was stuck in traffic, construction, slowing for tolls, etc...)

cubamvp · 08-15-2017, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete M

Well, I will say that personally, I have a ported TB and a VTC.
Love them together, and just finished a 2400 mile road trip with ZERO issues.
got an average of 28.1 mppg on the highway parts with an average speed of 73mph
(That includes the times I was stuck in traffic, construction, slowing for tolls, etc...)

How long have you had them together ?

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Pete M · 08-15-2017, 07:56 PM

About 4 months, but I run the hell out of mine when I'm driving.
I'm anything BUT gentle on it.
I've put 35k on it in 18 months and that's driving a company van for work.
Wore the first set of tires off it in no time and will need to replace the clutch this coming spring I think.
I would think if I in was going to mess up it would have done it on the road trip.
I had 2 days that were 14 hours drive time each

Kenny Camaro · 08-16-2017, 03:09 AM

Wow, thanks for the info Pete ! Sounds like you enjoy your car!

08-12-2017, 01:52 PM	#1
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Ported TB and the VTC? Has there been an issue with the vintesa throttle control and ported throttle bodies? Has anybody had an issue with their throttle controller related to adding a ported throttle body to their Camaro? I know some people have had issues with their VTC but have not heard any related to VTC and ported throttle bodies not playing nice together. Has anyone had this problem?

08-13-2017, 07:20 PM	#3
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	I believe some people had issues with the VMAX ported throttle body and the VTC causing the car to go into "limp mode." No one seemed to be able to determine why some had issues and most didnt.. __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

08-13-2017, 08:38 PM	#5
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	So you think the TPB has nithing to do with it? Very possible since the problems seemed to only be with folks running the VTC __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

08-14-2017, 03:06 AM	#6
ghosted BCS Auto Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,299 View My Garage	I ran both just fine. We have sold a few brands of throttle controllers for a while now, and the issues that people have had are seemingly random. We have even swapped throttle bodies AND accelerator pedal position sensors to no avail. When it comes to random issues with these things, I'm stumped. __________________ BCS Auto on Facebook - - - Follow me on Instagram @datv6tho & @officialbcsauto

08-15-2017, 05:34 PM	#8
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	Well, I will say that personally, I have a ported TB and a VTC. Love them together, and just finished a 2400 mile road trip with ZERO issues. got an average of 28.1 mppg on the highway parts with an average speed of 73mph (That includes the times I was stuck in traffic, construction, slowing for tolls, etc...) __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

08-13-2017, 07:06 PM	#2
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	No stories or personal problems related to the throttle control and ported throttlebodies? I didn't think so. Seems a ported TB would only enhance what the Throttle controller does.

08-13-2017, 08:27 PM	#4
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	VTC has caused many Camaros to go into limp mode.

08-14-2017, 03:14 AM	#7
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	So it's hit and miss. Throw a code, and change the tb and still have the code? The throttle controller ands sensitivity to the throttle position and nothing else, no measurable increase in rwhp or torque or lowering of et in the 0-60, 1/8, or 1/4 mile. While porting the Throttlebody improves all of those numbers.

08-15-2017, 07:56 PM	#10
Pete M 9 Year USMC Vet Drives: 2014 1LT black on black Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Farmington, NC Posts: 730 View My Garage	About 4 months, but I run the hell out of mine when I'm driving. I'm anything BUT gentle on it. I've put 35k on it in 18 months and that's driving a company van for work. Wore the first set of tires off it in no time and will need to replace the clutch this coming spring I think. I would think if I in was going to mess up it would have done it on the road trip. I had 2 days that were 14 hours drive time each __________________ A lot of stuff done so far to make it look better and be more fun to drive.....

08-16-2017, 03:09 AM	#11
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Wow, thanks for the info Pete ! Sounds like you enjoy your car!