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CharleyKahleys · 06-18-2012, 04:44 PM

So I plan on getting a VMax PTB,
I never installed a mod my self...and now I wanna do this one
My self, I know it's really easy to do, but since its my first mod
On my own, I was wondering of I can get some help from you guys
Like, how to/video/pics/explain,
Thanks!

rdblan2 · 06-18-2012, 07:20 PM

You need a screwdriver. Remove the old one, put the new on in it's place. It's really easy. Not sure I've seen pics or anything, but there are enough of us here that have done this we can get you straight if you run into issues.

CharleyKahleys · 06-18-2012, 07:39 PM

Will I have to remove my intake? Or the MAS?

rdblan2 · 06-18-2012, 07:50 PM

Remove, no. There is a rubber hose connecting your intake to your existing throttle body. Loosen, pull the old throttle body, disconnect the wire going to it, remove I think 4 bolts and pull the old one off. Put it back on, connect wire. Done. If you can change a tire you can do this.

blake-b · 06-18-2012, 09:09 PM

Pay attention to the torque specs on the throttle body. Dont over do it.

CharleyKahleys · 06-18-2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake-b

Pay attention to the torque specs on the throttle body. Dont over do it.

Not sure what that means I'm extremely fresh to modding,
Sorry :(

B-Rex · 06-18-2012, 10:16 PM

If the throttle body has any instructions it should say "torque to xx lbs" or something similar. All it means is how tight the bolts need to be. Auto zone or something similar can loan you a small torque wrench and show you how to use it, or you might want to buy your own if you plan on doing any more mods

daveagogo1 · 06-18-2012, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharleyKahleys

Not sure what that means I'm extremely fresh to modding,
Sorry :(

That is the term used for how much you tighten the bolts down. For a TB you will be fine if you simply get it to the point of where the bolts are just becoming tight then about another half turn. That is all. Don't crank them down until you cannot turn them anymore. You also do not want to just hand tighten the bolts and call it a day. I say this because i am doubting you have a torque wrench since you did not know what he meant by torque specs. Basically every bolt on your car has a specific torque spec. Some are VERY CRITICAL to follow such as head bolts. But a TB you will be fine if you do like i stated.

I believe the actual spec for TB bolts on the 5th gen is around 8-9ft lbs

You will need a 10mm socket. Helps with a small extender as well for the lower bolts.

Simply use a screw driver to loosen the hose band on the intake tube from the TB. Then unhook wiring harness from the TB. Remove the 4 bolts. Bolt down new TB. Hook up wiring harness then reattach the intake tube. Your done.

gelboy1015 · 06-18-2012, 10:35 PM

Installing a ported TB is fairly straight forward. Remove intake tube, remove 4 10 mm bolts, remove OEM TB, then install ported TB.

2010 SSRS · 06-18-2012, 10:37 PM

is a tune required?

Parag · 06-18-2012, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

is a tune required?

No.

mp51998 · 06-18-2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

is a tune required?

I see what you did there. LOL

CharleyKahleys · 06-19-2012, 01:06 AM

Hmm, seems very simple, basically all I need to do it take 4 10mm
Bolts out...then put then back in, "beside the bolt TQ thing"
But I'm sure I can do it, thanks for all the info guys,
I can't wait to get it done,

fldrummer · 06-19-2012, 11:07 AM

Yeah, definitely do NOT over-tighten them and break a bolt like I did the 2nd time around.

Fortunately for me, there was enough threading sticking out to unthread it by hand with small pliers..

06-18-2012, 04:44 PM	#1
CharleyKahleys Drives: 2011 2SS/RS cyber gray/black strip Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192	I wanna do it my self!! So I plan on getting a VMax PTB, I never installed a mod my self...and now I wanna do this one My self, I know it's really easy to do, but since its my first mod On my own, I was wondering of I can get some help from you guys Like, how to/video/pics/explain, Thanks!

06-18-2012, 07:20 PM	#2
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	You need a screwdriver. Remove the old one, put the new on in it's place. It's really easy. Not sure I've seen pics or anything, but there are enough of us here that have done this we can get you straight if you run into issues. __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

06-18-2012, 07:50 PM	#4
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	Remove, no. There is a rubber hose connecting your intake to your existing throttle body. Loosen, pull the old throttle body, disconnect the wire going to it, remove I think 4 bolts and pull the old one off. Put it back on, connect wire. Done. If you can change a tire you can do this. __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

06-18-2012, 10:16 PM	#7
B-Rex Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 465 View My Garage	If the throttle body has any instructions it should say "torque to xx lbs" or something similar. All it means is how tight the bolts need to be. Auto zone or something similar can loan you a small torque wrench and show you how to use it, or you might want to buy your own if you plan on doing any more mods __________________ B-Rex 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Hurst, LG, C.A.I., Flowmaster, Pfadt, Pedders, U.S. Gear/Axle Tech, LPW, SJM, Nitto, Nitrous Outlet, ZEX

06-18-2012, 10:37 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	is a tune required? __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-18-2012, 07:39 PM	#3
CharleyKahleys Drives: 2011 2SS/RS cyber gray/black strip Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192	Will I have to remove my intake? Or the MAS?

06-18-2012, 09:09 PM	#5
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	Pay attention to the torque specs on the throttle body. Dont over do it.

06-18-2012, 10:35 PM	#9
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	Installing a ported TB is fairly straight forward. Remove intake tube, remove 4 10 mm bolts, remove OEM TB, then install ported TB.

06-19-2012, 01:06 AM	#13
CharleyKahleys Drives: 2011 2SS/RS cyber gray/black strip Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192	Hmm, seems very simple, basically all I need to do it take 4 10mm Bolts out...then put then back in, "beside the bolt TQ thing" But I'm sure I can do it, thanks for all the info guys, I can't wait to get it done,

06-19-2012, 11:07 AM	#14
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,352	Yeah, definitely do NOT over-tighten them and break a bolt like I did the 2nd time around. Fortunately for me, there was enough threading sticking out to unthread it by hand with small pliers.. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq