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Kid · 07-22-2014, 01:47 PM

I ordered the Ported TB and Ice-olator through JDP, and started the instal today. While I have the intake off, I'm going to modify it a bit, then powder coat it.
I started a different thread asking what the "wings were for on the intake. Turns out all they do is hold the back of the engine cover down. Since I'm going "naked", I don't need them.

Here is the factory center cover(?) removed. Made in Mexico? That has to go!

Dremel to the rescue! I cut the wings off, then buzzed down all but the lettering that matters, then went back over it with a surfacing disc on my right angle grinder.

Here she is ready for powder coat. I'm going to try and mimic the rally stripes on the cover, and the intake itself will be all black.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-22-2014, 02:40 PM

Desertion · 07-22-2014, 02:50 PM

Interested to see how this turns out!

jewel25 · 07-22-2014, 04:05 PM

following

c5Legend · 07-22-2014, 05:36 PM

already looks better just like that lol

Kid · 07-22-2014, 05:39 PM

No kidding, thanks. I mean seriously. A big old Mexico stamp right in the middle?

Kid · 07-22-2014, 07:27 PM

Fresh out the oven. Just have to tape of the stripes, and spray the black over it. The intake in baking as I post this.

Kid · 07-23-2014, 11:11 AM

Here's a shot of the intake powdered. I didn't bother smoothing the texture out. It wouldn't taken forever!

One thing to remember is bolt placement. The for middle bolts are the same, and the front and rear bolts are each unique sizes. I layed them out next to the appropriate location, and I'll drop them into the intake one at a time. Also, each bolt has a plastic sleeve. Two came out with the bolts, the rest I had to carefully pull out with a pick.

Kid · 07-23-2014, 11:34 AM

Forgot to show the throttle bodies. Here is old and new side-by-side. You can tell the difference in the first pic. there used to be a big step in the tube, but now it's a smooth transition. Also, notice all of the oil on the back of the throttle body from BEFORE my catch can install.

JDP Sales · 07-23-2014, 11:52 AM

Looks good! Looking forward to the final pictures!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Kid · 07-23-2014, 11:54 AM

Thanks Tyler. Just waiting for the intake to cool from the second bake cycle, and she'll be in!

Kid · 07-23-2014, 12:49 PM

Here is the Ice-olator in place, with grey permatex for the top seal. Factory gasket stays on the bottom.

Here she is out of the oven!

You can see the top shines a bit more do to the smoother texture.

And here it is all back together. The Vararam intake fits about the same, though some say it fits better. Once the permatex sets, I'll start it up, and go for a run.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-23-2014, 01:14 PM

damn, that looks awesome!

JDP Sales · 07-23-2014, 01:31 PM

Looks great! Nice work!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

07-22-2014, 01:47 PM	#1
Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT, 68 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 627 View My Garage	Vmax Ported TB and Ice-olator install I ordered the Ported TB and Ice-olator through JDP, and started the instal today. While I have the intake off, I'm going to modify it a bit, then powder coat it. I started a different thread asking what the "wings were for on the intake. Turns out all they do is hold the back of the engine cover down. Since I'm going "naked", I don't need them. Here is the factory center cover(?) removed. Made in Mexico? That has to go! Dremel to the rescue! I cut the wings off, then buzzed down all but the lettering that matters, then went back over it with a surfacing disc on my right angle grinder. Here she is ready for powder coat. I'm going to try and mimic the rally stripes on the cover, and the intake itself will be all black. __________________ 2011 Black/Inferno 2LT. Inferno Brembos, MRT 2.0, Vararam, BBK LTs, RX Catch Can, VMAX ICE-olator, VMAX P/P Throttle Body, Monster clutch, MGW Shifter, OverKill Tuned. Last edited by Kid; 07-22-2014 at 02:02 PM.

07-22-2014, 02:40 PM	#2
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,221	__________________

07-22-2014, 04:05 PM	#4
jewel25 Mother of PWA Babies Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 37,115 View My Garage	following __________________ Jewel & PMC's Build Thread

07-22-2014, 05:36 PM	#5
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	already looks better just like that lol __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

07-22-2014, 05:39 PM	#6
Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT, 68 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 627 View My Garage	No kidding, thanks. I mean seriously. A big old Mexico stamp right in the middle? __________________ 2011 Black/Inferno 2LT. Inferno Brembos, MRT 2.0, Vararam, BBK LTs, RX Catch Can, VMAX ICE-olator, VMAX P/P Throttle Body, Monster clutch, MGW Shifter, OverKill Tuned. Last edited by Kid; 07-22-2014 at 06:04 PM.

07-22-2014, 02:50 PM	#3
Desertion Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Transformer Edition Join Date: May 2014 Location: Monahans, Texas Posts: 236	Interested to see how this turns out!

07-22-2014, 07:27 PM	#7
Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT, 68 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 627 View My Garage	Fresh out the oven. Just have to tape of the stripes, and spray the black over it. The intake in baking as I post this. __________________ 2011 Black/Inferno 2LT. Inferno Brembos, MRT 2.0, Vararam, BBK LTs, RX Catch Can, VMAX ICE-olator, VMAX P/P Throttle Body, Monster clutch, MGW Shifter, OverKill Tuned.

07-23-2014, 11:11 AM	#8
Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT, 68 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 627 View My Garage	Here's a shot of the intake powdered. I didn't bother smoothing the texture out. It wouldn't taken forever! One thing to remember is bolt placement. The for middle bolts are the same, and the front and rear bolts are each unique sizes. I layed them out next to the appropriate location, and I'll drop them into the intake one at a time. Also, each bolt has a plastic sleeve. Two came out with the bolts, the rest I had to carefully pull out with a pick. __________________ 2011 Black/Inferno 2LT. Inferno Brembos, MRT 2.0, Vararam, BBK LTs, RX Catch Can, VMAX ICE-olator, VMAX P/P Throttle Body, Monster clutch, MGW Shifter, OverKill Tuned.

07-23-2014, 11:34 AM	#9
Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT, 68 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 627 View My Garage	Forgot to show the throttle bodies. Here is old and new side-by-side. You can tell the difference in the first pic. there used to be a big step in the tube, but now it's a smooth transition. Also, notice all of the oil on the back of the throttle body from BEFORE my catch can install. __________________ 2011 Black/Inferno 2LT. Inferno Brembos, MRT 2.0, Vararam, BBK LTs, RX Catch Can, VMAX ICE-olator, VMAX P/P Throttle Body, Monster clutch, MGW Shifter, OverKill Tuned.

07-23-2014, 11:52 AM	#10
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Looks good! Looking forward to the final pictures! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

07-23-2014, 11:54 AM	#11
Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT, 68 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 627 View My Garage	Thanks Tyler. Just waiting for the intake to cool from the second bake cycle, and she'll be in! __________________ 2011 Black/Inferno 2LT. Inferno Brembos, MRT 2.0, Vararam, BBK LTs, RX Catch Can, VMAX ICE-olator, VMAX P/P Throttle Body, Monster clutch, MGW Shifter, OverKill Tuned.

07-23-2014, 12:49 PM	#12
Kid Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT, 68 Camaro RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 627 View My Garage	Here is the Ice-olator in place, with grey permatex for the top seal. Factory gasket stays on the bottom. Here she is out of the oven! You can see the top shines a bit more do to the smoother texture. And here it is all back together. The Vararam intake fits about the same, though some say it fits better. Once the permatex sets, I'll start it up, and go for a run. __________________ 2011 Black/Inferno 2LT. Inferno Brembos, MRT 2.0, Vararam, BBK LTs, RX Catch Can, VMAX ICE-olator, VMAX P/P Throttle Body, Monster clutch, MGW Shifter, OverKill Tuned.

07-23-2014, 01:14 PM	#13
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,221	damn, that looks awesome! __________________

07-23-2014, 01:31 PM	#14
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Looks great! Nice work! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007