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SS Performance · 07-16-2017, 03:03 PM

OK so I know there are threads on ported throttle bodies. However many of them are old.

So my question is are they worth it? (most people say yes)

And who's would you recommend?

Thanks
Craig

Powered1le · 07-16-2017, 05:51 PM

They are old but are accurate also. I'm going with a bbk or vmaxx.

jrhagen · 07-16-2017, 05:53 PM

Depends on why you want one. Ask Bo White if you really need one.

SS Performance · 07-16-2017, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhagen

Depends on why you want one. Ask Bo White if you really need one.

I'm trying to do small bolt on things to improve my cars performance.

I'm going to install a CAI. I figured if I'm going to change the TB this would be a good time.

I PM'd Bo and am waiting on his reply.

Thanks
Craig

Jrichards73 · 07-16-2017, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Performance

I'm trying to do small bolt on things to improve my cars performance.

I'm going to install a CAI. I figured if I'm going to change the TB this would be a good time.

I PM'd Bo and am waiting on his reply.

Thanks
Craig

He will get back to you and its a really nice piece. I recently had the TPS sensor part on mine fail and it was an easy swap to keep the ported piece. I've read a million post on not taking one apart, but they are apparently talking about complete tear downs and not tps sensor swap outs. Long story short, if you have issues 3 years down the road like I did you don't have to get another one ported.

CamaroDreams76 · 07-16-2017, 09:05 PM

Bo has threads where he's had cars do back to back dyno runs showing gains. The thing you will notice the most is it the increase in throttle response. I have his stage 2 and stage 3.

LT1Zob · 07-16-2017, 10:17 PM

Bo knows throttle body. He did a great job on mine.

Olddudesrule · 07-17-2017, 09:42 AM

While one from Bo or Vmax would be awesome, I bought a nice, clean low mile TB off a forum member here, and did it myself. I researched everything I could find of this forum, and elsewhere on just how far to go, and with a good dremel set and some patience, I think it was well worth it. Wasn't hard at all, and while I'm not insinuating it's as good as something from Bo, it works well for me. No codes thrown, a noticeable improvement at throttle tip in, and I'm happy. Cost was around $100 for the TB, and about two to three hours of my time. I think it's a great entry level project for someone interested in porting for airflow, and at $100, if I f'ed it up, I can just throw on the non-ported OEM I have.

I will admit, there isn't a ton of specific info online, but I did find a good video on Youtube on porting a very similar TB off a 5.3 Chevy that gave me some good info on just how far to push it.

07-16-2017, 03:03 PM	#1
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 750	Looking for info on ported throttle bodies OK so I know there are threads on ported throttle bodies. However many of them are old. So my question is are they worth it? (most people say yes) And who's would you recommend? Thanks Craig __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

07-16-2017, 05:51 PM	#2
Powered1le Drives: 2014 2ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Va Posts: 132 View My Garage	They are old but are accurate also. I'm going with a bbk or vmaxx. __________________ 2014 camaro 2ss/rs 1le [muffler & resonator delete, x-pipe , roto fab cai, 305 35 r20 rear tire 285 35 r20 front goodyear f1 supercar,1 7/8" tsp long tube headers with high flow cats, tsp Prc heads, K1 rods, Wisco pistons, 522whp 495tq, dynojet, btr stage3 cam kit, arp head studs and arp bolts.

07-16-2017, 09:05 PM	#6
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,079 View My Garage	Bo has threads where he's had cars do back to back dyno runs showing gains. The thing you will notice the most is it the increase in throttle response. I have his stage 2 and stage 3. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

07-16-2017, 10:17 PM	#7
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	Bo knows throttle body. He did a great job on mine. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

07-17-2017, 09:42 AM	#8
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	While one from Bo or Vmax would be awesome, I bought a nice, clean low mile TB off a forum member here, and did it myself. I researched everything I could find of this forum, and elsewhere on just how far to go, and with a good dremel set and some patience, I think it was well worth it. Wasn't hard at all, and while I'm not insinuating it's as good as something from Bo, it works well for me. No codes thrown, a noticeable improvement at throttle tip in, and I'm happy. Cost was around $100 for the TB, and about two to three hours of my time. I think it's a great entry level project for someone interested in porting for airflow, and at $100, if I f'ed it up, I can just throw on the non-ported OEM I have. I will admit, there isn't a ton of specific info online, but I did find a good video on Youtube on porting a very similar TB off a 5.3 Chevy that gave me some good info on just how far to push it. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

07-16-2017, 05:53 PM	#3
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Depends on why you want one. Ask Bo White if you really need one.