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E.T. · 03-13-2012, 08:27 PM

Well, did some some more driving and freeway testing and the car seems happy. Throttle response is greatly improved.

I had one little hiccup where I gave it gas to pass someone and it downshifted and then seemed to upshift and maybe downshift again. Kind of weird; it was like the tranny couldn't decide what gear it wanted to be in. Is there any computer relearning after installing one of these? I also installed an updated tune, so not sure if the computer or tranny needs to relearn after that? I found a few threads that mention the tranny has adaptive learning. Maybe I confused it

Anyway, that was the one and only time it did it, so doesn't seem like a problem, just a little odd.

gsl1980 · 03-16-2012, 01:28 AM

Best Mod Ive done yet. Takes 5 minutes. Do that with your cai. Got mine from JDP Motorsports aka Camaro Gods.

Brianskeet · 03-16-2012, 01:59 AM

It is all about making that thing inhale and exhale and the VMax deffinitely helps it inhale.

Macfolk · 03-16-2012, 07:43 AM

I plan on an intake also. Is the TB a good mod with an intake or redundant at that point?

Thanks,

Jason

E.T. · 03-16-2012, 09:50 PM

Don't think it's redundant. Every little bit helps

aron77 · 03-16-2012, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Sold half a dozen this week....some 2012's. But like the guys mentioned, it's all SOTP Seat of the Pants feel more than anything.

I can tell you that I feel that pickup mostly right after initial take off....where it felt flat, it doesn't anymore.

If that makes sense.
Ivan @ Southwest Speed

I know exactly what you mean like the first instance of the launch where you start to question the power of these cars? Then you get the rpms up and you are like oh yeah that feels good but why didn't it start that way? And based on what everyone says I'm going to have to buy one of these tb's cuz if i can eliminate that little dead spot I'll feel so much more satisfied with my car.

gnturboray · 03-16-2012, 10:48 PM

I have the Powder Pro TB, look at this setup rather than the Vmaxx

aron77 · 03-17-2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnturboray

I have the Powder Pro TB, look at this setup rather than the Vmaxx

Your post almost gave me a dilema. I'm about ready to jump on the tb bandwagon and based on your post I started to check out the powder pro tb but this thread pushed me right back to vmax.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=163976&page=3

That sean guy is not someone I want to deal with based on that thread. While he may or may not be ok most of the time it is the difficult times that you can judge someone's real character and based on this sample his is questionable. Compare that with the tone of mike norris in that post, and for the record I don't know him and don't ever recall speaking to him on here, who even in the face of being attacked always took the high road. That is someone I'd rather deal with if something unforseen happened with my purchase.

gnturboray · 03-18-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aron77

Your post almost gave me a dilema. I'm about ready to jump on the tb bandwagon and based on your post I started to check out the powder pro tb but this thread pushed me right back to vmax.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=163976&page=3

That sean guy is not someone I want to deal with based on that thread. While he may or may not be ok most of the time it is the difficult times that you can judge someone's real character and based on this sample his is questionable. Compare that with the tone of mike norris in that post, and for the record I don't know him and don't ever recall speaking to him on here, who even in the face of being attacked always took the high road. That is someone I'd rather deal with if something unforseen happened with my purchase.

I'm not a conformist, and I've had nothing but positive things to say about the quality of work and customer service from PowderPro. Of cousre I didn't blow his phone up and ask stupid questions either. I did my homework before contact and I knew everthing I needed to know when I ordered. I pm'd PowderPro once and he got back with me in 24hrs. I then called him and he took my order over the phone. I received my order within 5 days since he already had my color option ready to go. I notified them when I shipped my stock TB back and I was credited the same day they received my stock TB. that's it.

45CAMAROSS · 06-13-2013, 10:09 PM

Ive been looking for a TB also, just wanted to mention recently i removed the torque management from my camaro and that really seemed to improve the response below 3000 rpms. as for the throttle body seems i have alot more to research.

Mydivorcegift · 06-13-2013, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

Don't hate, say it LOUDLY.

And again!!

Mydivorcegift · 06-13-2013, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee123

I won't pretend to be able to feel 5 or 10 horsepower difference wide open at 5000 RPM. The big difference is throttle response at low RPMs which was improved a lot. It was well worth the money.

Why not? Everyone else does

Stack this with a power wedge and I bet it's like a turbocharger

E.T. · 06-13-2013, 10:58 PM

Throttle response is definitely worth it.

Who doesn't like 5 extra horses at WOT, hehe

03-13-2012, 08:27 PM	#15
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	Well, did some some more driving and freeway testing and the car seems happy. Throttle response is greatly improved. I had one little hiccup where I gave it gas to pass someone and it downshifted and then seemed to upshift and maybe downshift again. Kind of weird; it was like the tranny couldn't decide what gear it wanted to be in. Is there any computer relearning after installing one of these? I also installed an updated tune, so not sure if the computer or tranny needs to relearn after that? I found a few threads that mention the tranny has adaptive learning. Maybe I confused it Anyway, that was the one and only time it did it, so doesn't seem like a problem, just a little odd. __________________ Last edited by E.T.; 03-13-2012 at 11:10 PM.

03-16-2012, 01:28 AM	#16
gsl1980 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 13 View My Garage	V-Max ported throttle body Best Mod Ive done yet. Takes 5 minutes. Do that with your cai. Got mine from JDP Motorsports aka Camaro Gods.

03-16-2012, 01:59 AM	#17
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	It is all about making that thing inhale and exhale and the VMax deffinitely helps it inhale. __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

03-16-2012, 07:43 AM	#18
Macfolk J.T. Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 441 View My Garage	I plan on an intake also. Is the TB a good mod with an intake or redundant at that point? Thanks, Jason __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Mods done: 1LE replica wheels, black tail light bezels, LED driving lights (spliced to running lights), VMax CNC ported TB, No tune Vararam, and Rx catch can Mods planned: heritage grille, 1LE splitter, led signals, tune, and possibly LT Headers Love this car!

03-16-2012, 09:50 PM	#19
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	Don't think it's redundant. Every little bit helps __________________

03-16-2012, 10:48 PM	#21
gnturboray Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS LS3 LPE750 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mckinney, Texas Posts: 764	I have the Powder Pro TB, look at this setup rather than the Vmaxx

06-13-2013, 10:09 PM	#24
45CAMAROSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 4 View My Garage	Ive been looking for a TB also, just wanted to mention recently i removed the torque management from my camaro and that really seemed to improve the response below 3000 rpms. as for the throttle body seems i have alot more to research. __________________

06-13-2013, 10:58 PM	#27
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	Throttle response is definitely worth it. Who doesn't like 5 extra horses at WOT, hehe __________________

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