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BlackMambaZL1 · 07-31-2015, 06:01 PM

Hey guys,

I just upgraded my '13 2SS/RS to a '13 ZL1 and could not be more excited. I owned an SRT8 300C. And though I loved that car I went back to where I belonged.... the LS platform. I have already done some aesthetic mods (Bezels, side markers and shift eliminator) and have ordered the Lingenfelter 650+HP kit and the ARH 1 7/8" LT headers, hi flo cats and x pipe. All of that should be in in a couple weeks and the guys at Lingenfelter were great and helped out a ton.

With the upgrades that will be going on I was wondering if a ported TB was really worth it. I know the throttle response is better but I have read that there are HP gains and also read there aren't. I don't want to drop the coin on something that isn't going to do anything.

Also, is a colder spark plug beneficial? The sales rep said that the kit I ordered is set up for the stock plugs and that staying with them would be more beneficial. Since the plugs are coming off for the headers I thought that I would throw them in when I do the headers.

I appreciate your responses!

FYI... Gen 5 WAY sweeter than Gen 6 IMHO

Redlineviper · 07-31-2015, 06:45 PM

I would say skip the throttle body until or unless you go further with the mods.
The stock heat range plug will last a little longer but you could drop 1 range and be fine.

owhite3003 · 08-01-2015, 09:29 PM

If you are doing headers might want some heat socks for your plug wires. I have a ported throttle body and didn't really notice a difference. My favorite mod of all is the JDP blower spec 2 cam. The Btr 3 is a great cam as well. When your Z is lumping and everyone is going "Damn". It is pretty cool.

JDP Sales · 08-03-2015, 05:05 PM

We've had great success with our VMAX throttle bodies, they are an easy upgrade and will give you better throttle response combined with 15whp~20whp.
It would definitely compliment your Lingenfelter package.
At your power level, I will agree with Redlineviper that the heat range of the stock plug will suffice and won't see many benefits of going to a colder plug yet. However, as owhite3003 mentioned, the increased underhood heat created by the headers will put extra stress on the spark plug wires. I would recommend one of our JDP Spec Spark Plug Wire set with Thermal Socks to ensure reliability.
Let me know if I can help you out, don't be afraid to shoot us a PM, Email, or phone call.
Kind regards,
-Adrian

07-31-2015, 06:01 PM	#1
BlackMambaZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 68 View My Garage	New Owner question Hey guys, I just upgraded my '13 2SS/RS to a '13 ZL1 and could not be more excited. I owned an SRT8 300C. And though I loved that car I went back to where I belonged.... the LS platform. I have already done some aesthetic mods (Bezels, side markers and shift eliminator) and have ordered the Lingenfelter 650+HP kit and the ARH 1 7/8" LT headers, hi flo cats and x pipe. All of that should be in in a couple weeks and the guys at Lingenfelter were great and helped out a ton. With the upgrades that will be going on I was wondering if a ported TB was really worth it. I know the throttle response is better but I have read that there are HP gains and also read there aren't. I don't want to drop the coin on something that isn't going to do anything. Also, is a colder spark plug beneficial? The sales rep said that the kit I ordered is set up for the stock plugs and that staying with them would be more beneficial. Since the plugs are coming off for the headers I thought that I would throw them in when I do the headers. I appreciate your responses! FYI... Gen 5 WAY sweeter than Gen 6 IMHO

07-31-2015, 06:45 PM	#2
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	I would say skip the throttle body until or unless you go further with the mods. The stock heat range plug will last a little longer but you could drop 1 range and be fine. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1

08-03-2015, 05:05 PM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	We've had great success with our VMAX throttle bodies, they are an easy upgrade and will give you better throttle response combined with 15whp~20whp. It would definitely compliment your Lingenfelter package. At your power level, I will agree with Redlineviper that the heat range of the stock plug will suffice and won't see many benefits of going to a colder plug yet. However, as owhite3003 mentioned, the increased underhood heat created by the headers will put extra stress on the spark plug wires. I would recommend one of our JDP Spec Spark Plug Wire set with Thermal Socks to ensure reliability. Let me know if I can help you out, don't be afraid to shoot us a PM, Email, or phone call. Kind regards, -Adrian Last edited by JDP Sales; 08-03-2015 at 06:58 PM.

08-01-2015, 09:29 PM	#3
owhite3003 Z-BEAST Drives: 2013 JDP ZL-850 Track Spec ZL1, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 1,470	If you are doing headers might want some heat socks for your plug wires. I have a ported throttle body and didn't really notice a difference. My favorite mod of all is the JDP blower spec 2 cam. The Btr 3 is a great cam as well. When your Z is lumping and everyone is going "Damn". It is pretty cool.