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Old 06-22-2007, 08:42 PM
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i just upgraded my ls1 intake to an ls6. Would getting a ported throttlebody really help me? about how much hp on a bolt ons car if i ordered one from a sponsor on here? thx
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How much? 7-10 hp, maybe. There a few that sells ported/polished TB here but you can do your TB as good or better for cheaper price.
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go ahead and port it or get it ported; it's worth it
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port your own and learn something....
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whats a good sponsor that sells them already ported that people have had luck w/? I need a throttlebody on my car otherwise I can't drive it lol.
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Originally Posted by jeff00z28
whats a good sponsor that sells them already ported that people have had luck w/? I need a throttlebody on my car otherwise I can't drive it lol.
It took me a few hours to port and polish my TB but if you're set on buying a ported/polish tb, PM Bo White or Thunder Racing sells them.
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hell aint there a thread on this page that says...PORTED TB SALE STARTING AT 40$$$ ???

do it yourself it's simple...40$ tb port
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this is kinda a stupid question but what is really ported when porting a tb?
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If you decide to do it yourself:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=520845&page=2
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The best people on here that do T/B porting are Bowhite and Smoken87T/A. I had mine done by Smoken87 and it was great work and well worth it.
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props to both Bowwhite & smoken87T/A. They do really good work and have good reps.
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It will give you as much SOTP as the LS6 intake - maybe more. It compliments it nicely - well worth it.
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Originally Posted by jeff00z28
this is kinda a stupid question but what is really ported when porting a tb?
On most you see? Nothing. They cut the shaft in half, woopty freaking doo, there's a whole 2mm.

A real ported throttle body, one that will give you real results, increases the size of the blade/bore.
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On most you see? Nothing. They cut the shaft in half, woopty freaking doo, there's a whole 2mm.

A real ported throttle body, one that will give you real results, increases the size of the blade/bore.
I disagree..
So does this guy:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/717874-im-back-proof-ported-tb-gains.html
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He does great work.

I'm not denying that you'll see gains, any progress is good progress. Just denying it being worth anything. Because for the one who does that, headers, a cam, heads, are all next. By then, going to a Fast 90/90 setup will make a huge impact. So why not do it to begin with and not waste the money?

I'd like to see the one LSX on this board that flows so little air that he would not greatly benefit from a Fast 90/90 setup, or at least a truly ported TB, that has one of these.
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Originally Posted by FieroZ34
He does great work.

I'm not denying that you'll see gains, any progress is good progress. Just denying it being worth anything. Because for the one who does that, headers, a cam, heads, are all next. By then, going to a Fast 90/90 setup will make a huge impact. So why not do it to begin with and not waste the money?

I'd like to see the one LSX on this board that flows so little air that he would not greatly benefit from a Fast 90/90 setup, or at least a truly ported TB, that has one of these.
Umm.. maybe because it's ~$1000 less No money wasted if you do the work yourself




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