Questions about ported throttle body.
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Oh SNAP!!
Haha, it's true...isn't the whole point of modding to make the car more enjoyable to drive? I noticed that my engine revs a little faster, and when I give it gas it seeemed to repond quicker, and therefore felt a little faster. Do I think a gained a second in the 1/4? No.
But, I spent 50 bucks, and for that 50 bucks I feel that the car drives a bit better. Well worth it, whether or not I see any gains at the track.
Haha, it's true...isn't the whole point of modding to make the car more enjoyable to drive? I noticed that my engine revs a little faster, and when I give it gas it seeemed to repond quicker, and therefore felt a little faster. Do I think a gained a second in the 1/4? No.
But, I spent 50 bucks, and for that 50 bucks I feel that the car drives a bit better. Well worth it, whether or not I see any gains at the track.
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Just a update for ya WhiteKnight, I just received/installed my TB from photz 6. Shipping was fast(2 days), no weird idle, throttle response has definitely stepped up, $50 well spent. I was hoping for more pics of the girl but i got hosed.
Now I just need to data log and have Frost retune for the Ls6 intake and the TB.
Now I just need to data log and have Frost retune for the Ls6 intake and the TB.
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Just a update for ya WhiteKnight, I just received/installed my TB from photz 6. Shipping was fast(2 days), no weird idle, throttle response has definitely stepped up, $50 well spent. I was hoping for more pics of the girl but i got hosed.
Now I just need to data log and have Frost retune for the Ls6 intake and the TB.
Now I just need to data log and have Frost retune for the Ls6 intake and the TB.
When I first bought my car I did it along with the fra, tb coolant bypass etc. and didn't notice a thing afterward, not even "improved throttle response." I did polish it up and made it purdy though, at least that was worth some of the effort.
For those that felt an improved throttle response, that's great. But there's no need to be bothered or upset at those of us that didn't feel any seat of the pants gain whatsoever, and to even question if it was worth the time to do it.
One mod that I absolutely did notice a difference was a Frost mail order tune. That mod, HID lighting, the interior sound deadening, and my audio upgrades where by far worth every penny and hour of labor.
For those that felt an improved throttle response, that's great. But there's no need to be bothered or upset at those of us that didn't feel any seat of the pants gain whatsoever, and to even question if it was worth the time to do it.
One mod that I absolutely did notice a difference was a Frost mail order tune. That mod, HID lighting, the interior sound deadening, and my audio upgrades where by far worth every penny and hour of labor.
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That's more like it, even if it were just a couple of hp I'd say it's worth it. Now for the feeling an improved throttle response and butt dyno, I think those claims are mixed with a little wishful thinking. Kinda like when I detail my car and then take it for a ride, I swear it feels faster, lol.
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When I first bought my car I did it along with the fra, tb coolant bypass etc. and didn't notice a thing afterward, not even "improved throttle response." I did polish it up and made it purdy though, at least that was worth some of the effort.
For those that felt an improved throttle response, that's great. But there's no need to be bothered or upset at those of us that didn't feel any seat of the pants gain whatsoever, and to even question if it was worth the time to do it.
One mod that I absolutely did notice a difference was a Frost mail order tune. That mod, HID lighting, the interior sound deadening, and my audio upgrades where by far worth every penny and hour of labor.
For those that felt an improved throttle response, that's great. But there's no need to be bothered or upset at those of us that didn't feel any seat of the pants gain whatsoever, and to even question if it was worth the time to do it.
One mod that I absolutely did notice a difference was a Frost mail order tune. That mod, HID lighting, the interior sound deadening, and my audio upgrades where by far worth every penny and hour of labor.
When I first bought my car I did it along with the fra, tb coolant bypass etc. and didn't notice a thing afterward, not even "improved throttle response." I did polish it up and made it purdy though, at least that was worth some of the effort.
For those that felt an improved throttle response, that's great. But there's no need to be bothered or upset at those of us that didn't feel any seat of the pants gain whatsoever, and to even question if it was worth the time to do it.
For those that felt an improved throttle response, that's great. But there's no need to be bothered or upset at those of us that didn't feel any seat of the pants gain whatsoever, and to even question if it was worth the time to do it.
Nothing against you, but is it possible that there's a difference between a home port job and a professionally done one?
I held my stock one up to the ported one, and there's DEF a difference there. I was surprised at how much meat he was able to take off.
And those dyno charts are impressive...even if I only gained 5hp/5ft lbs, not bad for 50 bucks.
Did you port it yourself, or have it done?
Nothing against you, but is it possible that there's a difference between a home port job and a professionally done one?
I held my stock one up to the ported one, and there's DEF a difference there. I was surprised at how much meat he was able to take off.
And those dyno charts are impressive...even if I only gained 5hp/5ft lbs, not bad for 50 bucks.
Nothing against you, but is it possible that there's a difference between a home port job and a professionally done one?
I held my stock one up to the ported one, and there's DEF a difference there. I was surprised at how much meat he was able to take off.
And those dyno charts are impressive...even if I only gained 5hp/5ft lbs, not bad for 50 bucks.
I'm willing to do hours of work to gain a couple of free hp. Now spending $1000 on an intake manifold for example is something I am not willing to do.
Great work Bo, gl with your sales.
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Seeing actual hp gains on the dyno results that Bo White posted are good enough for me. That is exactly what I was hoping for when I ported my throttle body. If there had been no dyno proven hp gains, and only debatable (and impossible to prove) "improved throttle response," I would have never wasted my time in the first place.
I'm willing to do hours of work to gain a couple of free hp. Now spending $1000 on an intake manifold for example is something I am not willing to do.
Great work Bo, gl with your sales.
I'm willing to do hours of work to gain a couple of free hp. Now spending $1000 on an intake manifold for example is something I am not willing to do.
Great work Bo, gl with your sales.
There are no LS6 intake manifolds out there that even remotely approach $1000. Only an idiot or smart-*** (bingo) would fail to make the F.A.S.T. intake manifold connection when referring to $1000 intake manifolds.
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So now I'm an idiot or a smart-*** because I don't know about some intake manifolds out there?
But seriously though, you have been a member of LS1Tech.com for over a year yet you "don't know about" LS6 and F.A.S.T. manifolds and there price points? We need to educate you, quick!
Since this is a thread about throttle bodys and I dont want to create a new one of my own, I will ask a question. No intention of thread jacking.
Will a ported LS6 throttle body directly swap in place of the stock ls1 throttle body? Reason is I have a brand new ls6 throttle body and dont want to port my ls1 one. I will port the ls6 one. So can I do that and will it directly go on with just connecting the two cables? It looks almost like the ls6 tb's cable hook ups are slightly different.
Will a ported LS6 throttle body directly swap in place of the stock ls1 throttle body? Reason is I have a brand new ls6 throttle body and dont want to port my ls1 one. I will port the ls6 one. So can I do that and will it directly go on with just connecting the two cables? It looks almost like the ls6 tb's cable hook ups are slightly different.
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Even my wife knows the difference between an LS6 and F.A.S.T intake manifold. I still believe you were being a smart *** with that question before, but if I am wrong then I stand corrected.
But seriously though, you have been a member of LS1Tech.com for over a year yet you "don't know about" LS6 and F.A.S.T. manifolds and there price points? We need to educate you, quick!
But seriously though, you have been a member of LS1Tech.com for over a year yet you "don't know about" LS6 and F.A.S.T. manifolds and there price points? We need to educate you, quick!