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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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Default VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Bodies

We now are stocking LS1, LS2, & LS3 VMAX CNC ported throttle bodies.

Only $150 plus shipping.

Two options are available:

1. A direct sale
(ship your throttle body in & we immediately exchange it for a ported unit)

or

2. We can ship you one prior to sending your throttle body in,
by billing a refundable core charge (if returned within 2 weeks).

Core charges:
LS1 & LS3 $200
LS2 $400

Feel free to PM, text, email, or call for more information.
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 10:07 AM
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Thank you for the buisness.
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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Thank you again for all the business.
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 05:11 PM
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Thanks to all for the business.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 10:00 AM
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Hello,
May I ask how your ported throttle body would differ from say POTZ that we see all the time on EBay? I only ask because you are twice the price.
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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by cali_bear2003
Hello,
May I ask how your ported throttle body would differ from say POTZ that we see all the time on EBay? I only ask because you are twice the price.
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All porting is not created equal.
This is CNC porting done precisely by a machine. It does not have the inconsistencies that hand porting can also create.

These porting profiles were tested on a flow bench to verify results so they are a proven repeatable result.

Anyone with a cartridge roll can make a throttle body shine... This may or may not cause any improvement in airflow. They can also ruin the precise area of the butterfly, making idle difficult or inconsistent.

The art of porting is knowing what works & what doesn't... Mostly through hours of testing & verifying.
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 10:12 PM
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What type of gains are you normally seeing on a stock LS1?
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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ok, so here is a breakdown of the POTZ ported tb that is half the price of yours ...

"The following is a break-down on what goes into one of our modified throttle body's
Throttle body is completely disassembled and cleaned
Ridges and casting lines on the top and bottom of the housing are removed for a cleaner look.
Housing is ran thru a media-blast cabinet for a "better than new" appearance.
Throat ported, smoothed and inlet blended to a performance finish.
Blade has been sanded smooth and thinned so there is no need for a "knife edge" modification.
Bump stop cut for a fully open throttle blade at wide-open-throttle.
Shaft halved to cut down on air restriction.
OEM blade screws removed and replaced with stainless screws / washers and then thread locked.

Available FREE options.....
FREE ..... Polished spring or Colored ..... NO Charge
FREE ..... Coolant lines cut/removed and rubber capped ..... NO Charge
Also Available.....

Accessory fastener kit..... only $4.99 extra
Coolant line by-pass kit.....only $3.99 extra
Intake bolts .....only $7.99 extra"

..... & here is their return/customer satisfaction policy ...

"If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase or my attempt to correct any issue that may arise, you may choose to return your item(s) for a full item price refund (refund excludes the original shipping cost). I know life gets hectic and we all get busy, so i now offer a 14 day from the date of the documented delivery return policy. Cant find the time to install your t/b right away? No hurry with a 2 week return window. Product questions or a problem with installation? No worry! My goal is to provide excellent customer service before, during and after the sale. Your phone calls and emails will receive the same attention even after delivery as they did leading up to the sale.

I firmly believe that our porting service is by far the best being offered anywhere and at a price that is unmatched. All this without all the drama or history that some of the competition brings along with them. In fact, I am so convinced that we offer the best product available, that I will extend this offer.....

Purchase one of our throttle bodies and check it out. If it is not what you expected or we can't resolve any issue that there might be, please feel free to return your part for a full item price (refund will exclude the original shipping cost) refund with no questions asked. You can even keep the stainless sensor screws that came with it. No Questions Asked.".

.....so are you stating that you somehow have created a better / higher flowing product? just asking, as that is what it seems you are saying in your initial response. if so, then maybe its worth double the price to some i guess.
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Vmax is over hyped, most people can see through the BS they claim etc..... Yet there's more people coming to the light having issues with them and they are twice the price which I find kinda high but oh well.
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Originally Posted by SkWiDsTyLe321
ok, so here is a breakdown of the POTZ ported tb that is half the price of yours ...

"The following is a break-down on what goes into one of our modified throttle body's
Throttle body is completely disassembled and cleaned
Ridges and casting lines on the top and bottom of the housing are removed for a cleaner look.
Housing is ran thru a media-blast cabinet for a "better than new" appearance.
Throat ported, smoothed and inlet blended to a performance finish.
Blade has been sanded smooth and thinned so there is no need for a "knife edge" modification.
Bump stop cut for a fully open throttle blade at wide-open-throttle.
Shaft halved to cut down on air restriction.
OEM blade screws removed and replaced with stainless screws / washers and then thread locked.

Available FREE options.....
FREE ..... Polished spring or Colored ..... NO Charge
FREE ..... Coolant lines cut/removed and rubber capped ..... NO Charge
Also Available.....

Accessory fastener kit..... only $4.99 extra
Coolant line by-pass kit.....only $3.99 extra
Intake bolts .....only $7.99 extra"

..... & here is their return/customer satisfaction policy ...

"If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase or my attempt to correct any issue that may arise, you may choose to return your item(s) for a full item price refund (refund excludes the original shipping cost). I know life gets hectic and we all get busy, so i now offer a 14 day from the date of the documented delivery return policy. Cant find the time to install your t/b right away? No hurry with a 2 week return window. Product questions or a problem with installation? No worry! My goal is to provide excellent customer service before, during and after the sale. Your phone calls and emails will receive the same attention even after delivery as they did leading up to the sale.

I firmly believe that our porting service is by far the best being offered anywhere and at a price that is unmatched. All this without all the drama or history that some of the competition brings along with them. In fact, I am so convinced that we offer the best product available, that I will extend this offer.....

Purchase one of our throttle bodies and check it out. If it is not what you expected or we can't resolve any issue that there might be, please feel free to return your part for a full item price (refund will exclude the original shipping cost) refund with no questions asked. You can even keep the stainless sensor screws that came with it. No Questions Asked.".

.....so are you stating that you somehow have created a better / higher flowing product? just asking, as that is what it seems you are saying in your initial response. if so, then maybe its worth double the price to some i guess.
that was douche bag thing to do.
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by LilJayV10
that was douche bag thing to do.
How so? I think he is asking a legit question. I don't understand why pay double the price?
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Old Apr 10, 2015 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 62nalide
How so? I think he is asking a legit question. I don't understand why pay double the price?
^^^exactly !!!! but ya know, someone that seemingly now wont answer replies as to why their product is twice the price, quite possibly just screwing over non-informed good people/potential buyers, isn't a douche bag what so ever lol ... yuppers liljayv10 i'm a TOTAL douche bag for posting up the very trusted & used by many & very honest competitors information about their HALF PRICED exact same product. if YOU personally are somehow offended by this, then i oh so sincerely apologize to you sir. for those that may take the info as useful in making an informed decision ... YOU'RE WELCOME ahead of time!
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 10:20 AM
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The reason I did not respond is that I was out of town.
Just to be clear, I am not the manufacturer but a dealer of this product.
VMax is not a sponsor here, so they will not be responding.
No one is hiding.

HP results on an LS1 applications range from 8-12rwhp.
If you search there are many independent magazine articles/tests confirming this result.
Many are listed on the Vmax website for your review.

As with any product there are many available options... if you like another product, then buy it. Its a free country. This is not politics, its free enterprise... no need for us to bash another competitor, even though we have enough test data of many competitors to do so.

Also SkWiDsTyLe321, you have the right to your opinion. If you want to buy the 1/2 price option, feel free... just don't make the incorrect statement that both are the exact same product. Until you own/operate a flowbench, or have independent back-to-back performance test results, you are not qualified to make that comment.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 11:09 AM
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ONE thing i stated ... ".....so are you stating that you somehow have created a better / higher flowing product? just asking, as that is what it seems you are saying in your initial response. if so, then maybe its worth double the price to some i guess." - which pretty clearly seems like just asking a question to me.
... the other was a sarcastic response to a lame put down comment aimed towards me by another forum member - no biggee. so, actually, i'm 100% "qualified" to make the statement/opinion that i did. you gave your answer, which is great. now people have info on 2 products & they can make an informed decision about which one they would like to purchase.
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Old Apr 11, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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Lonnie, will VMax port an 87mm L92 truck TB?
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Old Apr 12, 2015 | 01:33 AM
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Looks legit to me go on vmax website under videos they have a tb that was hand ported and they ran there program on it and it shaved alot off,now whether that little bit would make a diff or be worth any extra money is up to u but I'd like to know what I'm getting and with a hand port its just a guessing game to me.
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Yes a L92 throttle body can be CNC ported.

Porting programs have been developed for virtually every LS application as well as some GM & Cadillac V6 applications.
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