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V6 Throttle Body upgrade. Anyone tried one of these ?

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$330 for something you wouldn't even notice? The guys in the US praise ported throttle bodies but I think it's just a placebo affect.
 

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why waste your money on something that might not work .
 

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The most restrictive thing you'll find isn't the throttle body, it's the engine. Money better spent elsewhere.
 

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$330 for something you wouldn't even notice? The guys in the US praise ported throttle bodies but I think it's just a placebo affect.

How can it be a placebo when more air and more fuel gives you more power ? Might need a tune to get the most from it, but it must help.

I just don't want to waste money if it's not compatible. Otherwise, I would have one on the car by now. I love to tinker :yeah: And, I don't necessarily believe the factory gives you the best bang for your buck.
 

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How can it be a placebo when more air and more fuel gives you more power ? Might need a tune to get the most from it, but it must help.

But the V6 won't outflow the stock throttle body unless you have a cam/heads/FI/stroker. And yes, you will need a tune. Basically because of the bigger diameter you are feeding more air into the engine for the same amount of fuel/throttle which will throw your AFRs out and make it behave strangely.

Your money would be better spent of (and you would get more out of) a mail order tune.
 

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How can it be a placebo when more air and more fuel gives you more power ? Might need a tune to get the most from it, but it must help.

I just don't want to waste money if it's not compatible. Otherwise, I would have one on the car by now. I love to tinker :yeah: And, I don't necessarily believe the factory gives you the best bang for your buck.

Have you seen the difference? It's miniscule and not worth the upgrade. Don't believe all the V6 Camaro guys, they're a bunch of idiots. They said they noticed better throttle response and better mileage which I seriously doubt. Compare your throttle body with a ported one, not much has been shaved.
 

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I already have a tune, CAI and exhaust but I'm looking for a bit more torque throughout the range and was hoping this was the fix.
 

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So what about those MACE manifold insulators/spacers ? They do anything ?
 
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