[Z06] almost got the S2 Tb on......
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Burning Brakes
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almost got the S2 Tb on......
Got it in the mail today, and tore into it about 30 min. ago... got it off and ready to change out the electronics, and find out its some special tamper proof hex head? WTF
she'll have to wait till tomorrow. I guess I need to get a T20-H?
man what a disappointing night.....
she'll have to wait till tomorrow. I guess I need to get a T20-H?
man what a disappointing night.....
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^^o.k.
I got one 7 years ago. It didn't do anything on the dyno and it didn't do anything on the track. Spend your money on worthwhile mods.
I got one 7 years ago. It didn't do anything on the dyno and it didn't do anything on the track. Spend your money on worthwhile mods.
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But that was a supercharged motor: dosent it stand to reason the the gains would be less on a non SC motor. Did you dyno it w/o the SC but with the TB?
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True. I'm just saying they do do something, unlike the guy said in the 1st reply. I don't think ill get more than 5 peak, but everything counts and for just over 100 not that big a deal.
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I know for a fact, that at the very least, the throttle response is improved. My first LS290 was ported by Tony Mamo, and it had beautiful throttle tip-in manners. My 2nd one, which I did a ham-fisted home porting, is not as smooth, but was easier for my tuner to get running right.
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Burning Brakes
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From: KaLiFoRnIa
I never said, Holy **** guys I just put a ported TB on my car and it made 40rwhp! Please grow up. I know that its not going to make much power, but hey whats 100$? and what other mods are you going to do to get any power for 100$???? Or how do you know my car doesnt have high hp?? or That I have the plans for it? come on!
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I'm not questioned 5hp just any thing beyond that. If it was only $100 then it's really no big deal. I am just curious what it will do on a non FI car.
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Burning Brakes
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From: KaLiFoRnIa
I just got done putting on, and took it out for a drive. It definitely has better throttle response, and if I gained any low end torque or hp Im happy.
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I got a Shaner S2 for my old Firehawk, I could tell a throttle response difference (even before the cam, and then Twin Turbo)
Then I bought one off the used parts section for my stock Zo6 and again I could fell better mid-range throttle response.
Worth the little cash, I like the work that went into filling/porting it. Nicely done.
Then I bought one off the used parts section for my stock Zo6 and again I could fell better mid-range throttle response.
Worth the little cash, I like the work that went into filling/porting it. Nicely done.
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I put the X pipe on ONLY to get rid of the "exhaust jungle" that I got with the stock H pipe. Not one bit for any power increase. Why does it matter that I'm not modded anyway?
I put an S2 throttle body on my 02 Camaro SS when I had it. I also had LT's, exhaust, and a tune. The car made decent power, but not what it should be making. My tuner told me the S2 was probably hurting me more than helping because I was not running high horsepower. Put the stock throttle body back on a made *more* power compared to the S2. Anyhow, if you like it, that's what matters.
I put an S2 throttle body on my 02 Camaro SS when I had it. I also had LT's, exhaust, and a tune. The car made decent power, but not what it should be making. My tuner told me the S2 was probably hurting me more than helping because I was not running high horsepower. Put the stock throttle body back on a made *more* power compared to the S2. Anyhow, if you like it, that's what matters.
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I would be interested in this mod for my car. After all, how much time do we spend on the track and the dyno? A little more kick just casually driving would be nice.
I put a GTO throttle body on my 2000 Z28 and it seemed to help with response.
Thanks
I put a GTO throttle body on my 2000 Z28 and it seemed to help with response.
Thanks
