WeaponX ported TB - 12hp increase!
09-13-2017, 01:21 PM
#242
All of our ported throttle bodies are done by hand which allows us to remove port them a little more aggressively.
You will not be disappointed with the quality and performance of ours if you were to compare it to another.
Last edited by Steve Garrett; 09-21-2017 at 10:45 AM.
09-13-2017, 03:21 PM
#243
Luckily for us we have both the performance and drivability down. We have yet to experience any of the drivability issues that you are speaking of.
Last edited by Steve Garrett; 09-21-2017 at 10:46 AM.
09-13-2017, 04:51 PM
#244
Le Mans Master
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09-13-2017, 08:52 PM
#245
Melting Slicks
Well let’s stop and pause/think for a second… Why would GM spend “extra money” to create a casting with that “stepped lip” as you call it? GM being very cost conscious will not add a performance robbing feature that increases manufacturing complexity for nothing better than have someone mill/port it away.
Think AFM and the required seamless transition from 8 cylinder to 4 cylinder mode, just like the extra butterfly valves in exhaust for an expectable sound (resonance level)… BTW not much different than ZR1 (LS9) TB, except for feedback is contactless…
So why on earth with the hundreds of competent and talented engineers that GM employs would they add unnecessary complexity and cost to simply add additional restriction (throttling losses - costs efficiency) to intake? Guess they are clueless.
Oh you forgot to ask how much of gain was tune?
Think AFM and the required seamless transition from 8 cylinder to 4 cylinder mode, just like the extra butterfly valves in exhaust for an expectable sound (resonance level)… BTW not much different than ZR1 (LS9) TB, except for feedback is contactless…
So why on earth with the hundreds of competent and talented engineers that GM employs would they add unnecessary complexity and cost to simply add additional restriction (throttling losses - costs efficiency) to intake? Guess they are clueless.
Oh you forgot to ask how much of gain was tune?
Last edited by BJ67; 09-13-2017 at 08:53 PM.
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09-21-2017, 10:11 AM
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11-18-2017, 05:23 PM
#247
WeaponX ported TB and MSD intake
WeaponX,
Any chance you will be able to Dyno test your TB with the MSD atomic intake and no tune?
I would like to keep my power train warranty intact for another couple years, so I'd like a few bolt ones that run well without a tune.
My first plans are your TB and Borla non-catted X pipe. Then within another few months, add the MSD.
What are your thoughts on this for drive ability and no lean codes?
Thanks!
Any chance you will be able to Dyno test your TB with the MSD atomic intake and no tune?
I would like to keep my power train warranty intact for another couple years, so I'd like a few bolt ones that run well without a tune.
My first plans are your TB and Borla non-catted X pipe. Then within another few months, add the MSD.
What are your thoughts on this for drive ability and no lean codes?
Thanks!
11-18-2017, 09:18 PM
#248
WeaponX,
Any chance you will be able to Dyno test your TB with the MSD atomic intake and no tune?
I would like to keep my power train warranty intact for another couple years, so I'd like a few bolt ones that run well without a tune.
My first plans are your TB and Borla non-catted X pipe. Then within another few months, add the MSD.
What are your thoughts on this for drive ability and no lean codes?
Thanks!
Any chance you will be able to Dyno test your TB with the MSD atomic intake and no tune?
I would like to keep my power train warranty intact for another couple years, so I'd like a few bolt ones that run well without a tune.
My first plans are your TB and Borla non-catted X pipe. Then within another few months, add the MSD.
What are your thoughts on this for drive ability and no lean codes?
Thanks!
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11-18-2017, 10:50 PM
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^^^ I've got this combo (WeaponX ported throttle body, Halltech CAI, Corsa Extreme Exhaust with Double Helix X-pipe)....no tune, great power and it runs like a bandit!
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11-19-2017, 12:19 AM
#250
Eddie, Steven,
Thanks for the replies. The Halltech looks like a quality piece, but a bit pricey for a CAI... and no offense but I'm a little skeptical about the improvement of CAIs on these cars. I know GM left good power on the table in various areas of the LT1, but in reading through various threads I've got the impression the air intake is not one of them. I've found a couple threads showing some intakes from well known manufacturers actually losing (little) power on a dyno... and it seems any increase, if there is one, is really from the less restrictive (and less filtering) filter.
Also I didn't get the dyno sheet on the WeaponX web site for the Halltech on the C7 stingray as it shows a baseline 487hp ? Which doesn't make sense on a stock stingray.
Does anyone have a couple 'hood closed' dyno runs on a stock C7 with just the Halltech intake?
I'd really like solid evidence of gains before dropping $600+
Thanks for the replies. The Halltech looks like a quality piece, but a bit pricey for a CAI... and no offense but I'm a little skeptical about the improvement of CAIs on these cars. I know GM left good power on the table in various areas of the LT1, but in reading through various threads I've got the impression the air intake is not one of them. I've found a couple threads showing some intakes from well known manufacturers actually losing (little) power on a dyno... and it seems any increase, if there is one, is really from the less restrictive (and less filtering) filter.
Also I didn't get the dyno sheet on the WeaponX web site for the Halltech on the C7 stingray as it shows a baseline 487hp ? Which doesn't make sense on a stock stingray.
Does anyone have a couple 'hood closed' dyno runs on a stock C7 with just the Halltech intake?
I'd really like solid evidence of gains before dropping $600+
11-19-2017, 07:41 AM
#251
Naples FL
Eddie, Steven,
Thanks for the replies. The Halltech looks like a quality piece, but a bit pricey for a CAI... and no offense but I'm a little skeptical about the improvement of CAIs on these cars. I know GM left good power on the table in various areas of the LT1, but in reading through various threads I've got the impression the air intake is not one of them. I've found a couple threads showing some intakes from well known manufacturers actually losing (little) power on a dyno... and it seems any increase, if there is one, is really from the less restrictive (and less filtering) filter.
Also I didn't get the dyno sheet on the WeaponX web site for the Halltech on the C7 stingray as it shows a baseline 487hp ? Which doesn't make sense on a stock stingray.
Does anyone have a couple 'hood closed' dyno runs on a stock C7 with just the Halltech intake?
I'd really like solid evidence of gains before dropping $600+
Thanks for the replies. The Halltech looks like a quality piece, but a bit pricey for a CAI... and no offense but I'm a little skeptical about the improvement of CAIs on these cars. I know GM left good power on the table in various areas of the LT1, but in reading through various threads I've got the impression the air intake is not one of them. I've found a couple threads showing some intakes from well known manufacturers actually losing (little) power on a dyno... and it seems any increase, if there is one, is really from the less restrictive (and less filtering) filter.
Also I didn't get the dyno sheet on the WeaponX web site for the Halltech on the C7 stingray as it shows a baseline 487hp ? Which doesn't make sense on a stock stingray.
Does anyone have a couple 'hood closed' dyno runs on a stock C7 with just the Halltech intake?
I'd really like solid evidence of gains before dropping $600+
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11-20-2017, 02:42 PM
#252
Le Mans Master
I'm 99% sure with both the MSD Atomic and one of our ported TB's it would cause it to go too lean. I would do a Halltech, one of our ported throttle bodies, and the x-pipe. You might be able to get away with doing a ported LT1 intake manifold. I always recommend tuning when going further than cold air intake, ported throttle body, and x-pipe.
Here's my setup:
AFE intake
WeaponX ported TB
WeaponX ported IM
ported/coated OEM exhaust manifolds
Borla X-pipe
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11-20-2017, 04:28 PM
#253
Instructor
Just figured I'd chime in and confirm the WeaponX ported OEM intake manifold does work fine on the stock tune, along with a few other bolt-ons. Drivability is perfect and no check engine codes.
Here's my setup:
AFE intake
WeaponX ported TB
WeaponX ported IM
ported/coated OEM exhaust manifolds
Borla X-pipe
Here's my setup:
AFE intake
WeaponX ported TB
WeaponX ported IM
ported/coated OEM exhaust manifolds
Borla X-pipe
11-20-2017, 05:35 PM
#254
Le Mans Master
11-24-2017, 12:48 PM
#255
Drifting
Just figured I'd chime in and confirm the WeaponX ported OEM intake manifold does work fine on the stock tune, along with a few other bolt-ons. Drivability is perfect and no check engine codes.
Here's my setup:
AFE intake
WeaponX ported TB
WeaponX ported IM
ported/coated OEM exhaust manifolds
Borla X-pipe
Here's my setup:
AFE intake
WeaponX ported TB
WeaponX ported IM
ported/coated OEM exhaust manifolds
Borla X-pipe
