Is throttle body porting worth it?

Yup, throttle response alone is worth it. Most people claim a few horsepower gain, but you’ll realistically never feel it, even with a finely-tuned butt dyno. The ported throttle body reduces the time between your foot rolling into the throttle and the engine actually going, noticeably so.

How much HP does a ported throttle body add?

A bigger throttle body means more air And since the engine is basically a large air pump, increasing the air intake level will increase the engine’s power output as well, in some cases by up to 15 to 25 hp.

How much does it cost to port a throttle body?

Throttle Body Porting starts at $60 small frame and larger frame $80+.

Can you polish a throttle body?

In order to do this procedure, you must remove the throttle body from the engine so you can probably polish and port the throttle body and the material shavings do not enter the engine.

Do you need a tune after porting throttle body?

Even a ported throttle body will lean you out considerably. Tune is always recommended.

Does a ported throttle body do anything?

The biggest benefit of a ported throttle body over a bored throttle body is the support for low-mid range power gains. If the throttle body is a choke point (too small for the engine), then a bored throttle body will end up making more power.

How much power does porting and polishing add?

In fact, a good port and polish job adds an additional 10 percent in both horsepower and in fuel economy, so it’s worth it. Start by cleaning the ports and then painting them with layout fluid. Place the high-performance intake manifold gaskets and exhaust gaskets in place and secure them with the bolts or nuts.

Does a ported throttle body work?

If the throttle body is not a choke point, then a ported throttle body will ultimately be a better option because it optimizes air flow without sacrificing velocity. The biggest benefit of a ported throttle body over a bored throttle body is the support for low-mid range power gains.

Does a ported throttle body void warranty?

A ported throttle body will not void your warranty. The dealer would never even notice it’s ported.

How long does 3point8 take to ship?

Most porting orders take 4-6 weeks to process. If you’ve scheduled to send us your parts, we try to cut down the turn around time. Throttle bodies usually take 1-2 days if scheduled in advance.