GPE Ported Manifold + aFe Throttle Body Review (2023 Wildtrak 2.7)

[bronco504a]

After running the GPE ported intake manifold by itself for a while, I honestly didn’t notice a significant difference in daily driving. The installation quality was good, but the performance gain wasn’t something I could clearly feel from the driver’s seat.


A few weeks later I installed the aFe upgraded throttle body while keeping all my existing modifications:

• MPT Tune
• CVF Intercooler
• CVF Charge Pipes
• CVF Downpipe
• Injen Intake
• Turbosmart Diverter Valve
• GPE Ported Intake Manifold

That’s when things changed.


The biggest improvement wasn’t peak power—it was throttle response. The Bronco feels more eager to move with less pedal input, especially in normal street driving. Tip-in response is noticeably sharper, and the engine feels more responsive throughout the lower RPM range.


If I had installed the throttle body first, I probably would have noticed the difference immediately. Because I already had the ported manifold installed, it’s difficult to say exactly how much each component contributes individually, but the combination definitely feels better than the manifold alone.


Would I recommend the ported manifold by itself?
Probably not unless you’ve already completed the common bolt-ons.


Would I recommend the aFe throttle body?
Yes. Out of the two upgrades, the throttle body delivered the improvement I could actually feel every day.


No dyno numbers yet—just honest seat-of-the-pants feedback from a modified 2.7 Wildtrak.

Sorry this video is in Arabic but i have added some points written in the video

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[Mr Nick]

How long have you had the throttle body installed? If it's been a while, I assume you feel it's still providing more throttle response?

Reason I ask, I installed a ported throttle body on my previous 2022 GMC Canyon 3.7 and it did improve throttle response very nicely. But after a few days of driving, the torque based engine powertrain strategy learned the engine was making too much power or had too much airflow, and it backed down the tune to where it felt stock again.

 

[bronco504a]

How long have you had the throttle body installed? If it's been a while, I assume you feel it's still providing more throttle response?

Reason I ask, I installed a ported throttle body on my previous 2022 GMC Canyon 3.7 and it did improve throttle response very nicely. But after a few days of driving, the torque based engine powertrain strategy learned the engine was making too much power or had too much airflow, and it backed down the tune to where it felt stock again.

It is still a new install, ill give an update after a few days

 

[GA2Dr]

I've had mine installed since last fall and I have not noticed any "regression" or reversion. Agreed that the throttle response is nicely upgraded. I do not go into sport mode nearly as much now because of the better response.

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