Car keeps maintains throttle once gas is let off....
10-29-2006, 03:35 PM
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Car keeps maintains throttle once gas is let off.... Is this a tuning issue? I just got a new cam put in and, now that it's tuned, the car doesn't seem to let go of the throttle. if i want the car to slow down I have to brake the car. It doesn't mean that I mind it, but I'm going to be going through brakes a lot quicker. is this a tuning issue, a possible characteristic of the cam, or a hardware problem w/ the throttle position sensor? Thank you very much.
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10-29-2006, 07:20 PM
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Idle airflow table set too high could cause it.
I've also seen guys like Jeff Creech bump the idle way up to compensate for lack of ability to idle tune.....that could be your trouble too....
I've also seen guys like Jeff Creech bump the idle way up to compensate for lack of ability to idle tune.....that could be your trouble too....
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10-29-2006, 08:00 PM
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Well, having the idle airflow up higher is not a bad thing as long as you re adjust all of the other tables that are effected. When you add air to the main table, then all the others are effected. Hence why they are saying the throttle cracker table is needed to be lowered. They are 100% correct on the cause. It is a simple fix.
10-29-2006, 09:11 PM
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He might have set the idle rpm too high in drive. What kind of converter do you have? With a loose converter it's not a big deal but with a stock converter, going from a 550 rpm idle to 800 rpm idle, you'll definately be riding the brakes. If the rpms are higher than the programmed idle speed, then yeah, i'd say look at the throttle cracker/airflow tables. Either way, find out what your idle rpm in drive is set at.
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10-29-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jay_99z
Idle airflow table set too high could cause it.
I've also seen guys like Jeff Creech bump the idle way up to compensate for lack of ability to idle tune.....that could be your trouble too....
I've also seen guys like Jeff Creech bump the idle way up to compensate for lack of ability to idle tune.....that could be your trouble too....
I've always been, and still am, on his side, but I think it's time I start looking for some tuners local to the Virginia Beach area.
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10-30-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by reocamaro
It's funny you mention that name. Any idea on who did my tune? He's always done a really good job on my tuning problems in the passed. But the last time things went south (after I blew out my rear main seal) and he had to continue the tuning w/ only one barely legitimate pull.
I've always been, and still am, on his side, but I think it's time I start looking for some tuners local to the Virginia Beach area.
I've always been, and still am, on his side, but I think it's time I start looking for some tuners local to the Virginia Beach area.
If you are looking for a good dyno sheet go to Creech. If you are looking for good street manners....you are better off looking for someone local that can take the time to make it right. Or.....get HPTuners or EFILive and start learning yourself. It's really not as hard as it sounds to learn....
10-31-2006, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by brad8266
11-01-2006, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by reocamaro
Yeah, you guys got me! Let me just go tell Jeff Creech he needs to do some more reading, and while I'm at it I'll tell Randy Johnson he sucks as a pitcher and Michael Irvin can't catch. Totally
and im NOT a "professional tuner"... i just do it with friends for fun.
the guy is too much of a hardheaded ***** to take anyone's advice or criticism.... and he doesnt make any solid attempts to learn new things.
and thats why his tuning style is still stuck in the 1999 era...
he really DOES need to do some reading... i dont recommend "learning to tune online"... but i do recommend learning what you can about how the damn computer program works, rather then learning by "cause and effect" tuning...
however from your attitude above, im going to deduce you'll take it as a bash on him as a person, and just come back with a cocky smartass remark instead of either asking for specific examples, or taking the advice.... honestly you should think about if you have something worthwild to say to the conversation before replying, but i doubt you will.
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11-01-2006, 02:45 PM
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No, really, tell me how you really feel 
Defend him? Not really. What you said minus the explitives (and your dumbass comments towards me) seems to be fairly accurate. A couple weeks ago, I would not have sided w/ you, but I learned to correct my mistake and I'm looking for a new place to tune in the Virginia area. I hear RPM is pretty decent.
And PS. This is my f'ning thread. I'll say whatever the hell I want.
Defend him? Not really. What you said minus the explitives (and your dumbass comments towards me) seems to be fairly accurate. A couple weeks ago, I would not have sided w/ you, but I learned to correct my mistake and I'm looking for a new place to tune in the Virginia area. I hear RPM is pretty decent.
And PS. This is my f'ning thread. I'll say whatever the hell I want.
11-01-2006, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by reocamaro
No, really, tell me how you really feel
Defend him? Not really. What you said minus the explitives (and your dumbass comments towards me) seems to be fairly accurate. A couple weeks ago, I would not have sided w/ you, but I learned to correct my mistake and I'm looking for a new place to tune in the Virginia area. I hear RPM is pretty decent.
And PS. This is my f'ning thread. I'll say whatever the hell I want.
Defend him? Not really. What you said minus the explitives (and your dumbass comments towards me) seems to be fairly accurate. A couple weeks ago, I would not have sided w/ you, but I learned to correct my mistake and I'm looking for a new place to tune in the Virginia area. I hear RPM is pretty decent.
And PS. This is my f'ning thread. I'll say whatever the hell I want.
lol.
sorry for going off on a tangent.. i was just irritated at work and blowing off steam online.
and yea, i can respect that saying whatever the hell i want thing... i do that too.
