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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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I'm doing a ls1 swap in my 94 vette and was wondering if I should go with the drive by wire or cable throttle body.What do you guys think is the best way to go.I have been doing searches on it but have been getting mixed reviews. thanks for the input.
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I prefer the Cable ones..easier to tune with and work with IMO..
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:31 PM
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Cool thanks for the input.I like your avatar
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Cable is certainly simple enough. I don't really see a downside to it.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Cable is certainly simple enough. I don't really see a downside to it.
Yeah,I won't have to get a dbw gas pedal too.I was'nt looking forward to getting one of those to fit in my car.
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Cool thanks for the input.I like your avatar
Thanks..it helps get the point across when I tell people they are dumbshits..
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If you dont have the TAC Module and Pedal, DBC will be considerably cheaper.

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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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If you dont have the TAC Module and Pedal, DBC will be considerably cheaper.

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Don't have any of it yet.I was looking at prices for the tac module,not cheap.I thought DBW was the way to go,but thinking prolly stick wit cable.
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None of the newer ECUs have an IAC driver. You're going to need an 04 or older ecu/harness.
One advantage to DBW is the cruise control is built in. I've done 2 swaps with DBW, no problems. Just make sure you get a complete takeout with pedal and tac.
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Cruise control would be nice.
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Don't have any of it yet.I was looking at prices for the tac module,not cheap.I thought DBW was the way to go,but thinking prolly stick wit cable.
Yes, and the Corvette TAC/Pedal setups are even more expensive than the truck.

As said previously, you should try and make sure you get the pedal and tac with the engine pullout to help keep cost down. If you are going to run DBC make sure you use a PCM with IAC drivers (Red/Blue PCM or GTO/Express Van Green/Blue).


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Originally Posted by psiconversion
Yes, and the Corvette TAC/Pedal setups are even more expensive than the truck.

As said previously, you should try and make sure you get the pedal and tac with the engine pullout to help keep cost down. If you are going to run DBC make sure you use a PCM with IAC drivers (Red/Blue PCM or GTO/Express Van Green/Blue).


FYI we have PCMs for $200 with standard tunes and DBC harnesses for $499. Still free shipping to LS1TECH.COM members.

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With my DBW issues we might be talking soon about that. But i would like to keep my current setup.
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I am putting a 5.3L LM7 that is bored to a 5.7L with 799 heads in my 85 Vette and I chose to stay away from the DBW. No other reason than just that i would like to keep it simple and I dont like the lag with DBW. When I touch that pedal i want my engine to respond immediately!

What setup are you using for the belt driven accessoried?
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Originally Posted by remauto1187
I am putting a 5.3L LM7 that is bored to a 5.7L with 799 heads in my 85 Vette and I chose to stay away from the DBW. No other reason than just that i would like to keep it simple and I dont like the lag with DBW. When I touch that pedal i want my engine to respond immediately!

What setup are you using for the belt driven accessoried?
WHen it was running, there was absolutely ZERO Lag, very fast Response
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Originally Posted by remauto1187
I am putting a 5.3L LM7 that is bored to a 5.7L with 799 heads in my 85 Vette and I chose to stay away from the DBW. No other reason than just that i would like to keep it simple and I dont like the lag with DBW. When I touch that pedal i want my engine to respond immediately!

What setup are you using for the belt driven accessoried?
I'm using the belt driven accessory setup from a 97-04 vette.Their all the same from those vette years.But I don't plan on using ac.
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You can actually program the pedal response.
I actually have the opposite problem with my Nissan pickup, the TB is too responsive. I keep spinning the rear tires.
Originally Posted by remauto1187
I am putting a 5.3L LM7 that is bored to a 5.7L with 799 heads in my 85 Vette and I chose to stay away from the DBW. No other reason than just that i would like to keep it simple and I dont like the lag with DBW. When I touch that pedal i want my engine to respond immediately!

What setup are you using for the belt driven accessoried?
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I just finished a 5.3 Flex Fuel swap into a 1966 El Camino, with DBW, and have zero lag as well. The response is immediate and my rear-end is paying for it. (LOL)
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DBW seems simpler to me as far as tuning and installation goes. No need to play with the IAC motor.
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Originally Posted by psiconversion
Yes, and the Corvette TAC/Pedal setups are even more expensive than the truck.

As said previously, you should try and make sure you get the pedal and tac with the engine pullout to help keep cost down. If you are going to run DBC make sure you use a PCM with IAC drivers (Red/Blue PCM or GTO/Express Van Green/Blue).


FYI we have PCMs for $200 with standard tunes and DBC harnesses for $499. Still free shipping to LS1TECH.COM members.

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You should take a Look at PSI Haenesses and PCM's i have them in my car and LOVE them all has worked Great from day 1 PSI is the way to go.
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dbw for my vote. cruise was like like 3 or 4 wires. cutting the adjustable height pedal to fit was a different story.
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