View Poll Results: Which are you using?
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Drive by Wire or cable?
Teching In
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: S. Seattle
I've recently got a DBW LQ4, and I'll be matching it up with a 700R4 trans, so I can keep my factory speedo (cable driven). Since there's no Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), I don't think I can use cruise control unless I change to DBC. Am I right here?
thanks!
Joe
thanks!
Joe
btw, how are you running the TV cable for the 700r4 transmission on the DBW? Cable to the gas pedal assembly???
good luck
Brendan.
check out my '5.3L in a 89 Caprice' post in the conversions & hybrids fourm.
Well maybe you can keep it DBW. There is a speed sensor you can get that outputs 4 pulse per driveshaft, sin wave (ac signal) same as speed sensor used to do. If you get PCM programmed for 4 pulse driveshaft, instead of 40, it may work. I am in middle of just that on my 89 caprice I have, with a TH400 transmission. On my caprice, the cable drives the speedo, but the speedo has a pulse generator built into it for the cruise on the 89. I am going to use this signal as input to my 2006 dbw setup , to get cruise to work. I will post back and let you know If i'm successful, if PCM can use the 4 pulse signal, instead of 40.
btw, how are you running the TV cable for the 700r4 transmission on the DBW? Cable to the gas pedal assembly???
good luck
Brendan.
check out my '5.3L in a 89 Caprice' post in the conversions & hybrids fourm.
btw, how are you running the TV cable for the 700r4 transmission on the DBW? Cable to the gas pedal assembly???
good luck
Brendan.
check out my '5.3L in a 89 Caprice' post in the conversions & hybrids fourm.
LSX
I need to do more research on which LS1s come DBW and which come DBC. I've already boxed myself into 1999-2002 for the ease of tuning it. I may not have a choice, but I'd prefer to do DBW. That lag can be eliminated by a good tune.
The 05+ Mustangs that we work on (JDM Engineering) are DBW and have that terrible lag, especially the Saleen supercharged cars. Our tuner, Jim D'Amore, pretty much made his name by figuring out how to get that lack of throttle response out without giving up any other drivability issues.
The 05+ Mustangs that we work on (JDM Engineering) are DBW and have that terrible lag, especially the Saleen supercharged cars. Our tuner, Jim D'Amore, pretty much made his name by figuring out how to get that lack of throttle response out without giving up any other drivability issues.
Just program the PCM for F-body, run a cable if its too big a deal.
Also, I think TCI makes a valve body for the 700R4 that eliminates the TV cable..maybe an option too.
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Teching In
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From: Raymore, Mo
Lh6 sump switch Geezer, did you have any problems when you switched the LH6 sump to the gto one?
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From: Maryland
Super Easy Newbie Question--Which do I have? I just bought a 5.3L Vortec LM7 engine for a engine swap in my Jeep, and the donor is a 2002 Chevy Avalanche. I'm no mechanic, so pardon the dumb *** question, but how do I tell if I have drive by wire or drive by cable? I understand this year donor had both. Also, if I have drive by cable, I'm assuming all I need is the accelerator pedal and associated electronics from the donor vehicle? If not, what do I need? Thanks. -Jon
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Ventura, Ca
Anybody convert a cable to DBW? I have a LS6 intake I suppose all I need is a pedal and TB then wire it and get a vette tune. I am getting ready to setup the system just wondering if anybody converted and how much it costs?
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From: Maryland
Drive by wire or drive by cable? Well, here's a picture of what I have--it has 2 cables to the throttle body. If it had only 1, I'd figure it was drive by cable, but there is a 2nd cable that goes to an electronic box gizmo--what is this for? Thanks. -Jon
My guess is kick-down cable for your automatic transmission??
LOL. That's a cable TB buddy. That box is your cruise control controller.
Teching In
Joined: May 2008
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So, I'll ask agian,everyone says cruise control is easy to hook up but no-one will say how to do it.
I have a '64 c10 5.3 4L60e with a 90's model steering column with cruise I'm trying to hook up.Any help would be appriciated.
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