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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Has anyone ever did a conversion if so could you help me out. I'm thinking about doing this
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Try posting in the conversion/hybrid page or searching, this has been covered before. I am not sure on the details on what is involved so I can't answer this with 100% assurance.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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I did it on my LQ4. You have to get a DBC computer, and change some of the wiring
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I did it on my LQ4. You have to get a DBC computer, and change some of the wiring
Damn just got my PCM tuned oh well thanks bud
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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call PSI....I switched my DBW to a DBC with them.....they are good guys....bought my wire harness from them too
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 06:39 AM
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if you're using a stock intake manifold, you will likely have to install 2 brass threaded inserts to run the cable mounting bracket. see pic below, the red circles indicate the inserts that had to be added.

http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/3606...hreaded-Insert

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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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Couldn't you just have the tuner set it up to have the throttle do exactly as you do with the pedal?

I thought all the delay and such was programmed torque management not actually slow electronics.

If putting a DBW engine in an older vehicle I can see going cable to avoid mounting a new pedal but that is not what it sounds like you are doing.
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