PCM Diagnostics & Tuning HP Tuners | Holley | Diablo

IAC tuning drilling

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:43 AM
  #1  
SSkeet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Default IAC tuning drilling

This is on a big cube, big cam, big heads, big 90/90 intake setup ls1

I tried the method of getting the IAC down by using the set screw and resetting the system by pulling the plugs, turning on the car, and then turning it off and plugging back in, but when I got to the point where the car actually ran and idled decently, the tps was .85 and the IAC counts at idle will drop to ZERO while the car still runs.

I know this is too much tps voltage, so I did the set screw back down to .58 and the car will only fire and then quit...I am guessing its not getting enough air?

My question is...
What do I do at this point? Drill the TB with the TPS at .58 until the car actually runs?????????????????????

From what I have read, the TPS voltage cannot be any more than .6
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 11:50 AM
  #2  
Ragtop 99's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 9,491
Likes: 1
From: Bethesda, MD
Default

With big cubes, I do not see a problem with drilling a small hole in the TB. I'd start very small and target .4%
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:07 PM
  #3  
SSkeet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Default

.4 voltage or .4% tps?

I dont think there is a way for me to use the set screw since I know I am not supposed to exceed .6 volts tps. I think this is something people overlook. If you exceed .6 the pcm will reference the wrong cells or something...

But if anyone objects, let me know. I will not drill...

Reply
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 04:07 PM
  #4  
SSkeet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Default

Well I tried to get the idle right by adjusting the set screw again (after some drilling) and I got it to .8 tps voltage and it idles nice but the idle IAC goes to 0 and if I drive it, I get the cruise effect big time.

So I set the screw back down to .58 and did some VE and Park position tuning and got it to run decently but at low rpm if I come to a sudden stop the idle rpm dips way down to like 400 and then recovers (sort of surging).

Should I drill more? I am guessing that maybe when I let off the gas, there is not enough air flow when the TB closes and that is what causes the surge???

Any1??
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 04:38 PM
  #5  
P Mack's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,382
Likes: 2
From: Phoenix
Default

I would recommend setting the idle screw to where it idles with IAC counts about 20, and make sure you're still in the idle fuel trim cell. If you've moved out of the idle fuel trim cell, back off until you're back in it. Then move your Desired IAC steps vs Desired Effective Area table to the right one cell for every 10 steps your IAC counts changed when you adjusted the screw (this is a new method i haven't actually tried yet). Then if you still have the cruise control effect reduce your throttle cracker or throttle follower tables until it goes away. If the idle hangs forever until you come to a stop adjust your throttle cracker. If it hangs for a couple seconds at whatever speed adjust your throttle follower.
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:13 PM
  #6  
SSkeet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by P Mack
I would recommend setting the idle screw to where it idles with IAC counts about 20, and make sure you're still in the idle fuel trim cell. If you've moved out of the idle fuel trim cell, back off until you're back in it. Then move your Desired IAC steps vs Desired Effective Area table to the right one cell for every 10 steps your IAC counts changed when you adjusted the screw (this is a new method i haven't actually tried yet). Then if you still have the cruise control effect reduce your throttle cracker or throttle follower tables until it goes away. If the idle hangs forever until you come to a stop adjust your throttle cracker. If it hangs for a couple seconds at whatever speed adjust your throttle follower.
I ended up drilling it to 1/4" and the IAC's are nice right around 40 at neutral idle and idle feels nice. Part throttle is fine, I can now come to a complete stop and it doesnt bog or surge or anything.

The only problem I have now is that if I get on it a little bit as I am starting out and then all of a sudden let off the gas and push the clutch in and hit the brake, it will drop down to like 400rpm like its about to die and then recover (only sometimes it does this).
How can I prevent it from dropping like this? Seems like I should almost do the opposite with the throttle cracker or follower. Can I adjust the follower to keep the rpms up for just slightly longer when I let off the gas to correct this???? Or is that just a bandaid fix?

If I need to try anything else I will consider what you suggested...
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 06:51 PM
  #7  
P Mack's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,382
Likes: 2
From: Phoenix
Default

Try increasing your idle airflow by 1 g/s or so and see if that helps. Otherwise your car might like IACs at 30 instead.

Throttle cracker doesn't work below 1mph anyway, and putting a value in for throttle follower at 0% throttle doesn't make any sense.
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 05:54 PM
  #8  
SSkeet's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by P Mack
Try increasing your idle airflow by 1 g/s or so and see if that helps. Otherwise your car might like IACs at 30 instead.

Throttle cracker doesn't work below 1mph anyway, and putting a value in for throttle follower at 0% throttle doesn't make any sense.
I ended up raising the idle airflow a bit and it seemed to help but would still surge a little down to like 600 instead of 3-400. Raised it more and same thing...
So I actually put 1 second in the throttle follower delay table between 0 and 20mph (I should change it to 0-5 or 0-10mph) and it works nice. Whenever I get on it at low speed and let off real suddenly, the car stays at around 1100 for about a second then immediately finds its home at 950. Running nice now and IAC about 40 at dead idle.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:12 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE