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    Thread: Dbw vs dbc

    1. #1
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      Dbw vs dbc

      I apologize in advance if this has been discussed a ton, but I am a bit computer tech challenged. I am gathering the parts to do an LS3 swap in my 67 Camaro and a "friend" who may help me with the swap is pushing me towards a cable throttle body. He has apparently completed a ton of swaps and swears I will be happier with cable.

      I have the Terminator X Max kit and am running a t56 Magnum. Opinions?



    2. #2
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      I was hoping someone that has been down this road would jump in a help an old guy out. The Holley x Max has a dbw harness but I am being told throttle response and feel is much better with cable. Any first gen Camaro men out there?

    3. #3
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      I’m guessing you can’t send PMs since you’re new to the forum, but I’d get Andrew’s (AndrewB70) opinion. He’s a Holley tuner that has a lot of experience with those systems. I ended up going with a factory E38 ECU on my LS7 build for various reasons, but I’d had some conversations with Andrew concerning doing a Terminator X. He told me he prefers the DBW with the Terminator X, but I’m sure he can elaborate on that.
      Andy

      1967 Camaro RS
      Magnacharged LS1/T56
      543 rwhp, 516 rwtq
      Sold

      1968 Firebird
      LS427/570 and T56 Magnum


    4. #4
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      Andy, any chance for a phone call? I am in Socal, Orange County. I have some questions I hope you can help with

    5. #5
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      I've done a couple of DBW LS3 swaps with GM ecm's. I used Corvette DBW throttle bodies. Both worked well. I have used DBC on a few older LS swaps. Stock LS1 throttle bodies. Again no issues. I haven't used Holley but I doubt it be a problem.

    6. #6
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      YAAPP call my buddy Justin at https://www.shearperformanceinc.com/ his shop was in Costa Mesa but now it’s in Signal Hill. He can definitely get you set up

    7. #7
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      I have done the terminator Max DBW on a truck project and it works fine. Be sure to get the proper pedal and I used the gold blade TB.

      Don't be surprised if you have to slow the opening rate. Holley defaults to 1 to 1




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