Results 1 to 7 of 7
Thread: Dbw vs dbc
-
12-22-2022 #1
Registered User
- Join Date
- Dec 2022
- Posts
- 8
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?
-
12-23-2022 #2
Registered User
- Join Date
- Dec 2022
- Posts
- 8
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?
12-24-2022 #3I’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

02-21-2023 #4
Registered User
- Join Date
- Dec 2022
- Posts
- 8
Andy, any chance for a phone call? I am in Socal, Orange County. I have some questions I hope you can help with
02-22-2023 #5
Registered User
- Join Date
- Aug 2007
- Posts
- 723
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.
02-22-2023 #6YAAPP 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

02-23-2023 #7
Registered User
- Join Date
- Nov 2014
- Posts
- 243



Reply With Quote