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03-23-2010 #1
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Cable or fly-by-wire?
Hey team - I'm looking for your opinions on a cable drive or fly-by-wire throttle body and why you think one is better than the other. My LS3 is being shipped without a throttle body, so I get to make the choice and I prefer to make an informed one! Thanks for your input.
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03-23-2010 #2
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since it can be a safety thing and electronics are not to be fully trusted, i'd vote for a cable operated linkage.
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DBW. Throttle rate can be tuned, cruise control initiated, and a cleaner installation. I'm serioulsly considering upgrading the current PCM to use one.
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DBW. never heard of a problem with GM vehicles, and cruise control is easy
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Never had an issue with the dbw on the LS7. If you just got in the car and drove, you'd never know the difference, IMO.
I like the capabilities that the stock computers offer, as well. Unfortunately, with the newer computers, it's not possible to get cruise control without having a BCM, at least to my knowledge. With the older 'LS1' generation of computers that had a separate throttle control module, it was very simple to add. To me, the lack of cruise control is the only drawback to it.1969 Olds 442 convertible; 455 th400 sable/gold
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GM DBW may not have been problematic however adapting a system to a vehicle that was not designed to use it is questionable. I'd rather run cable just due to legal implications. Just not worth the trouble imo.
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I like the cable setup. Simple and easy.
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