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Throttle calibrator mod?
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Hawaii
Throttle calibrator mod?
Has anyone used this plug-in or one like it? Im looking into buying one.
Without any other mods would it be useless?
I have 96 LT1 stock. I run 13.2 on the 1/4 mile, want to break the 13.00 barrier!
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...9BFE2ED62AA857
Without any other mods would it be useless?
I have 96 LT1 stock. I run 13.2 on the 1/4 mile, want to break the 13.00 barrier!
http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...9BFE2ED62AA857
Pro
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Syracuse Utah
Items that modify CA or TB inputs only fool the computer into adding more fuel per given air charge. What folks don't realize is that the o2s sense this overly rich condition and the computer starts adjusting it out through other means to maintain the proper air ratio. At first it seems to work, but later, as the computer "learns" the condition and adjusts it out, you end up where you started from but with other things out of wack.
Most of these devises are a simple resistor things and all they can do is modify the existing input signal. Look at the inputs they work on, either a cold air signal or a throttle body plate angle. Even if these inputs are modified to the very limits of their capability they will only have minor impact at best. In a properly tuned engine system, you can pretty well be assured there is little hp to be found by modding an electrical wire.
Most of these devises are a simple resistor things and all they can do is modify the existing input signal. Look at the inputs they work on, either a cold air signal or a throttle body plate angle. Even if these inputs are modified to the very limits of their capability they will only have minor impact at best. In a properly tuned engine system, you can pretty well be assured there is little hp to be found by modding an electrical wire.
Burning Brakes
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From: Portsmouth Virginia 396LT4 435RWHP/400RWTQ Best so far 11.26 @ 123mph
And if still not convinced, I have a used one on the shelf I can let you have cheap. It used to be a paper weight on my desk for awhile but I have since upgraded to an airfoil. It looks neater on the desk and people ask more questions about it.
Rick
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
A true "dyno-tune" will cost considerably more than $130.
Since yours is a '96 (OBD2), you could send your PCM to pcmforless.com and get a mail order tune done for around $200. You'll get alot more for your money there than w/ the "throttle calibrator".
Since yours is a '96 (OBD2), you could send your PCM to pcmforless.com and get a mail order tune done for around $200. You'll get alot more for your money there than w/ the "throttle calibrator".
Last edited by JEFNLSA; Jun 3, 2008 at 10:52 AM.
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