SPRINT BOOSTER- Improve Trottle Response
02-01-2010, 01:49 PM
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So when you istall make sure to have you finger ont he kill button incase its revs teh car.
that would suck.
interested but still not sure how this changes anything other than making things happen sooner to give you a FELL its more respopnsive, when really just like putting big shoes on.
that would suck.
interested but still not sure how this changes anything other than making things happen sooner to give you a FELL its more respopnsive, when really just like putting big shoes on.
02-01-2010, 02:01 PM
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I notice the following statement on you web site:
"This is the 2nd Generation. Includes a hide away valet switch which allows you to turn it on and off."
Can you explain to what extent the valet mode works and how to engage the mode. Thanks!
"This is the 2nd Generation. Includes a hide away valet switch which allows you to turn it on and off."
Can you explain to what extent the valet mode works and how to engage the mode. Thanks!
02-01-2010, 02:10 PM
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Someone who has a tuned car needs to get this and report back if this actually changes responsiveness.
I want something that will make the reaction time from hitting the pedal to the throttle body opening to the desired amount shorter. IE: 25% throttle and I roll into 35% throttle should be instantaneous...no delay or lag between pushing the pedal and feeling the immediate acceleration.
I want something that will make the reaction time from hitting the pedal to the throttle body opening to the desired amount shorter. IE: 25% throttle and I roll into 35% throttle should be instantaneous...no delay or lag between pushing the pedal and feeling the immediate acceleration.
This also applies to some Dyno'd tuned cars too. However if you put this module on a heavily modified car that was dyno'd tuned, I'm not sure how much more responsive it would be. Might not notice it. That might depend on what was done/programed.
Love too. But can't. I already called the manufacture and its a no go.
Sorry
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02-01-2010, 02:20 PM
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Check it now it has...This is the 2nd Generation. Includes a 2 stage button.
Stage 2 aggressive driving.
Stage 1 Moderate driving.
Off for factory settings, inactive booster. So when the ms drives
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02-01-2010, 02:36 PM
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So to simplify. This "booster" is modifying the throttle signal to more closely emulate a simple on/off switch? I know this is an exaggeration. It does make me wonder if it is more difficult to maintain a speed.
02-01-2010, 02:55 PM
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What it does is......
Interesting, congrats on bringing a new product out. 
Question I have, does this literally shorten the split second delay from pedal to throttle blade action, or does it just replace the throttle curve settings? IE, 50% is now 60% and so on. That is what it looks like from that graph you posted.
Thanks
Question I have, does this literally shorten the split second delay from pedal to throttle blade action, or does it just replace the throttle curve settings? IE, 50% is now 60% and so on. That is what it looks like from that graph you posted.
Thanks
When I get a minute, I'll take some screen dumps from EFI LIVE of what the actual throttle response curves look like in a C6ZO6. You'll be shocked at how little throttle blade angle is "allowed" by the pcm.
The GM ETC system in the C6's and other CAN-BUS controllers is FAR MORE COMPLICATED than in the earlier LS1s.
Right now, I'm about 90-95% close to being able to deliver the same thing with "just a tune" and some required sneaky stuff.
The late GM ETC stuff is about as complicated and secure as the Egyptian pyramids....
I'm on it and I'm almost (I hope) finished with it.
When it's available and it's tested, you guys will know about it first.
Chuck CoW
02-01-2010, 06:42 PM
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I may be all wrong here, but...
I don't like the concept of plugging in some unknown electronics in my throttle circuit. There has got to be a cleaner way to improve throttle response other than faking out the sensor circuit. Just sounds like an accident waiting to happen. Just my two cents...
I don't like the concept of plugging in some unknown electronics in my throttle circuit. There has got to be a cleaner way to improve throttle response other than faking out the sensor circuit. Just sounds like an accident waiting to happen. Just my two cents...
02-04-2010, 03:50 PM
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Here's a link to a thread in the Tech section where I put one on my '09 ZR1.
Post# 18 has info about my 1 hour 25 minute installation and my slipping-and-sliding around on cold/damp roads in my first test of it.
Post# 22 has some of my thoughts after driving it on dry roads.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...converter.html
Bob
Post# 18 has info about my 1 hour 25 minute installation and my slipping-and-sliding around on cold/damp roads in my first test of it.
Post# 22 has some of my thoughts after driving it on dry roads.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...converter.html
Bob
02-04-2010, 09:07 PM
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your install hell was kinda funny...especially when you realized all you had to do was remove two bolts and pull the pedal. had you known this your install time would have been 20 minutes or so.
02-12-2010, 11:22 AM
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02-12-2010, 01:00 PM
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It now has a valet switch which allows you to turn it on/off.
I does not make electricity/electrons flow faster it helps eliminate the delay by continuously measuring and converting the digital signal and providing the ECM with a new and altered signal for much quicker response.
Its a nifty lil mod. Sprint Booster was awarded the coveted “Best New Performance Street Product,” At SEMA for 2009. Chosen over 1228 other entries.
Not to shabby...
Ed
I does not make electricity/electrons flow faster it helps eliminate the delay by continuously measuring and converting the digital signal and providing the ECM with a new and altered signal for much quicker response.
Its a nifty lil mod. Sprint Booster was awarded the coveted “Best New Performance Street Product,” At SEMA for 2009. Chosen over 1228 other entries.
Not to shabby...
Ed
02-12-2010, 01:36 PM
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What it does is......Just simply "advance" the throttle position AT THE PEDAL which causes the pcm to see the throttle pedal as if it was for instance, starting off deeper into the throttle curve than where it actually rests.
When I get a minute, I'll take some screen dumps from EFI LIVE of what the actual throttle response curves look like in a C6ZO6. You'll be shocked at how little throttle blade angle is "allowed" by the pcm.
The GM ETC system in the C6's and other CAN-BUS controllers is FAR MORE COMPLICATED than in the earlier LS1s.
Right now, I'm about 90-95% close to being able to deliver the same thing with "just a tune" and some required sneaky stuff.
The late GM ETC stuff is about as complicated and secure as the Egyptian pyramids....
I'm on it and I'm almost (I hope) finished with it.
When it's available and it's tested, you guys will know about it first.
Chuck CoW
When I get a minute, I'll take some screen dumps from EFI LIVE of what the actual throttle response curves look like in a C6ZO6. You'll be shocked at how little throttle blade angle is "allowed" by the pcm.
The GM ETC system in the C6's and other CAN-BUS controllers is FAR MORE COMPLICATED than in the earlier LS1s.
Right now, I'm about 90-95% close to being able to deliver the same thing with "just a tune" and some required sneaky stuff.
The late GM ETC stuff is about as complicated and secure as the Egyptian pyramids....
I'm on it and I'm almost (I hope) finished with it.
When it's available and it's tested, you guys will know about it first.
Chuck CoW
02-12-2010, 01:51 PM
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I'm looking forward to more info from Chuck, but I already know that a tune can perk up the throttle response. I had tunes on both my 2005 and 2006 Z06, and the better throttle response was one of the things I liked the best about the tunes. I'm not sure exactly what the tune does, but it changes throttle tip-in by probably increasing the rate fuel is increased and spark is advanced. Like Chuck says, with the stock tune the PCM may slow the throttle blade reaction to accelerator pedal inputs.
Anyway, with the concern of voiding the warranty with a tune, I opted for the Spring Booster for my ZR1. I don't intend to mod the car but I wanted a better throttle response. The Sprint Booster has definitely perked up the throttle!!
I have the version that is not adjustable, and it's almost too much. I would definitely have gotten the adjustable version with the OFF/Moderate/Aggressive switch if I had known about it.
Bob
Anyway, with the concern of voiding the warranty with a tune, I opted for the Spring Booster for my ZR1. I don't intend to mod the car but I wanted a better throttle response. The Sprint Booster has definitely perked up the throttle!!
I have the version that is not adjustable, and it's almost too much. I would definitely have gotten the adjustable version with the OFF/Moderate/Aggressive switch if I had known about it.
Bob
02-13-2010, 06:59 PM
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02-13-2010, 11:14 PM
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I wonder if a good tuner can tune the ECU for better throttle without this module? A good tune is just a little bit more than the module. If you need both thats allot of $$. 
