SPRINT BOOSTER- Improve Trottle Response
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SPRINT BOOSTER- Improve Trottle Response
Help Eliminate Trottle Response Lag
You have probably noticed your C6 Corvette's throttle response is much less than instant. You know, you mash the pedal and the car does not react as quick as you would like. This is due to the late model Corvette utilizing an electronic throttle control system, also known as drive by wire. Things like pedal sensitivity, stability control and traction control systems all factor into the final throttle signal to the ECU (engine control unit). ECU communication with these various systems creates a noticeable lag or delay in throttle response when it's go time.
Sprint Booster Power Converter is an aftermarket electronic module that plugs in between the accelerator pedal and the engine control unit (ECU) of your 2006-2010 C6 Corvette. Sprint Booster greatly improves acceleration and off the line performance by continuously measuring and converting the digital signal, providing the ECM with a new and altered signal. Sprint Booster improves response, increases pedal input sensitivity and delivers more impressive off the line performance you can really feel.
Sprint Booster has been awarded the coveted 2009 SEMA Show “Best New Performance Street Product,” for 2009. Chosen over 1228 other entries.
Sprint Booster modules are available for automatic or manual transmission equipped 2006-2010 C6, C6 Z06 & Zr1 model Corvettes.
This is the new 2nd generation Modules which includes an on off switch.
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Help Eliminate Trottle Response Lag
You have probably noticed your C6 Corvette's throttle response is much less than instant. You know, you mash the pedal and the car does not react as quick as you would like. This is due to the late model Corvette utilizing an electronic throttle control system, also known as drive by wire. Things like pedal sensitivity, stability control and traction control systems all factor into the final throttle signal to the ECU (engine control unit). ECU communication with these various systems creates a noticeable lag or delay in throttle response when it's go time.
Sprint Booster Power Converter is an aftermarket electronic module that plugs in between the accelerator pedal and the engine control unit (ECU) of your 2006-2010 C6 Corvette. Sprint Booster greatly improves acceleration and off the line performance by continuously measuring and converting the digital signal, providing the ECM with a new and altered signal. Sprint Booster improves response, increases pedal input sensitivity and delivers more impressive off the line performance you can really feel.
Sprint Booster modules are available for automatic or manual transmission equipped 2006-2010 C6, C6 Z06 & Zr1 model Corvettes.
This is the new 2nd generation Modules which includes an on off switch.
$329 Free S&H
Click here to purchase Online http://store.tkoperformance.com/sppoboimthre.html
When ordering online a Ship charge will pop up However just write "Corvette Forum Member" in the Comments field for no Shipping Handling.
We manually take care of it.
OR Call in your order! 1800 778 9898 Thank you
Allow 1 week to ship out.
Seems like a neat idea but I'm just a little hesitant messing with my throttle control. Don't need any unintended acceleration like in the Toyota's just recalled.
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Interesting. Does this cause any problems with any of the other electronic systems the Corvette has ??? How hard is it to install ???
Seems like a neat idea but I'm just a little hesitant messing with my throttle control. Don't need any unintended acceleration like in the Toyota's just recalled.
Seems like a neat idea but I'm just a little hesitant messing with my throttle control. Don't need any unintended acceleration like in the Toyota's just recalled.
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This won the 2009 SEMA product of the year I believe. It does not affect any other systems on your vehicle so no worries regarding the "Toyota" concerns lately. Plug it in and enjoy the instant response. Have seen this in use for close to 2 years (BMW) and no issues.
Yea its a pretty nifty little mod. I have heard nothing but good things about it too.
Its a simple install. Most who try it (when demo'd at a shop) tell the salesman, leave it in I'll take it!
The price of modern technology. The Manufacture is strict that its sold for msrp ($329.00) by the distributors. So we did no S&H.
Yes the lit states 2006 and up. I have already inquired about that. I'm waiting for a reply.
Thank you
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So it sends the throttle signal faster to the TB? Then tells the TB to open faster?
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My Z06 was tuned with LS2Edit, and the throttle response was a lot better than stock also.
I think a PCM tune changes the throttle tip-in by adding fuel earlier/quicker when the throttle comes on. This unit doesn't do that - it sounds like it just simply changes the voltage sent by the APP (Accelerator Pedal Position) sensor to the throttle, which makes the throttle blade react quicker to the pedal. So....it doesn't do anything through the PCM.
With all the talk about tunes voiding the warranty I'm not sure I want to tune my new car (at least not yet), so I'm thinking about this unit to get better throttle response.
Bob
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I had a Predator tune on my 2005 C6, and the increased throttle response was one of the things I liked the best about it - it was like my short-throw shifter in that I noticed them both every time I drove the car, even if it wasn't real spirited driving.
My Z06 was tuned with LS2Edit, and the throttle response was a lot better than stock also.
I think a PCM tune changes the throttle tip-in by adding fuel earlier/quicker when the throttle comes on. This unit doesn't do that - it sounds like it just simply changes the voltage sent by the APP (Accelerator Pedal Position) sensor to the throttle, which makes the throttle blade react quicker to the pedal. So....it doesn't do anything through the PCM.
With all the talk about tunes voiding the warranty I'm not sure I want to tune my new car (at least not yet), so I'm thinking about this unit to get better throttle response.
Bob
My Z06 was tuned with LS2Edit, and the throttle response was a lot better than stock also.
I think a PCM tune changes the throttle tip-in by adding fuel earlier/quicker when the throttle comes on. This unit doesn't do that - it sounds like it just simply changes the voltage sent by the APP (Accelerator Pedal Position) sensor to the throttle, which makes the throttle blade react quicker to the pedal. So....it doesn't do anything through the PCM.
With all the talk about tunes voiding the warranty I'm not sure I want to tune my new car (at least not yet), so I'm thinking about this unit to get better throttle response.
Bob
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So you would be at WOT by say 1/2 peddle travel? You really don't "get" anything more, just loose throttle control and feel. How would this be different than wearing three pairs of socks and work boots and just jamming away at the throttle?
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If electricity travels at the speed of light, then how does this device get the pedal position to the ECU faster?
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I did not use it much on my M3. For me it was to responsive for around town. I guess though that one could get used to it but I did not give it much of a try. It really did speed throttle response up a lot. Humm for me it is a tough call with the Tq of the LS3.
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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...
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