Throttle lag - any real solutions
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: SE WI
The ported throttle body will not. And if you just keep your stock one you can always bolt it back on anytime you want. A used Soler sells like hot cakes on the forum. You can't lose.
Last edited by Zjoe6; Aug 4, 2020 at 10:20 PM.
Racer
Joined: May 2020
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From: SoCal
I started a throttle lag thread few months ago when I got my Z and got attacked there with guys telling me my car is broken. Haha
now with the afe intake, soler ptb, and my sprint booster (throttle controller) it’s extremely sensitive which I love. If I had to do it over again I would get the soler TC as it’s a lot cheaper than the other options.
now with the afe intake, soler ptb, and my sprint booster (throttle controller) it’s extremely sensitive which I love. If I had to do it over again I would get the soler TC as it’s a lot cheaper than the other options.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Dublin CA
I installed the Solar throttle controller first and the lag disappeared. Then added their throttle body. Much smoother.
My friend liked the controller so I installed on on her 2019 Grand Sport A8. She loves it and no lag at all.
My friend liked the controller so I installed on on her 2019 Grand Sport A8. She loves it and no lag at all.
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Cruising
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A Mamo throttle body for your LT1 is the way to go IMO. I have installed a Mamo II on my LT4 Z06 with M7 in the spring and the throttle lag is gone. It made the car much more fun to drive and responsive off idle. The throttle is dead-straight linear now without the off-idle dead area.
I also added a BMS dry air filter and the two together work very well on my car. In my research about ported throttle bodies and different brands, the Mamo II seemed to meet what I was looking for and has met every expectation. Tony Mamo has developed his products to match the application for the best airflow possible. He will provide a great product and stands behind it with a good warranty.
I also added a BMS dry air filter and the two together work very well on my car. In my research about ported throttle bodies and different brands, the Mamo II seemed to meet what I was looking for and has met every expectation. Tony Mamo has developed his products to match the application for the best airflow possible. He will provide a great product and stands behind it with a good warranty.
Last edited by PatZ06SC; Aug 6, 2020 at 10:43 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northville Michigan
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I sold my Tony Mamo Version 1 and It was good but the Solar was immediately noticeably better but I’m sure the Mamo stepped up its game in version 2. Both are very good brands and no knocks on Mamo just expressing my experience but again you were specific you have Version-2. Enjoy!
A Mamo throttle body for your LT1 is the way to go IMO. I have installed a Mamo II on my LT4 Z06 with M7 in the spring and the throttle lag is gone. It made the car much more fun to drive and responsive off idle. The throttle is dead-straight linear now without the off-idle dead area.
I also added a BMS dry air filter and the two together work very well on my car. In my research about ported throttle bodies and different brands, the Mamo II seemed to meet what I was looking for and has met every expectation. Tony Mamo has developed his products to match the application for the best airflow possible. He will provide a great product and stands behind it with a good warranty.
I also added a BMS dry air filter and the two together work very well on my car. In my research about ported throttle bodies and different brands, the Mamo II seemed to meet what I was looking for and has met every expectation. Tony Mamo has developed his products to match the application for the best airflow possible. He will provide a great product and stands behind it with a good warranty.
Safety Car
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From: in the country North Carolina
I sold my Tony Mamo Version 1 and It was good but the Solar was immediately noticeably better but I’m sure the Mamo stepped up its game in version 2. Both are very good brands and no knocks on Mamo just expressing my experience but again you were specific you have Version-2. Enjoy!
Drifting
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From: St. Louis
Is the lag that is being talked about the same thing as a hesitation? On my car, especially if it is not fully warmed up, a quick tap of the throttle results in a hesitation. You can hear the intake make a sucking sound but it takes a fraction of a second before the engine revs up.
For those of you who had engines with carburetors back in the day, it acts the same as when your carburetor did not have enough accelerator pump capacity and the engine would go lean for a second when you tapped the throttle.
Is there something wrong with my car, or is that normal C7 behavior? My car is a stock C7 Stingray.
For those of you who had engines with carburetors back in the day, it acts the same as when your carburetor did not have enough accelerator pump capacity and the engine would go lean for a second when you tapped the throttle.
Is there something wrong with my car, or is that normal C7 behavior? My car is a stock C7 Stingray.
Drifting
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From: St. Louis
I only notice this hesitation on my car when tipping in from idle. When cruising down the road, adding more throttle results in good engine response.
Does anyone know if it is possible to get a tune on a stock setup that would fix this hesitation? Or does getting a tune require an aftermarket engine controller or some other aftermarket parts?
Le Mans Master
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There are actually two issues, hesitation/stumble off of idle and slow foot feed response at the first 20% to 30% throttle.
My impression is the hesitation is primarily cure by the throttle body. While it may feel like it is caused by a lean condition, it may well be caused by something else which a modified throttle body addresses.
The throttle controller address the slow throttle response.
I suggest reviewing Soler Engineering's website and calling Mike if you have questions.
As for a tune, yes this is readily available but I cannot address impact on the hesitation. Note however tunes void the engine warranty.
My impression is the hesitation is primarily cure by the throttle body. While it may feel like it is caused by a lean condition, it may well be caused by something else which a modified throttle body addresses.
The throttle controller address the slow throttle response.
I suggest reviewing Soler Engineering's website and calling Mike if you have questions.
As for a tune, yes this is readily available but I cannot address impact on the hesitation. Note however tunes void the engine warranty.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: McKinney Texas
There are actually two issues, hesitation/stumble off of idle and slow foot feed response at the first 20% to 30% throttle.
My impression is the hesitation is primarily cure by the throttle body. While it may feel like it is caused by a lean condition, it may well be caused by something else which a modified throttle body addresses.
The throttle controller address the slow throttle response.
I suggest reviewing Soler Engineering's website and calling Mike if you have questions.
As for a tune, yes this is readily available but I cannot address impact on the hesitation. Note however tunes void the engine warranty.
My impression is the hesitation is primarily cure by the throttle body. While it may feel like it is caused by a lean condition, it may well be caused by something else which a modified throttle body addresses.
The throttle controller address the slow throttle response.
I suggest reviewing Soler Engineering's website and calling Mike if you have questions.
As for a tune, yes this is readily available but I cannot address impact on the hesitation. Note however tunes void the engine warranty.
I have a Soler PTB, and a Pedal Commander throttle controller. With Soler’s guarantee, I’d recommend the OP purchase the throttle body and controller (<$500) and trying it out for himself. For me, it has solved all the problems and frustrations he describes, without voiding my warranty with a tune.
Last edited by twowinns; Aug 8, 2020 at 11:41 PM.