DBW vs cable throttle body
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DBW vs cable throttle body
Hello all,
Since my turbo BP needs a rebuild again im thinking about going LS1 V8. Found a nice kit wich sells a complete kit including gearbox and ECU and wiring loom. But they sell both cable driven throttle bodie and Drive by wire throttle bodies engines.
I believe the cable driven one is found in a Camaro wich has about 315hp and the DBW is from the corvette and has about 350hp? Any downsides going DBW. Obviously need a corvette pedal and wiring. Also cruisecontrol is easy to wire up from what i found so far.
What is your preferred engine?
greetings,
Vincent
Since my turbo BP needs a rebuild again im thinking about going LS1 V8. Found a nice kit wich sells a complete kit including gearbox and ECU and wiring loom. But they sell both cable driven throttle bodie and Drive by wire throttle bodies engines.
I believe the cable driven one is found in a Camaro wich has about 315hp and the DBW is from the corvette and has about 350hp? Any downsides going DBW. Obviously need a corvette pedal and wiring. Also cruisecontrol is easy to wire up from what i found so far.
What is your preferred engine?
greetings,
Vincent
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The GM DBW OEM setup gets cruise control commands from the BCM which is not included with your kit. Trying to add a BCM adds all kinds of problems with anti theft systems, etc. However, there is an aftermarket substitute. I needed one to activate the shift paddles for my 6L50 transmission. Got the ABS and cruise control as a side benefit. Company is first rate and I highly recommend them.
OE Controls – The Tap-N-Cruise – DBW Cruise Control, Tap Shift, And More for 58x LS/LT engine swaps
OE Controls – The Tap-N-Cruise – DBW Cruise Control, Tap Shift, And More for 58x LS/LT engine swaps
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I know this is an old post but there is always the option of using the stock Miata cruise control system. Just need to attach a second throttle cable to the DBC throttle body. Also need to figure out a speed input if you are not using the factory speedometer. Stock instrument cluster uses a reed switch to send a 4 pulse/revolution signal to the Cruise Control Module.
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