Spinoff from a digression in another thread:
VCM Scanner shows a maximum of 2.25v from the throttle position sensor. Looking at it physically when the pedal is fully depressed, the blade appears to be wide open. Is this typical of the sort of BS you get from a cheap throttle body?The engine won't even idle; I have to hold the throttle open a bit when starting, and then continue to hold it there for it to run continuously. Even after doing that for several minutes so that it's warmed up and I can start to see fuel trim values in VCM Scanner, it dies immediately when I let off the pedal. I assume this is an IAC issue due to the upgraded throttle body, but haven't looked into that yet because I was advised to tune VE before idle. This situation has me thinking I should probably do idle tuning first. Or, maybe: does the PCM need IAC calibration data like it does for the MAF? Another possibility: I went with a relatively inexpensive Speed Engineering 92mm throttle body before learning that most tuners won't even bother with those and insist that people use one of the more expensive TBs. Could this refusal to idle be a manifestation of my cheap TB? (I'm prepared to replace it; just hadn't heard about the cheap ones causing this specific problem.)
Wish I had known sooner!
Anyway, on to the recommendations:
I'm set up for DBC right now. I've heard that it's easy to convert to DBW -- just need a pedal and a throttle body. I assume I also need to route some wiring since my factory harness lacks provisions for an electronic pedal. And then I know I'd have to modify the tune for it. Are there instructions somewhere for the tune portion?
What pedal setup will work best in my '02 Camaro in terms of mounting and pedal placement?
Finally: what about cruise control? I'd like to retain that. Does the PCM take over these responsibilities in DBW-land? Can I remove the factory cruise control module (behind/below the driver side headlight)? Do I need to worry about anything with respect to removing the cruise motor mechanism (over by the A/C dryer)?
If I were to decide to stick with DBC, what do you recommend? Nick Williams seems popular, so I assume it's good stuff. ICON seems good as well.
In the DBW world, I think I'd probably go with Katech.
In either case, what else should I be looking at? I'm not terribly price sensitive; happy to spend up to $1000 for the right bit of hardware.
Whatever I get needs to fit be physically compatible with my 100mm MAF and my LS3 intake. And if it will work well with a FAST intake down the road, that'd be cool too. (Not sure I'll ever bother; just like to leave the door open and not have to double-spend.)