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lt1 throttle response

Old Feb 19, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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lt1 throttle response

Does anyone know how i can get better throttle response in my 1995 z28 lt1? I want it to where i can barely tap on the gas and it will rev up fast? anyone know how to do that? thanks
Old Feb 19, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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125-shot of nitrous, a 6# blower, or an STS rear mount turbo. All can be installed on a stock block LT1 in decent condition.

Or for a more aggressive setup, something like this:

http://www.injuneer.com/images/Video...eBax%20876.WMV
Old Feb 19, 2010 | 04:07 PM
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alum flywheel
Old Feb 19, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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+1 for the more aggressive setup.
Old Feb 19, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Might help if Sick95Z28 tells us what his budget it. A minimum nitrous setup, with all the safety devices will set him back as much as $1,000.... the S/C or turbo will cost 3X to 4X that amount. Then add in the cost of upgrading the drivetrain and suspension, and it gets expensive.

The 8-second "aggressive" setup might be more like $30-50K, when all the costs are included.
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 02:04 AM
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Some preventive maintenance will go a long way in helping you get better throttle response.First make sure air filter is clean,better yet get a lifetime one.Next spray some wd-40/or similiar on the throttle linkage,and then finally spray throttle body cleaner on the butterflies of t/b.This might even result in better mileage as your not using as much throttle to achieve speed,also improved drivability
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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lightweight aluminum flywheel. you will sacrifice some driveability tho
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:35 PM
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I would do a tune up (plugs wires, fuel+air fliter) and see what happens.


How many miles on your car?
Do you have stock gears?

If all you want is the motor to rev fast put in a 4.10 gear. Done deal.
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it.... the original poster has not been back on the site since he posted this question.
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