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V · 12-31-2008, 04:01 PM

using a corvette setup would need a bunch of components and could be more of a headache than its worth. IMO the easiest thing to do if you were set on this route, is to see if you could physically attch the stepper motor to the throttle blade of the 4150 TB unit. it may take some effort, but would be the best.

ok, first here is a corvette TB vs. an Fbody TB... the stepper motor is mounted right to the TB itself.

Here you can see that gearing is used to get the TB to open quickly and smoothly.

This is a Cruise control unit from an 1998 camaro. Problem with possible using a cruise control unit is they arent really made to open/close quickly. moreorless they just make small adjustments slowly.

I couldnt find pics of a traction control motor, but that is different from the cruise control one. and that may be a little quicker due to its need to shut throttle at a moments notice.

if all else fails... there are dry sump systems to kee the oil pan low, lol.

12-31-2008, 04:01 PM	#16
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	using a corvette setup would need a bunch of components and could be more of a headache than its worth. IMO the easiest thing to do if you were set on this route, is to see if you could physically attch the stepper motor to the throttle blade of the 4150 TB unit. it may take some effort, but would be the best. ok, first here is a corvette TB vs. an Fbody TB... the stepper motor is mounted right to the TB itself. Here you can see that gearing is used to get the TB to open quickly and smoothly. This is a Cruise control unit from an 1998 camaro. Problem with possible using a cruise control unit is they arent really made to open/close quickly. moreorless they just make small adjustments slowly. I couldnt find pics of a traction control motor, but that is different from the cruise control one. and that may be a little quicker due to its need to shut throttle at a moments notice. if all else fails... there are dry sump systems to kee the oil pan low, lol. Last edited by V; 12-31-2008 at 04:03 PM.