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Old 09-09-2010, 05:33 PM
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This is probably a dumb question but what is WOT? I know it stands for wide open throttle but where exactly does it start? Is it only considered WOT if the pedal is all the way to the floor? I'm wondering for tuning reasons. I rarely push the pedal "all" the way down. So the WOT settings wouldn't really affect me if it only is WOT with the pedal to the floor.
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when the blades on the throttle body are completely flat allowing maximun airflow
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Old 09-09-2010, 05:43 PM
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The answer depends on the perspective you're looking from. In general, howarmat's answer is solid. However, from a tuner or more technical standpoint, WOT might be when the throttle position sensor is registering maximum voltage, which may or may not be at the same point when your blades are flat.

But in general, go with the above answer .
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Old 09-10-2010, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Stang49
I rarely push the pedal "all" the way down. .
How is that even possible? It's a mustang dude! Lol
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Old 09-10-2010, 03:14 AM
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WOT= pedal mashed to the floor, tires screaming and little children crying and hoping no cops are around!
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Depending on the year of your car the computer will also make various changes such as the timing advance, fuel delivery, and most certainly disengage the clutch on your air conditioning pump.
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Old 09-10-2010, 12:57 PM
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WOT = Scaring the neighbors, waking up old people, burning the petrol
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WOT = Throw you back in the seat, **** the wife off again, tire's smoking and Ch!t Eating Grin time!
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WOT + Nitrous = Boner !

Generally when you mash the gas and accelerate as fast as possible (cave man term).
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When you get the roar and you know you're stang is pissed and gonna go buck wild.
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