Does this work?: A trick to reduce throttle lag...
03-27-2008, 02:23 PM
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RE: Does this work?: A trick to reduce throttle lag...
ORIGINAL: 05MustangSally
I doubt that really works and I'm not going to try it. After I got my C&L CAI and tuned the car, my throttle lag has reduced considerably!!!
I doubt that really works and I'm not going to try it. After I got my C&L CAI and tuned the car, my throttle lag has reduced considerably!!!
03-27-2008, 05:32 PM
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RE: Does this work?: A trick to reduce throttle lag...
When I found this tip I was skeptical as well. As it was described to me, pressing the gas peddle down to the floor after your self-tests, without starting the car will put our cars ECU (car's computer) back into default throttle response mode....also....as it was described to me...your Throttle response will reset back to factory settings, and you cars computer will attempt to re-calibrate/adjust the settings for your throttle span. Your the car will assess your throttle usage over the course of the next few days, before it compensates and adjusts your throttle lag for best fuel effeciency, you will enjoy increased throttle response in the meantime.
I tried this "trick" before I got my CAI and tune////and AFTER as well.
Both times yeilded "feelable"--good results, especially in first and second gears. If you are N/A TRY IT. (I would be hesitant to mess with this trick if I was F/I) I agree it is a temporary fix,(but it is easily repeatable) because our cars revert back to "granny(fuel saver?) mode" after a few days of driving.
I have never had an engine fault code when I do this "trick" BTW.
I didn't post the original tip you read, but I learned it from that post.
I tried this "trick" before I got my CAI and tune////and AFTER as well.
Both times yeilded "feelable"--good results, especially in first and second gears. If you are N/A TRY IT. (I would be hesitant to mess with this trick if I was F/I) I agree it is a temporary fix,(but it is easily repeatable) because our cars revert back to "granny(fuel saver?) mode" after a few days of driving.
I have never had an engine fault code when I do this "trick" BTW.
I didn't post the original tip you read, but I learned it from that post.
03-27-2008, 06:27 PM
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RE: Does this work?: A trick to reduce throttle lag...
ORIGINAL: musicheadt
When I found this tip I was skeptical as well. As it was described to me, pressing the gas peddle down to the floor after your self-tests, without starting the car will put our cars ECU (car's computer) back into default throttle response mode....also....as it was described to me...your Throttle response will reset back to factory settings, and you cars computer will attempt to re-calibrate/adjust the settings for your throttle span. Your the car will assess your throttle usage over the course of the next few days, before it compensates and adjusts your throttle lag for best fuel effeciency, you will enjoy increased throttle response in the meantime.
I tried this "trick" before I got my CAI and tune////and AFTER as well.
Both times yeilded "feelable"--good results, especially in first and second gears. If you are N/A TRY IT. (I would be hesitant to mess with this trick if I was F/I) I agree it is a temporary fix,(but it is easily repeatable) because our cars revert back to "granny(fuel saver?) mode" after a few days of driving.
I have never had an engine fault code when I do this "trick" BTW.
I didn't post the original tip you read, but I learned it from that post.
When I found this tip I was skeptical as well. As it was described to me, pressing the gas peddle down to the floor after your self-tests, without starting the car will put our cars ECU (car's computer) back into default throttle response mode....also....as it was described to me...your Throttle response will reset back to factory settings, and you cars computer will attempt to re-calibrate/adjust the settings for your throttle span. Your the car will assess your throttle usage over the course of the next few days, before it compensates and adjusts your throttle lag for best fuel effeciency, you will enjoy increased throttle response in the meantime.
I tried this "trick" before I got my CAI and tune////and AFTER as well.
Both times yeilded "feelable"--good results, especially in first and second gears. If you are N/A TRY IT. (I would be hesitant to mess with this trick if I was F/I) I agree it is a temporary fix,(but it is easily repeatable) because our cars revert back to "granny(fuel saver?) mode" after a few days of driving.
I have never had an engine fault code when I do this "trick" BTW.
I didn't post the original tip you read, but I learned it from that post.
03-27-2008, 08:15 PM
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RE: Does this work?: A trick to reduce throttle lag...
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Howis your gas mileage after your CAI/Tune? I've thought about getting one, but I'm hesitant if it produces less gas mileage.
ORIGINAL: 05MustangSally
I doubt that really works and I'm not going to try it. After I got my C&L CAI and tuned the car, my throttle lag has reduced considerably!!!
I doubt that really works and I'm not going to try it. After I got my C&L CAI and tuned the car, my throttle lag has reduced considerably!!!
03-28-2008, 01:02 PM
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RE: Does this work?: A trick to reduce throttle lag...
Ditto. I believe most have seen increased gas mileage rather than loss. I thinks it's only put me higher by about 1-3 but that's better than nothing 
ORIGINAL: ODDYSEY
It increased for me, but that is as long as you can keep your foot out of it. I gained about 2mpg for my work commute.
ORIGINAL: 07 Stang
Howis your gas mileage after your CAI/Tune? I've thought about getting one, but I'm hesitant if it produces less gas mileage.
ORIGINAL: 05MustangSally
I doubt that really works and I'm not going to try it. After I got my C&L CAI and tuned the car, my throttle lag has reduced considerably!!!
I doubt that really works and I'm not going to try it. After I got my C&L CAI and tuned the car, my throttle lag has reduced considerably!!!
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