Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

[ViperRider]

I've always wondered about the throttle response on our cars. To me it seems really crappy. When I drive my mom's Chevy Equinox, I just tap on the pedal a little and I'm up to 2500 rpms and moving. Same with my ex g/f's Blazer. Seems like I have to press quite hard on the pedal to get moving in my car. Is this a traction control feature?

[Rob Bell]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

I think the throttle response in mine is OK. It's better when the engine is cold, though. It's substantially snappier. I think some of it is that our cars are pretty heavy for 200HP. There's hardly a V6 out there now that puts out less than 260HP. That's probably what we really need.

[dafirebird]

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^^Agreed. Our cars are quite heavy for a sporty car. My g/f had a '95 Dodge Stratus, transverse V6, and ya barely touch the throttle and it snapped your neck. That may also be due to gearing though; it would top out quickly.

[Rob Bell]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

Yeah it would be fun to throw 4.10's in there and see what it does. But I don't think I'd like the higher RPM's and higher highway fuel consumption, since most of my driving is highway.

[cam98aro]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

i have never had this problem with my car

maybe because there is only a few years that didnt have the 3.4l and also the drive by wire.. which makes the car feel sloooow

[Firebirdkid96]

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Throttle response relates directly to how quickly and efficiently the engine can breathe.

the quicker and better it breathes, the quicker and snappier the car becomes. Cold air is denser, so more air enters the engine quicker than warm air. Thus a snappier response. Clean your air filter, clean your TB, clean or get rid of your MAF Screen. This should make the response better

[zpwn06]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

get rid of your MAF Screen. This should make the response inconsistent

typo. I fixed it

[whitdog54]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

doesnt bother me, put ur friends stratus or equinox up against a 3.8 it will lose.....Dont think our cars are that heavy.......u've seen new challengers, maros, mustangs? thats heavy

[ViperRider]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

While the equinox gets up and goes quick, my car feels like it has more power up top. Then again my car should, the equinox only has a 3.6l 185hp and is heavier. Maybe I'll do a seafoam, but crap I just changed my plugs. =( Would cleaning the MAF screen do much?

[ssms5411]

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Since I have a cable on my 96' I adjusted the cable, the throttle response will put you in your seat, plus the Transgo shift kit has alot to do with it too. But when I looked at the cable and it looked to have some slack , so I adjusted the mounting bracket so there is hardly any slack, made a huge difference. I can just tap the gas pedal and it moves like it should do.

[ViperRider]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

i have never had this problem with my car

maybe because there is only a few years that didnt have the 3.4l and also the drive by wire.. which makes the car feel sloooow

Drive by wire?

Since I have a cable on my 96' I adjusted the cable, the throttle response will put you in your seat, plus the Transgo shift kit has alot to do with it too. But when I looked at the cable and it looked to have some slack , so I adjusted the mounting bracket so there is hardly any slack, made a huge difference. I can just tap the gas pedal and it moves like it should do.

Where is this plate and cable?

[cam98aro]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

Drive by wire?




Where is this plate and cable?

drive by wire is when a motor controls the opening and closing of your throttle body

you cant "snap" it open per say so it feels slower than it actually is

the plate/cable is on the throttle body, if you have a 99+ you are out of luck

[Firebirdkid96]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

typo. I fixed it

where'd you get that info?

Care to explain why some cars never came with MAF screens then? The only thing it does is serve as additional protection to your MAf sensor.

drive by wire is when a motor controls the opening and closing of your throttle body

you cant "snap" it open per say so it feels slower than it actually is

the plate/cable is on the throttle body, if you have a 99+ you are out of luck

Drive by wire is actually a better response in most cases.

[cam98aro]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

Drive by wire is actually a better response in most cases.

in newer cars yes, but not when it first came out

[Rob Bell]

Re: Always wondered about the throttle response in our cars.

If that's true, maybe tuning would take care of it. GM may have improved the tuning in subsequent years for the drive by wire system.