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Old 06-18-2008, 05:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How to get better throttle response

My 2000 lightning is all stock and the throttle response off the line is kinda sluggish compared to some other trucks i've driven, where do i start to get better throttle response? throttle body, exhaust???? help..
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Old 06-18-2008, 05:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Make sure you boost bypass is adjusted correctly, do a search for that.

Check for vac leaks

After that get a cold air kit if you don't have one.
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Old 12-11-2008, 09:28 PM   #3 (permalink)
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a hand held tuner really made mine alot better (diablo)
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Old 12-27-2008, 01:45 PM   #4 (permalink)
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My L gained big throttle response from the C&L tb
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Ensure the TPS is adjusted/set correctly.
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