[Crazy Canuck]

Was wondering what is involved and what is required.
I want something stand alone.
I no longer have ECU/PCM anyways... I have BigStuff3 in the car.

Thanks,

[79T/A]

Does the big stuff 3 support drive by wire? Their website is terrible and has no info about the older systems. Most newer systems already have DBW integration and use GM throttle pedals to make life easy.

I feel like the Tilton pedal box is the most difficult way to go about the project. Lots of fabrication time to get one to work properly in a street car. You have to consider that you will lose power brakes, your brake light switch, and you will still have to figure out a way to adapt a drive by wire TAC to the Tilton pedals. Trust me, it’s more work than you think it is. I’ve done the job more times than I care to remember, so be prepared to chase issues and custom engineer solutions for a while.

In my opinion, if you really want DBW and BS3 supports it, just use a GM throttle pedal. If the BS3 does not support use of the GM pedal, it’s probably easier and cheaper to swap to a Holley, MS3, Haltech or one of the other newer ECU’s that support those functions.

In all honesty, I would take a cable any day over DBW. It works and it’s consistent. The F-Body was blessed with a long throttle travel and it allows good control. Only place DBW is an advantage is if you want to employ some serious traction control strategies.