Jolls
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Hi All,
First post from me. I have been lurking and learning for sometime to support a VZ ute project. The project commenced when my VY hit a roo and was written off. I purchased the wreck back and then located a VZ ute less engine, transmission, ECU and accelerator pedal unit.
The VY donk has been transplanted with an upgraded cam, OTR and drive by wire throttle body. An ECU has been ordered so I am almost ready to get her going; however, I have been unable to source a drive by wire accelerator. I have searched high and low for a second hand replacement with no luck. I have also been searching for the specification for the original and aftermarket options to suit with no success.
Given the parts are no longer available and second hand ones are as rare as rocking horse poo we will have to eventually come up with an affordable alternative. I don't want to reinvent the wheel if someone has already identified an aftermarket option. If there has yet to be a solution developed there may be merit in investigating the modification of a readily available substitute.
The operating principle of the drive by wire accelerator position sensor is quite simple. Has anyone investigated the feasibility of modifying a VZ V6 or 6.0 litre pedal to the specifications of the LS1? If so was it successful, if not what has prevented it being pursued?
Thanks in advance for your advice and support.
Cheers Jolls
First post from me. I have been lurking and learning for sometime to support a VZ ute project. The project commenced when my VY hit a roo and was written off. I purchased the wreck back and then located a VZ ute less engine, transmission, ECU and accelerator pedal unit.
The VY donk has been transplanted with an upgraded cam, OTR and drive by wire throttle body. An ECU has been ordered so I am almost ready to get her going; however, I have been unable to source a drive by wire accelerator. I have searched high and low for a second hand replacement with no luck. I have also been searching for the specification for the original and aftermarket options to suit with no success.
Given the parts are no longer available and second hand ones are as rare as rocking horse poo we will have to eventually come up with an affordable alternative. I don't want to reinvent the wheel if someone has already identified an aftermarket option. If there has yet to be a solution developed there may be merit in investigating the modification of a readily available substitute.
The operating principle of the drive by wire accelerator position sensor is quite simple. Has anyone investigated the feasibility of modifying a VZ V6 or 6.0 litre pedal to the specifications of the LS1? If so was it successful, if not what has prevented it being pursued?
Thanks in advance for your advice and support.
Cheers Jolls