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    2002 DBC or 2007 DBW??

    I am torn.... i could do a 2007 5.3L drive by wire and have to spend extra to find a TAC module and pedal assembly... or get a 2002 5.3L drive by cable and hook it right up...

    the difference in power is whats getting me... basically i would be spending roughly $150 for like 40 extra horsepower... thats pretty good right?
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    40hp from a pedal??? lol i highly doubt that... im pretty sure there is no diff in power. its just a gas pedal. they both open the TB except one is electronic and the other is mechanical. maybe better mpg but not a lot. a benefit is cruise control built in vs having the second modle and cable.
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    wowo... i dont think i will get 40hp from a pedal... GM rates their 2007 5.3L at 320HP.
    they rate the 2002 5.3L at 280hp.

    I was going to do the 2002 motor to not have to deal with mounting the DBW pedal and tac module, but i think it is worth it to have the motor with more power...
    98 Tahoe 4WD. 2002 5.3L LS swap.. Lowered on shackles and keys. 22" Escalade rims with custom SS centercaps, 2 tone red and gunmetal paint with silver pinstripe.SS front bumper cover.Rear roll pan. Street scene mesh grille inserts.debadged and demoulded.6K HIDs and hidden yellow fogs.Billet bowtie.K&N intake system. Flexalite Efans.Dual optima batteries. Pacesetter shorties High Flow cats. Flowmaster muffler with single exit exhaust. Escalade Seats and console. SS headrests. Remote Twin turbo build in progress!!!

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    if you do more research, you will find its more than a pedal.

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    2007 nbs doesn't use a tac, all that stuff is in the ecm.

    2007 classic does have a tac.

    Depends on which one you're referring to.

    The high output 5.3L is a nice option. I'd go for that. Might as well start off with a stronger foundation and good heads.
    There is no choice, just do the stronger one. Aint nothing wrong with dbw.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2drhoe View Post
    wowo... i dont think i will get 40hp from a pedal... GM rates their 2007 5.3L at 320HP.
    they rate the 2002 5.3L at 280hp.

    I was going to do the 2002 motor to not have to deal with mounting the DBW pedal and tac module, but i think it is worth it to have the motor with more power...
    oh I see what your saying now. Haha! Yeah man, go with the high output motor if it's only that much more. in installed dbw in mine and it was really no big deal. I like it. plus don't you want a HO motor for your 2dr hoe??? perfect match!
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    haha HO motor..... i like it.

    Farmtruc .... as far as the ECU and such.. If i go with a 2007 NNBS 5.3L then Im guessing I have to run an ECU out of an NNBS to get the pedal signal read from the ECU correct?

    Also If i go with a 2007 Classic 5.3L can I get an ECU and Pedal/Tac assembly from any year 03 and up?
    98 Tahoe 4WD. 2002 5.3L LS swap.. Lowered on shackles and keys. 22" Escalade rims with custom SS centercaps, 2 tone red and gunmetal paint with silver pinstripe.SS front bumper cover.Rear roll pan. Street scene mesh grille inserts.debadged and demoulded.6K HIDs and hidden yellow fogs.Billet bowtie.K&N intake system. Flexalite Efans.Dual optima batteries. Pacesetter shorties High Flow cats. Flowmaster muffler with single exit exhaust. Escalade Seats and console. SS headrests. Remote Twin turbo build in progress!!!

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    Like Tumbler in "Gone in 60" I'll drive anything with wheels or without

    My 95 ECSB LQ9 build thread - http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/lsx-t...to-95-obs.html
    CALI LEGAL ENGINE SWAP!
    Stock 03 LQ9, DBW, 95' 4l80e w/ Transgo shift kit, 2010 50# GM injectors, 2800 Circle D stall, Spectre CAI, Upgraded trans cooler, Home-made E-fans/shroud, Dual EP-381 fuel pumps w/Home-made hotwire kit
    NEXT ON LIST: Dual Battery setup, CAM/Valvetrain upgrade, Build my own rear mount turbo, TRU-TRAC, HIT THE STRIP!!!

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