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Thread: E38 with aftermarket DBW actuator?

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    E38 with aftermarket DBW actuator?

    E38 will not work in a Drive by Cable set up.

    Has anyone heard (or thought) of using an aftermarket drive by wire throttle actuator with the E38?
    Or see a reason it will not work?

    Like this https://www.efihardware.com/products...e-actuator-dbw
    Or this https://kinsler.com/Shop/2021/01/25/...ttle-actuator/

    Idea is to use a vintage enderle injector throttle body (Hat) on a LS3 and maintain the E38 and GM throttle (pedal assembly)
    I also though if calibration of the actuator was an issue, I could use a torque rush X2 inline.

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    I've seen someone gut a throttle body and use it as an actuator to get a carb look.

    It worked. I didn't want any part of tuning it lol but it worked.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alvin View Post
    I've seen someone gut a throttle body and use it as an actuator to get a carb look.

    It worked. I didn't want any part of tuning it lol but it worked.

    Thank you!