The beginning of the end -- Salt takes its toll on another vehicle

[nubuilder]

My condolences Dan. I know all too well how it feels. 3 of my 4 trucks have been from MN and the other was originally from MN, but I bought it in WI.

What would you be looking for in the future? Another GMT800 or a 900?

I'd probably be looking for another '99-'02 to keep the drive-by-cable throttle body, but any GMT800 would probably be considered. We're still years away from this decision though, I'm going to drive this thing until it's unsafe.

That is a good point and something I should keep in mind should I ever decide to get a "newer" truck. Can't the drive-by-wire be converted back to cable?

Yes, but as far as I know you'd need the harness (and possibly PCM) from a DBC truck. It probably wouldn't bee too bad on a GMT800, but it just wouldn't be worth it on a GMT900 since they have the separate ECM and TCM, it's not like drive by wire is THAT bad.

Its not that bad, but I definitely notice a difference with my mom's 2010 G6; there's a little lag time but not much.

If I ever did buy a newer truck, it would probably be 03-06 and I'd definitely be looking into the swap.

 

[drperry]

That sucks!

Your stuff rusts way faster than ours!

 

[Texas Jim]

Its not that bad, but I definitely notice a difference with my mom's 2010 G6;
there's a little lag time but not much.

If I ever did buy a newer truck, it would probably be 03-06 and I'd definitely be looking into the swap.

All the lag time can be tuned out by BlackBear...
My Caddy had some lag time... but it don't now..

 

[nubuilder]

Its not that bad, but I definitely notice a difference with my mom's 2010 G6;
there's a little lag time but not much.

If I ever did buy a newer truck, it would probably be 03-06 and I'd definitely be looking into the swap.

All the lag time can be tuned out by BlackBear...
My Caddy had some lag time... but it don't now..

I'm not so worried about the lag time, I just kinda trust the cable more although it can get stuck.

I'd love to get a tune on my mom's G6!

 

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Can't the drive-by-wire be converted back to cable?

Yes, but as far as I know you'd need the harness (and possibly PCM) from a DBC truck. It probably wouldn't bee too bad on a GMT800, but it just wouldn't be worth it on a GMT900 since they have the separate ECM and TCM, it's not like drive by wire is THAT bad.

A standalone transmission controller, such as those used in some diesel conversions, could be OK. There are also those aftermarket fuel injection modules that are usually aimed to drive-by-cable stuff...