09-17-2010, 03:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,,
AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
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Originally Posted by Silverback51
Usually the reason is that it's bound up in some manner. As you step into it, the engine torques over and it binds up. In some cases it will actually cause it to open wider. A broken motor mount can cause this to happen also.
Other reasons can be the throttle return spring breaks. I have 3 on my car to prevent this.
Then the most common reason is that it's an easy excuse for those that just flat foot it and loose control.
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John, will three throttle return springs have an adverse affect on the degree of pressure that needs to be applied to the foot pedal? John AKA, tin-man
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