RE: Throttle curve
Yes a throttle curve can fine tune the response. I find it better to have good starting point. This means that your throttle ATV, travel adjust, AFR or EPA however your radio calls it is symmetrical. That means that it has equal travel up and down.
If you have 115% on the high side you need 115% on the low side. This gives a balanced feel and a good starting point. Now you use the throttle curve to tweak to your liking.
I usually will increase the curve right off idle as most engine glow or gas has a sluggish response right off idle. So i increase it there...From this initial slight jump up I carry a pretty linear curve from there.
However if you don't set up a good mechanical linkage you will constantly be fighting yourself with electronically changing the curve.
Just my two cents.
Troy Newman