Posted By: '72CudaRacer
Throttle cable help - 03/27/20 02:37 AM
I'm looking for the longest "factory style" throttle cable to fit a '72 Cuda. Mine has the square plastic mount at the firewall, but I also have a RB with a tall intake and dominator. A factory small block one is too short. I'm thinking that a 6 cylinder car would have had the longest cable from the factory? Would a pick up truck cable from that era also fit the fire wall? And where to find one?
Thanks, Brian
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: Throttle cable help - 03/27/20 03:43 AM
Slant 6 is the longest cable.. I use to make my cables(had the parts and crimper)
Posted By: tabletop390
Re: Throttle cable help - 03/27/20 04:36 AM
Ehrenberg sells them on eBay too.
Posted By: superwrench
Re: Throttle cable help - 03/28/20 04:30 PM
I got the super long one from Mancini for my stroker in my '71. a tad long maybe, but it worked great with the tall cable bracket
Posted By: '72CudaRacer
Re: Throttle cable help - 03/28/20 04:51 PM
After more research and help from you guys on here, looks like Pioneer make a variety of "stock type" throttle cables to fit Mopars. The CA-8410 measures approx. 23", while the CA-8408 measures approx. 29". Both are available from a multitude of vendors, including Mancini, Autozone, O'reillys, Advance, ect. There may be other lengths available also.
Thanks for the help. Brian
Posted By: Bad340fish
Re: Throttle cable help - 03/29/20 01:22 PM
For what it is worth I used a Lokar cable with my tunnel ram because I couldn't use any conventional cable brackets. It has worked well and you can cut it to whatever length you need.
Posted By: 68roadrunner
Re: Throttle cable help - 04/01/20 01:31 AM
my lokar pulled the lead end off it at the pedal, not sure i am a fan, after race day was shot
Posted By: Bad340fish
Re: Throttle cable help - 04/01/20 01:49 AM
my lokar pulled the lead end off it at the pedal, not sure i am a fan, after race day was shot
Mine has been fine even though it is pulling two throttle bodies and the associated return springs. I have heard of that problem before and for that reason I carry a spare.
Posted By: hemi-itis
Re: Throttle cable help - 04/01/20 12:01 PM
my lokar pulled the lead end off it at the pedal, not sure i am a fan, after race day was shot
I always keep and extra wire with me just as I did with the 6cyl. I go to the track a few time a year and the extra stress used to stress me,no mo