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dbmx66 · 04-10-2011, 12:20 AM

what are some of you running for throttle pedals? my stock styler pedal is junk, it feels like crap. i put a new cable and everything on, i dont really have control with it. like im either idling it or all the way into it. i want to do a morse cable setup so i have a better feel, but i dont know how to mount the pedal.

i want to do something like this.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Competition+En.../3461/10002/-1

team39763 · 04-10-2011, 02:27 AM

I don't know if this is acceptable or not, but I made a solid linkage with "all thread" and some heim joints. I'm working on building a toe return on the pedal. I don't have any pics of it, but just imagine the stock linkage completely solid. I covered the "all thread" with 5/16 metal line then bent it how I wanted it. It gave me a very solid feel and complete control over the throttle. I also installed some good return springs.

dbmx66 · 04-10-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by team39763

I don't know if this is acceptable or not, but I made a solid linkage with "all thread" and some heim joints. I'm working on building a toe return on the pedal. I don't have any pics of it, but just imagine the stock linkage completely solid. I covered the "all thread" with 5/16 metal line then bent it how I wanted it. It gave me a very solid feel and complete control over the throttle. I also installed some good return springs.

im either going to do a morse cable or tube with heim joints, but what are you doing for an actual pedal?

team39763 · 04-10-2011, 12:34 PM

I used the stock pedal for now.

cableguy0 · 04-10-2011, 01:46 PM

a cable is a lot safer. With linkage theres a chance of binding or getting stuck wide openn. Thats why everything in production has a cable. Also if you break a motor mount with a linkage the throttle can be pinned wide open

ont_guy_38 · 04-10-2011, 05:08 PM

lokar has some nice replacment pedal assemblys

bigjimzlll · 04-12-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ont_guy_38

lokar has some nice replacment pedal assemblys

The Lokars looked great...but they didn't survive my heavy foot. Broke them clean off.
I'm using a roundy round type fire wall mount pedal assembly. Under 30 bucks from Speedway Motors
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Firewa...DisplayId=3414

dbmx66 · 04-13-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjimzlll

The Lokars looked great...but they didn't survive my heavy foot. Broke them clean off.
I'm using a roundy round type fire wall mount pedal assembly. Under 30 bucks from Speedway Motors
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Firewa...DisplayId=3414

do you have any pictures of that installed in ur truck?

Super73 · 04-14-2011, 12:23 AM

I am running a factory pedal with a modified arm and a cable. I made my own linkage using a bicycle brake cable. It is adjustable to pick up the slack and adjust pedal height. Probably cost me $10 to make.

bigjimzlll · 04-14-2011, 01:14 AM

OK...it's been so long since I raced the truck I am mistakend about which pedal I used.
This the one I used...I woould use the other style if I do it again.

dbmx66 · 04-14-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjimzlll

OK...it's been so long since I raced the truck I am mistakend about which pedal I used.
This the one I used...I woould use the other style if I do it again.

do you have any pictures? so i have an idea?

bigjimzlll · 04-14-2011, 05:44 PM

I'll take one this weekend

dbmx66 · 04-14-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjimzlll

I'll take one this weekend

thank you sir

04-10-2011, 12:20 AM	#1
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	throttle pedal? what are some of you running for throttle pedals? my stock styler pedal is junk, it feels like crap. i put a new cable and everything on, i dont really have control with it. like im either idling it or all the way into it. i want to do a morse cable setup so i have a better feel, but i dont know how to mount the pedal. i want to do something like this. http://www.jegs.com/i/Competition+En.../3461/10002/-1 Last edited by dbmx66; 04-10-2011 at 12:21 AM.

04-10-2011, 02:27 AM	#2
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: throttle pedal? I don't know if this is acceptable or not, but I made a solid linkage with "all thread" and some heim joints. I'm working on building a toe return on the pedal. I don't have any pics of it, but just imagine the stock linkage completely solid. I covered the "all thread" with 5/16 metal line then bent it how I wanted it. It gave me a very solid feel and complete control over the throttle. I also installed some good return springs. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

04-10-2011, 12:34 PM	#4
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: throttle pedal? I used the stock pedal for now. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

04-10-2011, 01:46 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: throttle pedal? a cable is a lot safer. With linkage theres a chance of binding or getting stuck wide openn. Thats why everything in production has a cable. Also if you break a motor mount with a linkage the throttle can be pinned wide open __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

04-10-2011, 05:08 PM	#6
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: throttle pedal? lokar has some nice replacment pedal assemblys Last edited by ont_guy_38; 04-10-2011 at 05:09 PM.

04-14-2011, 12:23 AM	#9
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: throttle pedal? I am running a factory pedal with a modified arm and a cable. I made my own linkage using a bicycle brake cable. It is adjustable to pick up the slack and adjust pedal height. Probably cost me $10 to make. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49 Last edited by Super73; 04-14-2011 at 12:23 AM.

04-14-2011, 01:14 AM	#10
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: throttle pedal? OK...it's been so long since I raced the truck I am mistakend about which pedal I used. This the one I used...I woould use the other style if I do it again. __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

04-14-2011, 05:44 PM	#12
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: throttle pedal? I'll take one this weekend __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA



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