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webbes · 06-17-2006, 08:11 PM

Was wondering if anybody could tell me what you are using for a accelerator cable for a 350 chevy tpi system. I have a 1970 c10 4x4. Thanks in advance Bill

neonlarry · 06-17-2006, 09:25 PM

Try using 71-72 throttle it is a cable not a rod, thats what I am going to use. It take a little work to adapt it but what doesn't.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hreadid=100644
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=1383300

Deuce · 06-17-2006, 10:28 PM

I used the factory camaro throttle cable and just cut a square hole in the firewall to mount the cable itself.
I also used a 71-72 gas pedal as it had the right end on it for the camaro throttle cable.
I'll post some pics if you need more info.

BobbyK · 06-17-2006, 11:13 PM

I used the Camaro throttle cable as well.
It is a little long but it doesn't affect anything,a little unsightly if anything.
Here's a shot of it...see how it sticks up.

Or you can go the custom route and get one from Lokar.

http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/tc_kd.htm

mocwon · 06-17-2006, 11:55 PM

Lokar all the way baby....

BobbyK · 06-18-2006, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mocwon

Lokar all the way baby....

Hey mocwon...do you think you could snap a pic of your Lokar setup right where it attaches to the throttle linkage.

Was it easy to install?
How much,if any,mods did you have to make for it to work with our year trucks?
Lastly,do you have the exact part# for it.

mocwon · 06-18-2006, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BobbyK

Hey mocwon...do you think you could snap a pic of your Lokar setup right where it attaches to the throttle linkage.

Was it easy to install?
How much,if any,mods did you have to make for it to work with our year trucks?
Lastly,do you have the exact part# for it.

My camera is broken. I'll try to borrow one.

Very easy to install, no mods and hooked up to stock gas pedal. I can't find my receipt but after looking at the Lokar website I think it is 1000HT.

webbes · 06-18-2006, 07:52 AM

Looks like I need to find a different gas pedal. Any body got one?

mocwon · 06-18-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by webbes

Looks like I need to find a different gas pedal. Any body got one?

I ran the stock gas pedal with the Lokar cable

webbes · 06-18-2006, 10:44 AM

thanks for the information and if you find time a picture of the hook up to the pedal would be great

webbes · 06-18-2006, 10:47 AM

what year was the truck you use the lokar on all so ?

BobbyK · 06-18-2006, 11:32 AM

Cool...thanks.

JRB · 06-18-2006, 07:13 PM

Mocwan,
I picked up a 86 TPI from a vette and am looking for some 86 L98 heads. I am going to put it on top of a 67 327. What cam did you use in your motor? Is your motor a roller motor? I realy like the Lokar Throttle cable.
JRB

mocwon · 06-18-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JRB

Mocwan,
I picked up a 86 TPI from a vette and am looking for some 86 L98 heads. I am going to put it on top of a 67 327. What cam did you use in your motor? Is your motor a roller motor? I realy like the Lokar Throttle cable.
JRB

No, my motor is a plain Jane GM long block crate motor that's about 250HP with a 4-barrel carb.

mocwon · 06-18-2006, 09:22 PM

Here are some Lokar throttle cable pictures on the TPI set up. I forgot that I actually ended up cutting the Lokar cable since it was too long.

BobbyK · 06-18-2006, 11:19 PM

Is the cable permanently attached to the end or is it in there with set screws?

Great pic's BTW,thanks.

mocwon · 06-19-2006, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyK

Is the cable permanently attached to the end or is it in there with set screws?

Great pic's BTW,thanks.

Set screws on one end, otherwise it would be impossible to shorten.

71swb4x4 · 06-18-2006, 11:51 PM

I used a cable off an early Riviera, and cut the cable to fit.
This was on a 71 4x4.

Ackattack · 06-19-2006, 03:59 PM

I used a stock camaro cable.

06-17-2006, 08:11 PM	#1
webbes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ILL. Posts: 129	Accelerator cable for TPI Was wondering if anybody could tell me what you are using for a accelerator cable for a 350 chevy tpi system. I have a 1970 c10 4x4. Thanks in advance Bill

06-17-2006, 09:25 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI Try using 71-72 throttle it is a cable not a rod, thats what I am going to use. It take a little work to adapt it but what doesn't. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hreadid=100644 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=1383300 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

06-17-2006, 10:28 PM	#3
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI I used the factory camaro throttle cable and just cut a square hole in the firewall to mount the cable itself. I also used a 71-72 gas pedal as it had the right end on it for the camaro throttle cable. I'll post some pics if you need more info. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

06-17-2006, 11:13 PM	#4
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI I used the Camaro throttle cable as well. It is a little long but it doesn't affect anything,a little unsightly if anything. Here's a shot of it...see how it sticks up. Or you can go the custom route and get one from Lokar. http://www.lokar.com/interior_pages/tc_kd.htm __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

06-17-2006, 11:55 PM	#5
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI Lokar all the way baby.... Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

06-18-2006, 07:52 AM	#8
webbes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ILL. Posts: 129	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI Looks like I need to find a different gas pedal. Any body got one?

06-18-2006, 10:44 AM	#10
webbes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ILL. Posts: 129	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI thanks for the information and if you find time a picture of the hook up to the pedal would be great

06-18-2006, 10:47 AM	#11
webbes Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ILL. Posts: 129	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI what year was the truck you use the lokar on all so ?

06-18-2006, 11:32 AM	#12
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI Cool...thanks. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

06-18-2006, 07:13 PM	#13
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI Mocwan, I picked up a 86 TPI from a vette and am looking for some 86 L98 heads. I am going to put it on top of a 67 327. What cam did you use in your motor? Is your motor a roller motor? I realy like the Lokar Throttle cable. JRB

06-18-2006, 09:22 PM	#15
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI Here are some Lokar throttle cable pictures on the TPI set up. I forgot that I actually ended up cutting the Lokar cable since it was too long. Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

06-18-2006, 11:19 PM	#16
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI Is the cable permanently attached to the end or is it in there with set screws? Great pic's BTW,thanks. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

06-18-2006, 11:51 PM	#18
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI I used a cable off an early Riviera, and cut the cable to fit. This was on a 71 4x4. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-19-2006, 03:59 PM	#19
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Accelerator cable for TPI I used a stock camaro cable. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index



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