Stock pedal with LS1 motor

[Flysocal]

I kinda like the stock 1954 gas pedal. Any advise on how to rig the stock gas pedal to an LS1 motor? I found the stock linkage on eBay just wondering if this is the best starting place or if someone can recommend a better setup then modifying the original linkage.

[e015475]

Assuming you're going to use a cable to the throttle instead of the 'drive by wire'.

I wanted to do something similar to this Lokar pedal and use the stock pedal and rubber instead of the one in the kit.

[Flysocal]

Good idea. And they have a matching e brake and brake pad.

[Russell Ashley]

I wanted to keep the stock gas pedal so I attached it to a Lokar cable pedal. It wasn't too much trouble but would have been a lot easier if my engine wasn't in the truck. It's a nice upgrade as it works much smoother than the mechanical linkage that I had before.

[whitedog76]

On my current project, I'm working on a way to use the stock pedal/pushrod to actuate a drive-by-wire assembly. It's not an LS, but the process should be the same.

I cut off a pedal from a truck and drilled a hole in it. Seems like it'll work quite well.

Here's a pic.

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/wh...12500372901306

[yossarian19]

Originally Posted by whitedog76

On my current project, I'm working on a way to use the stock pedal/pushrod to actuate a drive-by-wire assembly. It's not an LS, but the process should be the same.

Don't be a tease. What kind of a DBW engine do you have that isn't an LS? Sounds interesting.

[47 Fasttoys]

I use the stock pedal on my '47 to operate the DBW pedal. Often all the new generation of engines LR4, LQ9 etc... are referred to as LS motors as they have the same technologies and bolt patterns. 4.8,5,3,5.7,6.0 share the same basic size block and mounting points. In my case I have a bit more room because of mid-engine. In the final picture is during the wiring. I have used this set up for over 20K miles and it works great.
Rob

[whitedog76]

Originally Posted by yossarian19

Don't be a tease. What kind of a DBW engine do you have that isn't an LS? Sounds interesting.

It's a GM Vortec 4200.

I'ts just about a perfect fit. Roughly the same dimensions as the old 235.

I haven't done anything with it in awhile. I recently moved, all my toys and tools are at one house, while I'm living in another.

Take a look

[OrrieG]

OCD kicking in, I noticed the protractor appears to show dead level, most engines mount with the bellhousing end down 3-4 degrees to allow for firewall, trans hump clearance and to get the tailshaft/driveline below the center crossmembers.

[whitedog76]

Nice Catch Orrie! I didn't have my motor mounts fabbed up when the picture was taken The engine is actually sitting on the front crossmember and the bell housing on top of the mid-crossmember. I've since remedied that.

Interesting enough the original 235 was actually sitting between 5&6 degrees in the frame. I've made the motor mounts so I can adjust them if need be, by simply install a shim/washer under them.