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kuppler8
03-15-2012, 08:10 AM
ok so ive searched zilvia, i used google and ive found next to nothing on this. ive got an s13 with an sr and a freddy intake, but my throttle cable is way to short for this setup. I looked at the throttle cable, and it was definitely messed with, there was a rigged wooden shim where it connects to the pedal. the throttle cable was a little short before with the stock intake as i had to run it over the back of the valve cover. Now the only way id have any chance of making it work is if i ran it diagnolly right from the firewall to the throttle body. now my only concern is i bought the car preswapped so i dont know the history on the car, and what it was before it was swapped. (abs, auto, etc...) has any one else had said issues? and are certain s13 throttle cables longer than others? i was considering buying a lokar universal throttle cable kit, but id much rather run oem if i can.

edit. is it possible the swap was bought as a clip, and they used the rhd throttle cable?
Cake Is Dope
03-15-2012, 08:25 AM
Did your car orginally have the single cam engine? If so it is shorter, you will need a the throttle cable out of a car with the dual cam motor.
kuppler8
03-15-2012, 08:35 AM
sorry i should have included that, its a 91 so it was originally a twin cam, but i suppose its possible that they swapped the cable for some reason?
Cake Is Dope
03-15-2012, 08:39 AM
OK, Can you measure it from the firewall to the tip where it connects to the throttle body. I'll measure mine when I go to the garage in a hour.
kuppler8
03-15-2012, 09:02 AM
im at work till 7, so ill measure it after work
Cake Is Dope
03-15-2012, 02:30 PM
Ok, measure mine at 42 1/4 in. (I pushed the cable all the way in and measured to the tip of it)
jr_ss
03-16-2012, 04:15 PM
Just buy a new cable for your car if it looks like a hack job. They are $50 dollars, but I guess that's too much for some people to have a properly working gas pedal...?
LuckyRPS13
03-20-2012, 01:59 AM
I have a spare uncut throttle cable from a 91 dohc s13. $25 plus shipping.
crazybb
04-02-2012, 12:41 PM
Is the throttle cable still available for sale? If so pm me a shipping price to 72903.

Sry for the hijack