Throttle cable length & which throttle bracket?

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by StKing, Jun 14, 2020.

  1. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    I'm going to buy a new throttle cable and can't seem to find my old one to measure. The car is a 1970 Gs Stage 1. Can anyone tell me what's a good length?

    I'm looking at this one, any opinions or recommendations for any other options? I like the braided line look.

    https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/157010/10002/-1

    Also...

    I want to get a new bracket with return springs. I'm considering this option however, I don't like the "jegs" logo on it. The chrome option doesn't have the logo but I'd prefer a stainless. Does anyone have any recommendations? Pictures?

    https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/15155/10002/-1
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  3. 69SkylarkGS

    69SkylarkGS Well-Known Member

    I tried using a knock off version of the last throttle cable bracket you posted on mine and could not get it to open up my throttle all the way.

    I ended up using a brand new stock style bracket and cable from stage 1 restoration. It works and looks great. Plus 1 on using the stock stuff.
     
  4. 73 Stage-1

    73 Stage-1 Dave

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  5. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    Thanks for measuring dave I appreciate it! I'm going to pass on the stock option for now but thank you.
     
  6. 73 Stage-1

    73 Stage-1 Dave

    No worries at all. Which cable are you going to go with? I am thinking Lokar.... but not sure of other quality options.
     
  7. StKing

    StKing Well-Known Member

    I went with this... https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/157010/10002/-1

    I haven't installed it yet though. Still gotta get the motor in the car first ;)
     
  8. BuickV8Mike

    BuickV8Mike SD Buick Fan

    Larry, Is your sleeve steel or plastic on your original one?
     
  9. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    It is plastic, and some of that plastic is broken away, but the cable is good.
     
  10. BuickV8Mike

    BuickV8Mike SD Buick Fan

    My 69 one is steel. My real question is were the early one steel and the later ones plastic originally?
     
  11. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I don't know. The repros are plastic.
     
  12. BuickV8Mike

    BuickV8Mike SD Buick Fan

    And least 1/4" too long. :):):)
     
  13. charlierogers

    charlierogers GSX stage 1 4 speed #149

    being 1/4 too long does it not go full throttle? what is the fix?
     

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