Hey guys - I swapped out a small block for a big block in my '69. Now, the accelerator cable is about 2 inches short to connect to my Holley. Can I add a couple inches or is it easier to get a longer accelerator cable? I'd rather pursue the add on idea first because it's cheapest. I'm wondering if I can snip the cable at the accelerator pedal and then get some wire about the same thickness from Loews or Home Depot and fasten it on somehow. That's what I don't know - how to fasten on the two pieces of wire to hold up to throttle mashes!

Anyone have any ideas? TIA - Jon

Have you ever driven a car that had the gas pedal stuck. If not, I'm here to tell you it's no picnic! I would put the correct parts on just for the peace of mind. Rigging gas pedal linkage and brake parts are dangerous!

Accelerator cable on a '69 Camaro?

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...Dennis
"The '69 (http://chevelles.com/showroom/fine69_03.jpg), the '96 (http://chevelles.com/showroom/fine69_02.jpg) & the club (http://camaroslimited.com/)"

Lokar makes a universal cable kit.....I have used these in the past and was very happy with the quality/results.....

Make it right!.....Like said above....stuck at wide open throttle requires some quick thinking/reacting(if Your lucky) and just takes the fun right out of the game....

?cable ? camaro's have a throtlle rod ?

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69 camaro traded for 67 camaro traded back for 69 now back with a 67 rs WILL IT NEVER END ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I HOPE NOT .
ADVENTURE'S IN RUST REPAIR

6 cylinder cars(and cross ram 302's) have a cable, all others have a rod, although there are several rod configurations for different engines. If you have a 6 cylinder cable, get one that is the right length and attach it to the carb the right way. If you have a rod and are just calling it a cable get the right one for a big block. Those old drum brakes won't be able to stop a big block back with a stuck throttle.

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Mark Canning
1969 Indy Pace Car
350/300HP RPO Z11
My 69 L48 - 350/300HP Engine (http://www.townisp.com/~markcanning/camaro/transparent%20air%20cleaner3.jpg)

[This message has been edited by Mark C (edited 03-18-2002).]

My 67 6 had a rod,I would like to put a cable on.

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67ssclone 327 4spd 410

It was an original 6 cylinder car...I'll check out the Lokkar setup. Sounds like exactly what I need. I suppose Summit carries their line?

thanks for your help

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'69 Restification

69-74 Nova six cylinder cable. Its quite long, You have to grab the accl. pedal set also.

Mark C: That's intereesting about a cross ram using a cable. MY understanding is the cross ram was dealer installed so did they swap the rod for a cable too?

Winch you also have to change the gas petal. And yes the dealer had to change it all for it to work

Another trivial tidbit..... Camaro Untold Secrets shows a trick for the crossram setup that involves sectioning out 1" of the lever on the pedal assy to get a quicker throttle response....

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Bret Copsey
'68 Camaro base coupe
'92 Caprice wagon
'98 Malibu

Hey rjrock, i want a cable also, does the nova cable and accelerator set up work good??? or should i just go with the lockar kit??? thanks alot
Jake

my 6 also has a rod.

Why do you guys want a cable? The rod is far superiour to a cable. You won't find cables on any race cars either.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by NealM:
Why do you guys want a cable? The rod is far superiour to a cable. You won't find cables on any race cars either.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Then why do all the new cars have cables?

The twisting motion of the engine under acceleration changes throttle position (slightly) with a rod. Break a motor mount and you could really be in for a ride. IMO cables are safer.