Cable Throttles? A few questions

[rommaster2]

Well i'm currently planning on taking my sisters 2 barrel holley off her 289 (shes replacing it with a 4 barrel) and using it for my 200.

I am wondering if i'd need to switch over to a cable throttle or if the regular linkage will work without any serious modification. I would be using an adaptor (not sure from where, any suggestions would be welcomed, links especially ).

Also do you think standard jets would cause a problem? Or do you think i'd be fine without changing them? (i'm gonna get the item number off it tommorrow, as i need to get a rebuild kit for it anyways).

Also how easy\hard is it to get a throttle cable? Is there a kit i can buy? Would this also help my quest in getting a floating pedal cause i hate the one thats in the floor.

 

[bigcatchdaniel555]

I used a brand new holley 350 out of the box and Ive had no problems. The plugs are a nice tan color if you are using a 500cfm holley you will need a jet swp. As far as linkage goes ifyou have a manual cable throttle will be the easiest thing just replace the pedal. If you have an auto look at mustang geezers site simply add a smal extension pece to you rod and a small bracket for the carb. This is assuming you have your carb mounted like the one on his site.

 

[mach1 mark]

I used a Lokar setup, made a bracket out of piece of metal, and V8 style throttle rod.

 

[Ronbo]

Interesting paint scheme on the engine! 8)

 

[aahsac]

Mark
You need to clean up that engine compartment.


LOL


Stephen

 

[rditz]

Who makes the distributor on your motor?? I used a Pertronix Flamethrower on my 302 and love it.. would like to do the same on the 6.

thanks

rod

 

[AZstang66]

Check my site; I used the Lokar pedal setup/cable, and modified a throttle bracket that I found at Checker Auto Parts.
Even if you weren't upgrading to the 2 bbl, I'd still recommend a cable setup- the sensitivity and smoothness is very nice.

 

[rditz]

AZstang,

I am interested in what parts you needed to upgrade to the 2bbl Holley as well as if you are running headers.

I have a little 200 in an '80 mustang that i want to mildly do up...

thoughts on cam???

I will be doing a compression check on all cylinders to see if a total rebuild is needed...

thanks

rod

 

[mach1 mark]

Mike also has the dizzy, he will set you up with what you need.

 

[AZstang66]

Pictures:
http://www.yellowkiwiracing.com/vehicle ... ngine.html
Adapter:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
Throttle Cable:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
Pedal Assy:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
Throttle Bracket:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDeta ... Code=3339G

I haven't replaced my cam yet; plan to this winter.
I am not a cam expert, so haven't started researching/calculating what I will need yet.

 

[rditz]

cool, thanks