what throttle cable for ls1 in a 79?

The flexible housing sheath is 48" long though.

I'd have to cut that too.....I'll check it out though.

 

That's the one I bought cuz the shop was out of the shorter one-you can see a pic of the install in my thread,

 

Just cut it with a cut off wheel or a hacksaw. When you cut it the aluminum piece slides over the sheath and hides the end anyway. You can see the aluminum pieces in the pictures above

I did this on 3 cars, its pretty easy, not rocket surgery I think the cable was a little more of a pain actually, you have to worry about the cable "fraying" if you are not careful.

 

Cool, I never actually looked to see if I could do it.

I was just looking for confirmation that it was feasible. Thank guys.

 

I have the Lokar 48" for my LS2. No way would a 36" be enough since the throttle connection is 28" from the firewall AND (unlike TPI or Carbs) on the passenger side of the engine. Yes, ridiculous price, but I wanted it in one day from Summit.

 

I used the Lokar cable and cut it to the proper length with a hacksaw. I removed the cable from the sheath , wrapped the cable with tape where I cut and then removed the tape. It prevented the cable from fraying.

 

That's leaves 8" and there's not even 3-4" by the pedal on the interior side of the firewall.

I have well in excess of a 12" drip loop of unused throttle cable by the rear of my LS1.
Here, I found a pic of mine freshly installed in 2007. Look at all the excess.

 

You are right; I forgot how little is needed on the inside. At least we know how to shorten it now.

 

sorry to bring up such an old thread but I just wanted to let you guys know I trimmed my 48" lokar cable thing morning. I cut about 7" out of it, just pulled the cable out & wrapped the sheath with tape & cut it with a cut-off wheel then snipped the cable. I think it looks much better now.

before pic see how much extra is back at the firewall.


another before pic with the new intake on


after trimming about 6-7 inches off

 

MUCH nicer. Thanks for the info.

I need to do this myself now.