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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

03-15-2012, 08:10 AM	#1
kuppler8 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: western new york Age: 36 Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Throttle cable too short! 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?

03-16-2012, 04:15 PM	#7
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,415 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	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...? __________________ My SR20VET Does your VTC gear rattle in your S14/15 SR? PM me.

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03-15-2012, 08:25 AM	#2
Cake Is Dope Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: earth Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	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.

03-15-2012, 08:35 AM	#3
kuppler8 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: western new york Age: 36 Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	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?

03-15-2012, 08:39 AM	#4
Cake Is Dope Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: earth Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	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.

03-15-2012, 09:02 AM	#5
kuppler8 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: western new york Age: 36 Posts: 201 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	im at work till 7, so ill measure it after work

03-15-2012, 02:30 PM	#6
Cake Is Dope Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: earth Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	Ok, measure mine at 42 1/4 in. (I pushed the cable all the way in and measured to the tip of it)

03-20-2012, 01:59 AM	#8
LuckyRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisville Ky Age: 42 Posts: 1,152 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I have a spare uncut throttle cable from a 91 dohc s13. $25 plus shipping.

04-02-2012, 12:41 PM	#9
crazybb Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fort smith, ar Posts: 288 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Is the throttle cable still available for sale? If so pm me a shipping price to 72903. Sry for the hijack