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> Subaru Throttle Cable Options, What did you use?
Britain Smith
post Jan 14 2011, 03:55 PM
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I am search for the best option for a throttle cable on the Subaru conversion and I am interested to see what has been done. Let me know what you got.

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post Jan 14 2011, 04:19 PM
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string or twine might be perfect if you use the little pulleys that match.

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Britain Smith
post Jan 14 2011, 08:58 PM
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Where are the Subaru conversion guys? What did you use to make your car go?

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post Jan 14 2011, 09:13 PM
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You shouldn't have to change it as long as your engine is placed near where renegade puts theirs. Of course I never fully connected mine when I had the engine in, but it looked to be the correct length.

Engine is back on a stand for the time being or I would go take pics for you.
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post Jan 14 2011, 09:52 PM
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I went from a 914/6 throttle cable set-up which I know longer have. In addition, I have changed my pedal assembly to a Tilton set-up. Do most people use the stock 914/4 cable?

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post Jan 15 2011, 10:25 PM
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Wow, so nobody wants to share their set-up.

I have been looking at getting this throttle cable, but was wondering if there was an easier way.

http://rjes.com/html/throttle_cables.html

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post Jan 16 2011, 02:37 AM
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I used two throttle cables. I used a normal 914 cable and a normal EJ25 cable. I machined an adapter that joins the two (removable) and then an adjustable mount to hold the sheaths. It isn't elegant or pretty but it has worked for a few years.

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post Jan 16 2011, 04:08 AM
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Hi Britain, Is there not a company over there that can make you the cable exactly as you need?? I have used a company over here in the UK who made a cable exactly my length and also with the correct fittings on either end for the application I had built at the time..

Your car is turning out to be amazing, you don't want a broken TC as your mid corner on full beans.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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post Jan 16 2011, 09:21 AM
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Bob(bigkat) used two cables.. Standard 914 and made an adpater connector to the suby piece..
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post Jan 23 2011, 11:08 AM
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Stock cable works perfect for me with a slight mod. I cut the old rod type end off and replaced with a 3/8 cable stop. Fits perfectly into the suby throttle cable holder. The cable stop has a set screw but I also plan on filling with solder or braze to make sure it is permanent.
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post Jan 23 2011, 12:31 PM
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QUOTE(sawtooth @ Jan 23 2011, 11:08 AM) *

Stock cable works perfect for me with a slight mod. I cut the old rod type end off and replaced with a 3/8 cable stop. Fits perfectly into the suby throttle cable holder. The cable stop has a set screw but I also plan on filling with solder or braze to make sure it is permanent.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I did that before I got a custom cable and never had any problems with it.
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post Jan 23 2011, 12:35 PM
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Terry cable will build it to your spec for $40
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post Jan 23 2011, 12:51 PM
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Terry cable will build it to your spec for $40

I got my custom cable from them and it fits and works great.
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Britain Smith
post Jan 23 2011, 06:08 PM
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Just ordered my cable from Terrycable, we shall see how it looks when it gets here.

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I used the terry cable on mine..........
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