914-6 throttle cable - no bell crank or other bits Options

[914forme]

My six project I am back to getting parts to make it a runner. I read an post here I think about a cable from Patrick Motorsports that allows you to not run the bell crank and linkage. The engine in me would prefer to get ride of the rubgoldbergesk contraption that makes up the 914-6 throttle linkage.

Yes I have the factory version, and the Rich Johnson version, what can I say I like options.

I think it is this one has anyone had success with this cable?

[ClayPerrine]

Here is how I did mine.



The 964 throttle linkage had to be scrapped when I flipped the throttle body around. And I was in an hurry to make Okteenerfest, so I just fabricated this. It works, but I don't particularly like the angle on the cable where it makes the turn next to the fan. I haven't had any binding or sticking though.

I am tentatively planning a Megasquirt conversion, and I have looked at using a 996 throttle body I have. It would have to go in the stock rearward facing location due to the size, and the fact that I will be using a map sensor instead of a MAF. So the cable installation will be more of a straight shot to the throttle body.


Clay