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Title: Throttle cable for the 3800
Post by: Jimbo on December 25, 2024, 07:13:13 PM
Ok so I am getting a bunch done but have not figured out the throttle cable. It is too short to reach the 3800 mount. Not by a lot but enough I am not sure what others have done to make it work. The stretch is what makes the cable too short. Any pics or part numbers would be a great help. Thank you all and Merry Christmas!
Jim
Title: Re: Throttle cable for the 3800
Post by: eddie on December 27, 2024, 11:34:55 AM
I used the bicycle cable looped around the chassis down through tunnel to pedal. this is not on Fiero build . forget the mess on that picture, I recently changed whole clutch system with Jim Dinner (ouch$$$) too cold put the sh*t back
Title: Re: Throttle cable for the 3800
Post by: eddie on December 27, 2024, 11:49:14 AM
that was before I tore her apart to Change complete clutch, inc. MasterCylinder and slave. ignore the noose it. the only way I can shut the door
Title: Re: Throttle cable for the 3800
Post by: Jimbo on December 28, 2024, 09:22:25 AM
What bicycle cabe did you find that was that long?  That's a long trip from the gas pedal to the throttle body.
Thank you
Jim
Title: Re: Throttle cable for the 3800
Post by: eddie on December 28, 2024, 10:10:46 AM
my bad, it was universal throttle cable kit, a good 8 years ago, but  E bay has plenty to choose 12 '. a little pricy,  or check the Summit, or other guys. make sure you clear the cable from engine/ exhaust. what kind of tranny are u using with the3.8
Title: Re: Throttle cable for the 3800
Post by: Jimbo on December 28, 2024, 04:48:08 PM
I am running the fiero 4 speed. I am not able to see the end at the pedal so I don't know how to to go about getting the correct cable ends. Not sure I can swap it out since it is buried under the dash. I wish I would have put the motor in when building it I think it would have been easier for some things.
Jim
Title: Re: Throttle cable for the 3800
Post by: eddie on December 28, 2024, 06:00:22 PM
how bout get an extension cable ? somehow to mod two together? Ali Ex got one cheap I looked up it's in Can $$ so US  like 18$ worst  20  not a big
 deal . I'm sure we all blew $$ more that went wrong. lookup on  AliExpress for universal trottle cable extension.
good luck
Title: Re: Throttle cable for the 3800
Post by: Jimbo on January 21, 2025, 09:07:11 PM
Here is what I wound up with.
Jim