c-4 kickdown

carefact0rzero

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I have a 66 with a 289 and a c-4. I never noticed until the other day that the kickdown is not installed. From what I've read, my accelerator pedal is supposed to have a bracket in the engine bay that links the throttle to the trans, but that bracket isn't there. I have a holley 390 4v carb. Will the Lokar kickdown cable work with my setup? Thanks in advance.

 

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also I have a B&M z-gate shifter if that makes any difference

 

65fastbackresto

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Man I never hooked my kickdown up....

But I hooked the vacuum hose the the hole below the carberator in the intake (think they call it port vacuum maybe?) and it kicks down all by itself. If I floor it passing gear kicks in if thats what your trying to get working.

 

carefact0rzero

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my vaccum line is hooked up but it doesnt kick down on its own. feels like a dog when punching it at higher speeds.

 

Capt Dan

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my cable attaches to the bottom arm on the petal pivot assembly.

This is the cable:

The right side clips to the pedal assembly. same type of clip that is used on the door lock rods.

 

carefact0rzero

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carefact0rzero said:

From what I've read, my accelerator pedal is supposed to have a bracket in the engine bay that links the throttle to the trans, but that bracket isn't there.

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that cable won't help me unless i replace my pedal assembly, which is why i was wondering about the lokar cable. anybody used this?

 

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65GEEZER

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I just installed the lokar kickdown cable, it really wakes up the car. Not so good on gas milage,lol. The only difficult part was the installation of a bracket to the rear side of the transmission. I ended up taking it to a shop & had the mechanic tighten the bolt. Cost 20.00, well worth it. It took him 5 min. Problem is access. Other than that the install was easy. I have installed the lokar throttle cable & pedals, all works great & looks good. 65 289 coupe.