Engine Correct Throttle Cable For Carb'd 94?

[GoldenEagle91]

Hi everyone,

I referenced the thread on here regarding what is necessary for converting a fuel injected 94 Mustang with a 302 to a carbureted setup (see here 94-95 CARB SET-UP HELP!!!! | Mustang Forums at StangNet ). They mention that a throttle cable from a 79-85 work best (years that carbs were used). I found two different cables on National Parts Depot for the same year range but one is 2 inches shorter than the other and there is also a $20 difference between the two. Now, I don't want to have the cable where it is too short and is slightly pulling on the throttle all the time but I also don't want to have too much cable where there is almost a dead spot until all the slop is taken up. I don't know how much difference 2 inches will make for the cable but any input is appreciated.

Mustang CABLE ASSY ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO CARBURETOR | M-9A758-10B | NPD

Mustang CABLE ASSY ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO CARBURETOR | M-9A758-11B | NPD

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[jozsefsz]

The overall length of the cable isn't really enough information to determine if you'll have too much or too little play - a lot depends on how the mounts are oriented. That may be a tough one to answer. If it were me, I'd just order both, and return the one I don't need.

This isn't too much of a common swap honestly - the reason being that it's a ton of time and expense to net zero additional horsepower (probably losing a bit and also losing some mpg while gaining emissions) and to take a step back about 20 years technologically. For less than $150 you can tune the EEC-IV all day long. To each their own, just something to think about.

 

[GoldenEagle91]

The overall length of the cable isn't really enough information to determine if you'll have too much or too little play - a lot depends on how the mounts are oriented. That may be a tough one to answer. If it were me, I'd just order both, and return the one I don't need.

This isn't too much of a common swap honestly - the reason being that it's a ton of time and expense to net zero additional horsepower (probably losing a bit and also losing some mpg while gaining emissions) and to take a step back about 20 years technologically. For less than $150 you can tune the EEC-IV all day long. To each their own, just something to think about.

The engine was originally going to go into a 79' but it was stolen so that's why its a carbureted setup. It was also cheaper to build.