I am still trying to figure this whole A/T Kickdown linkage cable thing on my 72 stang, and on another board it was recommended I use a Lokar cable in place of the tublar linkage. I was just wondering if anyone else has used this and what results they have had.
I am running a Holley 750 Vac Sec
Edelbrock performer RPM
5.0
The lokar stuff was easy, I had to by a TV corrector for the holley (corrects the angle). Install was very easy, 10mm nut holds it on the trans under the pan bolts, cable gets routed up to carb. I had to cut the srk-4000 bracket so it would not interfere with my throttle rod (wont be an issue for you.) After that pull slack out of cable till there was no slack, tightened clevis and worked just fine. If you are paranoid about frying the trany hook a guage up and test or have it towed to a trans shop for adjustment.
I had to add a late model AOD slip yoke due to length issues but otherwise everything slipped right in.
Edelbrock Performer intake and carb. I tried using the Edelbrock kickdown adapter and it was a real pain. So I went with a Lokar kit. Only had two problems (1) installing the bracket on the transmission with the tranny in the car (not much room down there) and (2) when I shortened the cable I pulled the ferrule off. Took me forever to get it back on because of the braided sheathing. I should have just slid it down the cable out of the way and then cut the cable.
Once I got the kit installed it worked great. Oh besides the cable kit you are also going to need the mounting bracket (about $20). I think I have some pictures. Email me at jb18@tmw.com for more info.