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Old 07-28-2009, 01:56 AM
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Im getting ready to put in an LS1 out of a 98 trans am into my 69 chevelle. I was wanting to know if these LS1 motors use a throttle cable or a fly by wire system. If they use a cable, can I use my factory one? And yes, I am new to LS engines. So bare with me...!!
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That motor will use a cable. You can't use the stock one because it will be way too short. Lokar makes one that will work.
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I am using the Lokar one for the LS1s.
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would the cable for a fourth gen fbody work? i got one for my third gen swap, but then i went dbw. thought if it fit the third gen it might fit your chevelle and be a little cheaper too.
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I have one from an express van. $12 at the dealership
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Have a part number or an fairly precise vehicle description that it was for? I am now ready to get one.
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He stated that it is a 69 Chevelle.

Many have tried a few different OEM cable and most will work if they are long enough. Most have stated that the F-Body is too short.. VAN one seems to be the longer choice.

I am using a Lokar "TC-1000LS1" cable, it is 36" and should be more than long enough for you swap. I am just using my 71 Chevelle peddal and goes stright to the TB.
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I am using this one too in my 71/6.0 project
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I am using a Lokar "TC-1000LS1" cable, it is 36" and should be more than long enough for you swap. I am just using my 71 Chevelle peddal and goes stright to the TB.
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Originally Posted by bczee
He stated that it is a 69 Chevelle.

Many have tried a few different OEM cable and most will work if they are long enough. Most have stated that the F-Body is too short.. VAN one seems to be the longer choice.

I am using a Lokar "TC-1000LS1" cable, it is 36" and should be more than long enough for you swap. I am just using my 71 Chevelle peddal and goes stright to the TB.
Hey Thanks guys, like I said Im new to the LS1 and im beginning my conversion soon. Any other info about putting an LS motor in an A Body would be great...
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There is a whole FAQ/Sticky at the top of this section, suggest you view the many A-Body sways that are listed there..(as mine is). There is a Ton of info and different ways of swapping with different configuration.



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