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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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hello, i just bought a 80mm TB with spacer to fit a 75mm ls6 intake. problem is with the spacer my stock length throttle cable isn't long enough. no adjustable bracket came with this. does everyone fab the existing bracket or is there a way to lengthen the cable? please help before i decide to return this part. thanks in advance!
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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follow the throttle cable back...you should find an adjustment "connection" in it.

should be up by the cowl
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by teke184
follow the throttle cable back...you should find an adjustment "connection" in it.

should be up by the cowl
Yep, there is a little tap that you pull off, adjust the cable, then put back on.
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thanks, my mechanical abilities are only changing oil & spark plugs. i usually pay a shop or car club person to help me with projects. everyone said this was easy so i tried it. (its always something). teke184 didnt i use to see you posting on camaroz28.com? what ended up being your intermitent power drop off you had 2 or 3 years ago? glad your still around, i think you've helped alot of people with good info (including myself).
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