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Old 01-16-2019, 03:13 PM
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Default 1967 Nova with LS3 DWB pedal help

I just got my 10+ year project finished...almost. I have an LS3 that requires ACdelco 25835421(2006-2012 corvette) pedal. Right now I have a Lokar pedal that feels terrible. The pedal is too soft and touchy, and I am not happy with it, and Lokar is telling me it cannot be stiffened any.

The ACdelco pedal arm needs to be shorter, and the bracket modified to fit the car.

Question: Can I safely take apart the ACdelco pedal, modify what I need for the arm and bracket, then re-assemble without any problems with the sensor?
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I dunno, but nice freakn build. More pics n detsils please. I like how low its sittin. Im currently building a nice 65' pro touring nova with built ls7
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I don't see any issue with shortening the pedal arm, as long as the assembly still goes thru full travel to get full throttle.
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I always take and cut them shorter and reweld it. U can also make the cut at a slight angle before welding, for more travel if it hits the floor.
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Theres no problem modding them.
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I cut off the Corvette "pedal" (at that awkward angle) and attached the stock pedal out of my car -- installed so it put the throttle pedal right back at the stock (perfect for heel/toe) location. You'd never know anything was different unless you got a look way up under the dash.
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Sweet ride there sir. I'm liking that car.


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can be modified... when I modified my pedal I used HP tuners to verify the new configuration could get 100% throttle floored
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Originally Posted by rkupon1
I dunno, but nice freakn build. More pics n detsils please. I like how low its sittin. Im currently building a nice 65' pro touring nova with built ls7
Thank you! The car is at the interior shop right now, and when it is finished I will upload some good pics.

Details: LS3 490hp, 490 torque with T56. Chassisworks front end that has been channeled into the body 3" to get the rockers a little under 5" off the ground. This turned into way more work than anticipated but it was worth it. Everything is tucked inside the frame rails so nothing will drag. Chassisworks canted 4 bar rear clip and 345 tires. Has A/C, full sound system, power windows, cruise control....It is capable of hitting the track, but it will just be a cruiser. I built it to drive, not to show.
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
I don't see any issue with shortening the pedal arm, as long as the assembly still goes thru full travel to get full throttle.
Originally Posted by brandon6.0
I always take and cut them shorter and reweld it. U can also make the cut at a slight angle before welding, for more travel if it hits the floor.
Originally Posted by hayabusa
Theres no problem modding them.
Originally Posted by Michael Yount
I cut off the Corvette "pedal" (at that awkward angle) and attached the stock pedal out of my car -- installed so it put the throttle pedal right back at the stock (perfect for heel/toe) location. You'd never know anything was different unless you got a look way up under the dash.
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can be modified... when I modified my pedal I used HP tuners to verify the new configuration could get 100% throttle floored
Have any of you guys ever disassembled the pedal? And if so, is the spring hard to get pulled back to re-assemble?
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Why disassemble it? Cut it apart and reweld it.
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Originally Posted by G Atsma
Why disassemble it? Cut it apart and reweld it.
That is probably what I will do. Everything on the car has been plated or powder coated. Just did not want to spray paint it.
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I was told that ACdelco 25830024 would also work with an E38. This is a 2007 Monte Carlo SS pedal. It is a shorter and straight pedal, and it has the same 6 connector plug but not sure about the pinout. Can anyone confirm that these pedals are compatible?




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