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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 05:29 PM
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Car: 87 IROC Z "ZZ4"
Engine: 350 "ZZ4"
Transmission: ck performance th400 3000 stall
Axle/Gears: 3:73 10 bolt
throttle cable

im finishing up installing the motor 1980 camaro 305 carb in 1985 z28 question the throttle cable seems to be to big from the 85 what do i have to do to get it to fit get a new one?
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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 06:29 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Too big in what way?
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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 07:20 PM
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Car: 87 IROC Z "ZZ4"
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to big as in the cable reaches almost to where the fan should be and the carb sits way back
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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 09:19 PM
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Sounds like you have a TPI cable and need a carb cable.

Any '82-'87 V8 carb 3rd gen will have the right cable if you want to go used. Or, get new from the dealer (if available - I have no idea).

Same for TV and cruise cable, if you have them.
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