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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Car: 1991 Formula
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 700R4
carb and cable setups

Ok i have a 355 vortec small block that i'm running and i want some advice on a carb brand and size? also the old factory TPI throttle and kickdown cables are different then a carb setup so what do you guys do in that department? do you switch cables? any part numbers?
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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From: Orland Park, IL
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
750 proform double pumper is a nice carb for the money.

as for the cables, get some throttle studs and trans studs from edelbrock and use the factory ones.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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what are those just different end adapters? i cut the throttle cable and right now i'm just using one of those things where you tighten a screw to the cable. only problem is it keeps moving and comming off. do you have any part numbers that could help me out, cause i've looked around and really couldn't find anything that would work great. i was preatty much planning on just having to get complete new cables, but if can something as simple as switching the end adapters i'd do that just to save time and money.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
New cables would be preferable. If you don't want to go to the dealer for new ones, you could get used cables, or new aftermarket cables are available.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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lokar makes really nice cables, and they are pricey but you get what you pay for.
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