pro's &con's throttle linkage Vs cable

[Cobra #3170]

Cable will allow you to design an opening cam that will make the car far more drivable because you can make the first two inches of travel only open the throttle 25%. The OEM's went away from linkage for a reason, broken engine mount = full throttle whether you want it or not. It doesn't look original but is a lot better from a drivability standpoint. I have a 1650 cfm throttle body that was absolutely undrivable until I changed to cable with a slow take up cam.

[strictlypersonl]

Originally Posted by Cobra #3170

...The OEM's went away from linkage for a reason, broken engine mount = full throttle whether you want it or not. It doesn't look original but is a lot better from a drivability standpoint. I have a 1650 cfm throttle body that was absolutely undrivable until I changed to cable with a slow take up cam.

If the inner end of the cross-rod is pivoted on an engine-mounted bracket, any engine movement's influence is minimized. That's the way the original Shelbys worked.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

If the inner end of the cross-rod is pivoted on an engine-mounted bracket, any engine movement's influence is minimized. That's the way the original Shelbys worked.

Bob's exactly right. I had a driver side mount delaminate at WOT at the drag strip. Raised engine about 1 1/2" because the pipes hit the body. Had complete throttle control throughout because of the pivot on the cross shaft.