383 or 400 with a Six pack (or six barrel)

[msharri11]

At long last, I'm finishing up a project on a stroked / bored 383 six pack in a 1968 Charger R/T (449 cu. in.).
(It's an automatic and I've properly solved the kickdown linkage issues already.)

Someone, somewhere must have built a low block (B engine) with a six pack (six barrel).

My issue is the throttle cable. The 440 six pack throttle cable I bought from Mancini Racing quite a few years ago it is really too long.
While I've been able to make it fit, it's bent too sharply in a couple of places and I've had to add a smaller diameter throttle return spring
inside the normal six pack spring to the carb to get the throttle to close to idle. It works but it's not ideal.

Anyone have a REASONABLE suggestion for a somewhat shorter throttle cable that still allows the center carb to open fully?

Thanks.

 

[493 Mike]

At long last, I'm finishing up a project on a stroked / bored 383 six pack in a 1968 Charger R/T (449 cu. in.).
(It's an automatic and I've properly solved the kickdown linkage issues already.)

Someone, somewhere must have built a low block (B engine) with a six pack (six barrel).

My issue is the throttle cable. The 440 six pack throttle cable I bought from Mancini Racing quite a few years ago it is really too long.
While I've been able to make it fit, it's bent too sharply in a couple of places and I've had to add a smaller diameter throttle return spring
inside the normal six pack spring to the carb to get the throttle to close to idle. It works but it's not ideal.

Anyone have a REASONABLE suggestion for a somewhat shorter throttle cable that still allows the center carb to open fully?

Thanks.

Advertise on this site for a cable of the length you want. For A bodies site also. Or spend the money for a Lokar universal cable.
Mike

 

[R413]

I used small block b-body throttle cable on RB engine 6bbl with no problem.

Your B engine is not as tall but same distance from firewall.

I would avoid the Lokar products.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

My suggestion is use a 440 six pack throttle cable. R413’s idea sounds cheaper. I found that at least “some” 4-barrel cables don’t move far enough to allow the carburetors to open completely (can only get about 75% of full throttle)

 

[msharri11]

I used small block b-body throttle cable on RB engine 6bbl with no problem.

Your B engine is not as tall but same distance from firewall.

I would avoid the Lokar products.

Did the small block B-Body cable allow the throttle to have complete travel from idle to full open on the center carb?

Do you know where a small block B-Body cable can be obtained? (NOT going the Lokar route.)

Thanks.

 

[msharri11]

Advertise on this site for a cable of the length you want. For A bodies site also. Or spend the money for a Lokar universal cable.
Mike

I noticed the addendum at the bottom of your reply about your physical issues. My suggestion is that you shouldn't let the wife beat you up so much. (LOL)

 

[Bird 426]

Measure your cable, you just need a shorter cable. Don't worry about if it's a 4 barrel or a two barrel, they move the same distance. Mega Parts carries different lengths for different applications or cars. So Measure yours and get a shorter cable.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

The 440 six pack throttle cable I bought from Mancini Racing quite a few years ago it is really too long.

Six Pack Performance out of New Mexico told us for a 383 six pack, do you want to use the 440 6 pack cable.

 

[R413]

Did the small block B-Body cable allow the throttle to have complete travel from idle to full open on the center carb?

Do you know where a small block B-Body cable can be obtained? (NOT going the Lokar route.)

Thanks.

Yes it does, no problem since 1989.