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Old 07-18-2012, 04:34 PM
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Which would you go for cable or electric throttle pedal?
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I prefer electric for engine swaps into older vehicles.
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I prefer electric for engine swaps into older vehicles.
On the 92 s10 have u done swap the gas pedal for electric throttle control?
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I used the cable from the 4.3 on mine. It was a simple hook up and go type of deal from what I can remember. I don't know how much work is involved with mounting the dbw pedal, but I'm sure it would take some extra time.
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