Correct Throttle cable for 71 Dodge Challenger 440-6 4 speed

[Songsrme]

I'm finding different info (don't have a shop manual yet) on the length of throttle cable for 71 Chall 440-6. Does anyone know what the stock length should be? Also, a good source? I'm seeing as as much as $160!!! Some as low as $47. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[pschlosser]

The stock manuals don't tell you the lengths of the throttle cables, sadly.
but the parts book shows the 340-6 and the 440-6 use the same throttle cable.
google AI says its 21.5 inches, but it's unclear at which points on the cable this is measured.

 

[MoparCarGuy]

Some reference material. Double-check the Pioneer brand lengths as they seem to change from what was in the chart below.
Examples:
CA-8411 is listed on Summit Racing as 23.25" overall length.
CA-8420 is listed on Summit Racing as 20.67" overall length.

 

[Songsrme]

Thanks for the info. I don't see what can be special about the 440-6 or 340-6 in as far as the construction of the cable, but I could be wrong. I notice that some suppliers don't mention the length, just the application. For a reason I'm sure....I'll just buck up and pay. Need to get moving forward on car. Thanks guys, appreciate it!

 

[pschlosser]

Two things vary in these throttle cables of differing applications. The over all length (OAL) and the "throw" (how far the cable moves within the sleeve)

the 6-barrel (actually, it's 2 barrel) carb has a longer throttle throw, compared to the 4-barrel.

and for a 1971, you probably need the cable with the square plastic fitting. the 6-barrel cable is longer than the 4-barrel. I have switched 440-4 to 440-6 and back again, more than once. I have not always been diligent about using the correct cable, and I believe I've used the wrong cable for the application without any obvious issues.

 

[Songsrme]

Thank you. The price thing was really putting me on the path to find something in a reasonable range. However, it's like shopping for mattresses if you know what I mean. I just went ahead with a good supplier that has it in stock and it is designated for the 6 pack setup. I've got to keep pressing forward on finishing the build. Thanks again.

 

[Daves69]

Herb's say's 21-1/2" (no stock)
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Herb's Parts: 70-74 E BODY SIX PACK THROTTLE CABLE, Throttle Cables, 254-6P

www.herbsparts.com

The best I could measure this one in the packaging is 21-1/2" from ball to eye.........

There's one on Ebay.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/257410878499?_skw=440+six+pack+throttle+cable&epid=1369975889&itmmeta=01M0AXKEW92MQZXWYXX69NGKXS&hash=item3beee24c23:g:-gsAAeSwMWJpuJre&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xD3vt57DuxBwOV6X1O4V6NQAST8IMW7u%2F3qYxfsQt64JOtIBsjaXxASaC8p4xXcuq1hmwPJFzG77rB78OdswCuLcCca82yNbhcAQkayTxYgGV2eS8k7vkdvh6lS%2B9UE%2BNGZBYyNklM2L0ukSqL8gzXU3085YO%2FBcOHjCeL1%2FnC25p6raXP4CMt%2BQi6SPkZSMr%2BWbg0MzpWl6ODqhuKXAzfvJkXGP%2BQmi4DVCUnqy%2B4TYHF3dfAGu%2F9SDiK7A29Sc6uuLuYVCBgtm2ClM0FyDSb7kFjOEqFUCMI6pErkKAO1Y3MKYKnkOCa0h0c%2F%2BVhkYZ0%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7buzd2CaA

 

[Songsrme]

Thank you. Brewers had 2 in stock. Same one. Got one of those

 

[larry4406]

Pictures of an NOS one I snagged years ago. Sorry, no dimensions.

 

[Songsrme]

I'll be sure to compare the new reproduction one. For the money, I hope I'm getting titanium. Can only imagine what NOS ones go for now. Weird that Chrysler didn't have specs readily available on lengths.

 

[larry4406]

Pretty sure I have an NOS one in the basement somewhere for my long stalled project. Not sure where on the shelves it might even be....