BC_Garage

I have a GSR with Skunk2 intake manifold in my EK. I am using an ITR throttle cable and ITR throttle cable bracket and the cable is really loose. What am I doing wrong. I want to use the ITR bracket. It is a show car and I prefer not to use the flat black bracket.

efiniracer92

have you tried adjusting the bracket forward on the throttle cable?

B_Swapped93

An EK....no it's a EJ6.

you adjust the slack via the t bolts that hold it on the bracket I circled them here.

TripleLude

Well, if you can install an intake manifold properly and also do an engine swap, I would assume you already know how to adjust a throttle cable, right?

So what is the problem, or what happens when you try to adjust it? Is it at the end of adjustment?

If it's only a show car, it doesn't need proper adjustment. In fact, the car doesn't even need to run properly, so just put the one on there that looks best.

TripleLude

**Double post please delete**

BC_Garage

It's at the end of the thread. It cannot be adjusted anymore. I've already gone through that. its just super loose. If i move the ITR bracket to the right holes so only one hole in the bracket is attached to the manifold then it will have the proper tension but I don't want to do that. I thought that people run ITR brackets and cables in EKs. That's why it doesnt make sense to me.

B_Swapped93

was the throttle cable new when you bought it ? I have tons of room to adjust mine tighter or looser

BC_Garage

The ITR cable and bracket were both brand new from Acura. The adjusting nut is at the very end and there is still a lot of slack in the cable after the bracket.

B_Swapped93

what throttle body ? something doesn't add up if they're both new from acura,

BC_Garage

b16 throttle body.

B_Swapped93

how old is the cable I've seen them stretch. for the price of 30$ I suggest picking up a new one.

BC_Garage

The cable is brand new.

B_Swapped93

ok last suggestion HOW is it ran from the firewall to the bracket.....need a pic 100%

BC_Garage

Would that affect it though? It has slack after the bracket. Basically between the throttle body pulley and bracket on the intake manifold. This is how it is ran.

Marvin1985

iTrader: (5)

You will have some slack on it bro. Just x2 check that at wot (pedal to floor) that the TB is fully opened like it should. My b swap had the same bracket. I just adjusted it all the way and it's good

B_Swapped93

try looping it over/around the brake master cyl it may fix things I'd go try mine like you have your but my engines out of the car.


edit:there will be some slack but it looks like OP has too much, mine is set in the middle and I have just a bit of slack.

Marvin1985

iTrader: (5)

Dude relax on the dick comments. Check Bc build. They way beyond 90% off honda people. He has a legit issue not a scrub lazy commoner Ht user problem

Marvin1985

iTrader: (5)

BC why no use a B16 cable from honda?

B_Swapped93

lol it's "THEY'RE" wise guy.....and 2nd how is suggesting buying a new cable based on the fact I've seen them stretch a dick comment.


edit: hey genius look at how the b16 and ITR manifold/TB sit....same deal

BC_Garage

I'm thinking about trying an em1 cable if I can't get this figured out. Its just mine seems to have a bit too much slack.

BC_Garage

I'll try looping it that way and see if it changes anything.

Marvin1985

iTrader: (5)

It's either the cable or bracket itself. B swapped, the other end of the cable could be different because of the em1 vs dc pedal assembly. Also he states it was new before hand and you were like "is it stretched?" Blah blah.

Marvin1985

iTrader: (5)

lol see

B_Swapped93

just stop there and lets try to help. you can't say anything after that comment


yes i'm doubting him if that is the issue I've never seen that come up with a new cable now learning OP has routed it differently I still keep that suggestion on the board

BC_Garage

Just tried routing it the other way same issue. Still a lot of slack. It almost touches the intake manifold. When I press the throttle to the floor the throttle plate is opened all the way. But I know its still not right.