Throttle Cable Shortening Kit

EMPI Throttle Cable Shortening Kit - Part #5589

VW Fitment and Application

The EMPI Throttle Cable Shortening Kit is a essential component for custom air-cooled VW builds. It is specifically designed to adapt a standard stock Volkswagen throttle cable for use in sand rails, dune buggies, and custom projects where the chassis or engine configuration requires a non-standard cable length. This kit allows you to utilize the reliable stock cable head at the pedal while providing a secure, adjustable connection point for your carburetor linkage.

Pro Tech Tips for Installation

Tip 1: Ensure a Clean Cut. When trimming your cable to length, use a high-speed rotary tool with a cutoff wheel or specialized cable cutters rather than standard wire snips. A clean, non-frayed end is crucial for sliding the cable into the shortening kit housing without snagging the internal steel strands.

Tip 2: Use Thread Locker. Air-cooled engines are known for vibration, which can cause small hardware to loosen over time. To prevent the Allen set screw from backing out and losing throttle response, apply a tiny drop of medium-strength (blue) thread locker to the threads before final tightening.

Tip 3: Verify Throttle Return. After installation, always check for full range of motion. Have an assistant depress the pedal fully to ensure you are reaching wide-open throttle, but more importantly, verify that the cable has enough slack to allow the carburetor to return completely to the idle stop to prevent high-idle issues or "stuck" throttle scenarios.