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Old 07-06-2009, 01:42 PM
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i got the 347 and my c4 in fired it up this weekend. sounds awsome with open headers. the problem i am having is hooking up my throttle. i dont have any of the v8 linkages and i would like to use a throttle cable. has anyone donr this if so what cable did you use and how did you hook it up thanks?
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Old 07-06-2009, 02:08 PM
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Can you take a picture of what your working with? I converted my 65 and and the throttle was a piece of cake
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Old 07-06-2009, 02:58 PM
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It is easier and cheaper to use the stock V8 linkage available form any Mustaong parts supplier.
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Old 07-06-2009, 03:58 PM
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What did you do to the 347? heads cam etc? hp? pictures!!!
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Old 07-07-2009, 08:16 AM
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when i get off work ill get some pics up. its got afr heads. comp custom grind cam. the 347 was built by proline race engines. not sure on the power havent had it on the dyno yet. ill be tuning it in a couple weeks
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