VW Throttle Cable Shortening Kit — EMPI, Installs on Inner Cable | VW Dune Buggy & Shortened-Pan Beetle Builds (00-3170-0)
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EMPI Throttle Cable Shortening Kit (00-3170-0)
EMPI 00-3170-0 is the throttle-only cable shortening kit for VW dune buggies, Manx-style kit cars and other shortened-pan builds using the Type 1 style throttle cable. You cut the inner cable to the length your build needs, and the kit finishes the cut end so it doesn't fray or bind in the guide tube. It installs on the inner cable only, not the outer housing. Sold as a kit.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-3170-0 / short number 3170 · UPC 707924319811 · Complete three-cable kit (clutch, e-brake, throttle): EMPI 00-3167-0
Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| — | Dune buggies, Manx-style kit cars, shortened-pan builds | Type 1 style throttle cable (EMPI: "Universal Buggy etc.", 12/1947–12/1985) |
| 1954–1977 | VW Beetle (shortened pan) | Dealer-listed |
| 1971–1979 | VW Super Beetle | Dealer-listed, when shortened |
| 1956–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | Dealer-listed, when shortened |
| 1955–1979 | VW Bus | Dealer-listed, when shortened |
| 1962–1973 | VW Type 3 | Dealer-listed, when shortened |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing | Dealer-listed, when shortened |
| — | Not for: clutch and e-brake cables | Use 00-3167-0 |
| — | Not confirmed: fuel-injected throttle linkages and non-VW cables | Check your inner-cable diameter if the cable isn't VW-style |
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | EMPI 00-3170-0 |
| Application | Throttle (accelerator) cable, inner cable only |
| Sold as | Kit |
| UPC | 707924319811 |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Shipping weight | 0.12 lb |
| Package dimensions | 6 x 5 x 1 in |
Why it matters
Shorten a pan and every cable in the tunnel is suddenly too long, and a throttle cable looped up behind the engine is a sticking throttle waiting to happen. A plain cut throttle cable frays and can bind in the guide tube; this kit gives the cut end a clean, secure finish for far less than a custom-length cable.
Installation notes
- Route the cable through the tunnel and the engine-bay guide tube first, with the pedal hooked up.
- With the pedal on the floor and the carburetor at wide-open throttle, mark where the cable needs to end, and leave a little extra.
- Cut cleanly with proper cable cutters (not pliers), fit the kit per EMPI's instructions, then check the throttle snaps back to idle.
- Road-test before you trim the last of the excess. You can always cut shorter, but you can't add length back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the EMPI throttle cable shortening kit fit a 1966 VW Beetle-based dune buggy?
Yes. This kit is made for shortened-pan buggies and kit cars that run the Type 1 style throttle cable. You cut the cable to your new length and the kit finishes the cut end.
What is the part number for the EMPI throttle cable shortening kit?
EMPI 00-3170-0 (often listed as EMPI 3170). UPC 707924319811.
Does it shorten the clutch or e-brake cable too?
No. This is the throttle-only kit, and it installs on the inner cable only. For all three cables, see the EMPI Complete Cable Shortening Kit 00-3167-0.
Why not just cut the throttle cable?
A cut throttle cable frays and can bind in the guide tube. The kit gives the cut end a clean, secure finish.
How does it ship?
As a small parcel (0.12 lb, 6 x 5 x 1 in). It is not hazmat and has no ground-only restriction.
Related parts
- EMPI Complete Cable Shortening Kit (00-3167-0)
- Dune Buggy & Manx Parts · Drivetrain & Transmission · EMPI Parts
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