VW Bug Throttle Cable Kit — EMPI Universal 15 Ft Cut-to-Length, 1.5mm with Adapter | Bus, Ghia & Dune Buggy (00-4863-0)
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EMPI Universal Throttle Cable Kit — 15 Ft, Cut-to-Length (00-4863-0)
Short answer: EMPI 00-4863-0 is a universal 15-foot, 1.5mm O.D. cut-to-length throttle cable with the factory early-style loop on one end, the late-style dog leg on the other, and a cable adapter for the cut end. It slides through the stock VW guide tube and suits carbureted Beetles, Buses, Ghias, Things and VW-based dune buggies, Bajas and sand rails.
Part numbers: EMPI 00-4863-0 (short 4863). UPC 707924328318. Stock-length cable alternative: EMPI 98-7501-B.
Vehicle Fitment
| Years | Vehicle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Universal | Air-cooled carbureted VW | Cut to length |
| All years | Dune buggy / sand rail / kit car / Baja | Type 1 style pedal assemblies |
| 1954–1974 | VW Beetle | Carbureted (dealer-listed) |
| 1971–1974 | VW Super Beetle | Carbureted (dealer-listed) |
| 1956–1974 | VW Karmann Ghia | Carbureted (dealer-listed) |
| 1955–1974 | VW Bus (Type 2) | Carbureted (dealer-listed) |
| 1973–1974 | VW Thing | Carbureted (dealer-listed) |
| Not confirmed | Fuel-injected cars and non-VW throttle linkages | Check your linkage end first, or call us |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part number | EMPI 00-4863-0 |
| Cable length | 15 ft (cut to length) |
| Cable O.D. | 1.5mm |
| Pedal ends | Loop (early) and dog leg (late), one on each end |
| Sold as | Kit |
| UPC | 707924328318 |
| Country of origin | India |
| Shipping weight | 0.28 lb |
| Package dimensions | 8 x 6 x 1 in |
What's Included
Included:
- 15 ft throttle cable with loop and dog-leg ends
- Cable adapter
Why It Matters
A factory cable is either too short or too long for a buggy, a rail or a shortened pan. Fifteen feet covers any air-cooled layout we have ever seen, including a rear-engine sand rail with the pedal cluster well forward, and at 1.5mm O.D. it still slides through the stock guide tube, so a Bug or Bus that needs a new cable can have one today.
Installation Notes
- Decide which pedal end you need before you cut. The early style pedal takes the loop and the late style takes the dog leg.
- Feed the cable from the pedal end, through the tunnel guide tube and the engine-bay tube, to the carburetor.
- With the pedal on the floor, set the carburetor to wide-open throttle, then fix the cable in the adapter. Make sure it returns cleanly to idle before you cut the excess.
- Leave an inch or two of extra cable past the adapter until you've road-tested it.
- Inspect the engine-bay guide tube. A kinked or dry tube will wear through a new cable quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the EMPI 00-4863-0 throttle cable fit a 1967 VW Beetle? Yes. A 1967 Beetle is carbureted and uses the stock guide tube, and this 1.5mm cable passes through that tube; cut it to length and use the end that matches your pedal.
- Which throttle cable end do I use, the loop or the dog leg? Both come on the cable. Keep the one that matches your accelerator pedal hookup, cut off the other, and finish the cut end at the carburetor with the supplied adapter.
- Will a 15 ft throttle cable fit my dune buggy or sand rail? Yes. Buggies and rails are what a 15 ft cut-to-length cable is for: long or custom routing, shortened pans and rear-engine rails with pedal assemblies nowhere near the stock location.
- Is this the same as a stock-length Beetle throttle cable? No. A stock cable such as EMPI 98-7501-B comes pre-cut to the factory length. This is a universal 15 ft kit you cut to length yourself.
- What is the part number? EMPI 00-4863-0 (often listed as EMPI 4863). UPC 707924328318.
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Prop 65 Warning
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. All parts legal for use on pre-pollution controlled vehicles only.
