Throttle body linkage question.

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Oct 9, 2004 | 12:16 PM

KENS80V

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Throttle body linkage question.

What's the difference in linkages between an automatic and manual equipped setup on the throttle body of a 89/91 car? I just bought a complete setup off EBAY but it was from a six speed. I'm installing this on a automatic 700/R4 (1980) Corvette.
Hope I don't have to buy another throttle body from an automatic. Can anyone help?

Ken

Oct 9, 2004 | 12:32 PM

skateparkdave

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Not sure if any difference but I do know you'll need a place to hook the TV cable to. If the manual linkage doesn't have that you'll need to come up with something.

Oct 9, 2004 | 12:50 PM

KENS80V

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That is my question skateparkdave.....does the manual version have the arm required for the TV cable or is it missing all together.

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Oct 9, 2004 | 02:03 PM

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My April 1989 Corvette parts book only goes to '89 on the throttle body. There is no distinction between transmissions for 1989. For that year, they are all 17089023.

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Oct 9, 2004 | 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KENS80V

That is my question skateparkdave.....does the manual version have the arm required for the TV cable or is it missing all together.

Anybody!

I did a little research and as CFI-EFI has indicated, the literature I have also shows no difference. I think the hole for the TV cable is there on the TB linkage with a manual, just not used.