Hawks Electronic Gas Pedal Mounting Bracket
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Hawks Electronic Gas Pedal Mounting Bracket
I am trying to install this pedal mounting bracket but it just doesn't fit right. Seems to hit the steering column so the right two holes don't line up to the existing pedal bolts. Do I have to do some trimming?
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Re: Hawks Electronic Gas Pedal Mounting Bracket
Ended up calling Hawks and was told that the bracket can be trimmed as needed to fit over the steering column. There is plenty of metal that can be trimmed. I am getting my moneys worth out of the $99 harbor freight portaband saw!
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I plan on trimming it tomorrow. I'll post a pic on what I end up with. I am mounting a 2010-2015 camaro pedal to it but that won't arrive for a few days.
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Re: Hawks Electronic Gas Pedal Mounting Bracket
Oh yeah, the guy at Hawks said the newer models are trimmed better around the steering column so the one you got may be different from the one I got.
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I'll post up a picture of mine maybe or maybe not you'll be able to see a difference in the newer models hopefully I don't have to do no grinding LOL
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Re: Hawks Electronic Gas Pedal Mounting Bracket
I had cut off this amount but it still would not fit. I found out that the bolt holes on the two tangs were off. Looks like the pedal hole spacing is about 2 1/4" but the adapter holes were about 2". I drilled them out with a 7/16" bit and it fit good. Looks like I didn't have to cut anything after all but too late now. Also, before adding the nuts, see if it sits level across the bottom. Mine seem off a little so a twisted the two bottom tangs a little
1/4-20 bolt and washer in engine bay
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Steering column clearance. Looks like no trimming was needed after all
I also tapped the top tang to 1/4-20. Not quite tight threads so 5/16-18 might be better but 1/4 worked for me. Much easier screwing in from the engine bay.
One other change you may want to do. It was a real PIA to bolt in the lower nuts. If you have a big enough drill bit, 5/8" in my case, drill a hole straight back from the two bottom tangs so you can fit a 1/4"drive 10mm deep well socket and extension through the mount to get to the nuts.
1/4-20 bolt and washer in engine bay
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Steering column clearance. Looks like no trimming was needed after all
I also tapped the top tang to 1/4-20. Not quite tight threads so 5/16-18 might be better but 1/4 worked for me. Much easier screwing in from the engine bay.
One other change you may want to do. It was a real PIA to bolt in the lower nuts. If you have a big enough drill bit, 5/8" in my case, drill a hole straight back from the two bottom tangs so you can fit a 1/4"drive 10mm deep well socket and extension through the mount to get to the nuts.
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GEEEEEZZZZZZZ Thats alot of work LOL. Thanks for the pics and info.
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Re: Hawks Electronic Gas Pedal Mounting Bracket
If the two tangs in the back are spaced ok, then not much work. I just suggested drilling big holes in the front so it is easier to put a 1/4" drive socket through it but is isn't mandatory. I was able to get the two nuts tightened but it was really hard to do in the cramped location. Since I have a lot of work going on, I took out the drivers seat, console, and rear set for room. Even then, it was cramped.
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The bracket from Hawks worked well on my 84 Trans Am. Here is an excerpt from my build thread...
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...ml#post6116232
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...ml#post6116232
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The bracket from Hawks worked well on my 84 Trans Am. Here is an excerpt from my build thread...
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...ml#post6116232
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...ml#post6116232
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The bracket and pedal fit, but I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough clearance for the wire harness connection. An installer did the final engine, trans, and harness assembly. It was tight, but he was able to make it work. I'm just glad Hawks provided a solution for the DBW pedal.
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The bracket and pedal fit, but I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough clearance for the wire harness connection. An installer did the final engine, trans, and harness assembly. It was tight, but he was able to make it work. I'm just glad Hawks provided a solution for the DBW pedal.
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Re: Hawks Electronic Gas Pedal Mounting Bracket
Hawk's says you can trim it, LOL.
I've seen that diagram before!
I've seen that diagram before!
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Hmmm! See sheet 2 of this doc: https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...except-lc9.pdfM
Old hush panel still fits with just a bit of trimming/mod.
Cable exit/bolt.
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