Automatic Transmission Kickdown and Throttle-Valve Cables

Kickdown Cables

On certain automatic transmissions with a vacuum modulator (including Powerglide, TH-350, C-4, and C-6), the kickdown cable tells your transmission to shift into a lower gear when you start climbing a hill or passing at highway speed. If you don’t mind manual downshifts under load, your transmission can actually operate without a kickdown cable.

Throttle-Valve Cables

Also called the TV cable, this cable actuates the throttle valve on certain automatic transmissions (including 700-R4, 200-4R, and AOD) to control partial-throttle downshifts, detent downshifts, and line pressure. Your transmission cannot operate without this sophisticated mechanism, and proper adjustment is critical.

Top Brands

Worn out kickdown cables can make your shifts sloppy, so get a reliable replacement at your high performance headquarters, Summit Racing Equipment! Summit carries trusted transmission brands like Lokar, Trans-Dapt, FTI Performance, ACDelco, and many more.

Show Less