Aftermarket Intake Mainifold ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

orange72350 · 06-29-2003, 08:42 PM

I just bought a used performer intake manifold for my 350 rebuild project. Im running a quadrajet on this, and i have noticed some differences from the stocker. On the old manifold, there was a coil on the side by the carb with a little piece of rod sticking out of it. it has a little cover over it. this was hooked to the side of my carb. does it have something to do with the choke? can i change it over to the new manifold, or is there something im missing? a

Also, there is a stud sticking out of the manifold up by the front main water passage. what is this for?

Thanx in advance. sorry bout the stupid questions. im new at this.

Dale

jef5150 · 06-29-2003, 08:57 PM

i believe thats an auto-choke& it works off the heat of the manifold,,,,,,,,,as far as the stud ,it probably either a place to mount an accessory,or sometimes there is a flexible metal "loom" for routing acc lines,,,,,,,next!

cableguy0 · 06-29-2003, 08:57 PM

the coil is part of the choke the easiest way is to just get an electric choke carb and ditch the heat choke setup altogether because the performer doesnt have provisions for a heat choke

lukecp · 06-29-2003, 09:03 PM

The Performer intake does have provisions for the heat choke, mine came with a little piece to bolt the heat coil to on the intake. I agree though, the heat choke setup sucks. I switched over to an electric choke, and it works 10x better.

orange72350 · 06-29-2003, 09:41 PM

whats involved in installing an electic choke? is it just a matter of finding ignition power and plug and go? or is it tougher?

1971 Cheyenne · 06-29-2003, 09:51 PM

the stud up front is just an accesory hole for different stuff. We put my performer on a 305 and used that hole for the alternator.

lukecp · 06-29-2003, 09:54 PM

You will have to get a different carb than your stock Q-jet. Later Q-jets have electric choke, or you can buy a aftermarket carb with an electric choke such as a Edelbrock, Carter AFB, or Holley. Hookin it up only takes 2 wires.....

bigjimzlll · 06-29-2003, 09:57 PM

the choke is called a "divorced choke"

jimfulco · 06-29-2003, 10:43 PM

I just found this. To convert a divorced-choke Qjet to electric, go here & scroll almost to the bottom:
http://www.carbs.net/quadrajet.asp

orange72350 · 06-29-2003, 11:08 PM

i was just out looking at the manifold. the old heat choke slot is all siliconed up. i wanna order an eldebrock 600, but i need $$$, so ill have to make the divorced choke work for now!!

06-29-2003, 08:42 PM	#1
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	Aftermarket Intake Mainifold ??? I just bought a used performer intake manifold for my 350 rebuild project. Im running a quadrajet on this, and i have noticed some differences from the stocker. On the old manifold, there was a coil on the side by the carb with a little piece of rod sticking out of it. it has a little cover over it. this was hooked to the side of my carb. does it have something to do with the choke? can i change it over to the new manifold, or is there something im missing? a Also, there is a stud sticking out of the manifold up by the front main water passage. what is this for? Thanx in advance. sorry bout the stupid questions. im new at this. Dale __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

06-29-2003, 08:57 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	the coil is part of the choke the easiest way is to just get an electric choke carb and ditch the heat choke setup altogether because the performer doesnt have provisions for a heat choke __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

06-29-2003, 09:03 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	The Performer intake does have provisions for the heat choke, mine came with a little piece to bolt the heat coil to on the intake. I agree though, the heat choke setup sucks. I switched over to an electric choke, and it works 10x better. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-29-2003, 09:41 PM	#5
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	whats involved in installing an electic choke? is it just a matter of finding ignition power and plug and go? or is it tougher? __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""

06-29-2003, 09:51 PM	#6
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	the stud up front is just an accesory hole for different stuff. We put my performer on a 305 and used that hole for the alternator. __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

06-29-2003, 08:57 PM	#2
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	i believe thats an auto-choke& it works off the heat of the manifold,,,,,,,,,as far as the stud ,it probably either a place to mount an accessory,or sometimes there is a flexible metal "loom" for routing acc lines,,,,,,,next!

06-29-2003, 09:54 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	You will have to get a different carb than your stock Q-jet. Later Q-jets have electric choke, or you can buy a aftermarket carb with an electric choke such as a Edelbrock, Carter AFB, or Holley. Hookin it up only takes 2 wires..... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-29-2003, 09:57 PM	#8
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	the choke is called a "divorced choke" __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

06-29-2003, 10:43 PM	#9
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	I just found this. To convert a divorced-choke Qjet to electric, go here & scroll almost to the bottom: http://www.carbs.net/quadrajet.asp

06-29-2003, 11:08 PM	#10
orange72350 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cold, Snowy High Level, Alberta Canada Eh Posts: 394	i was just out looking at the manifold. the old heat choke slot is all siliconed up. i wanna order an eldebrock 600, but i need $$$, so ill have to make the divorced choke work for now!! __________________ 2003 yamaha raptor. Stock, but it still hauls!!!! 2000 skiddo mxz 700. Camoplast 1.5 inch track, jaws twin pipes, b+b can, custom built and weighted clutch, wiseco piston, high comp heads. its very fast. wow. 72 c-10 longbox. Bright Orange. Brand new 350, rv cam, performer intake, qjet, headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust into hooker areo chamber mufflers. Body work coming soon. "dont let yer mind wander, its to little to go places by itself." "Forget the herse, cause i'll never die"-ACDC Back In Black "If It's To Loud, Yer Just Too Old" "I Love Anything Fast Enough To Do Something Stupid In" "Instant idiot, just add beer!!""



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