lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kevncar · 03-08-2006, 05:16 PM

I'm swapping a 454/TH400 into my 67 and was wondering if everybody recommends the Lokar TH400 kickdown setup over the stock kickdown, or viceversa?

Thanks

76bonanza · 03-08-2006, 06:12 PM

I love the lokar setup took like 30 minutes to install looks cool and works flawless easy to adjust also. Can not speak on the stock one never used it. Also use lokars bracket with it.

kelsfine69 · 03-08-2006, 07:45 PM

I got the Lokar shifter rod but never put the kickdown back on. It seems I never use it, If i want it to kickdown I just pull her down to 2nd manualy. M2C

Tx Firefighter · 03-08-2006, 08:31 PM

I used the kit on my big block truck. I really liked it and felt it was well worth the money.

I mounted the box to two of the trans pan bolts. That made the wiring simple, as it was a short jog over to the trans connector from there.

Install the cable, cut it to length, and enjoy.

kevncar · 03-09-2006, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the responses guys.

Tx,
I'm trying to find a couple of daylight hours to take a picture of my 67 for you in response to your "I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck" thread. I'll show you a real POS. And in red primer. We'll talk atcha soon

kevncar · 03-09-2006, 01:11 AM

I was asking about the kick down because a guy locally says he has an original kick-down setup that he wants to sell me. I told him I was thinking of running the lokar setup because I've heard good things about it in here. He then told me he has ran both and thought the original setup is far better. He said the lokar setup is built kind of cheap. I'm just trying to see if he has a valid argument or if he is just trying to sell his stuff.

Thanks again, and keep any other responses coming

Rollie396 · 03-09-2006, 01:54 AM

I dunno,Lokar has a great reputation.I'm bettin he's tryin to make some beer money for the weekend.

blazerboy72 · 03-09-2006, 05:51 AM

Would the lokar setup work with a LS1 and TH400?

Tx Firefighter · 03-09-2006, 06:51 AM

Lokar products are certainly not cheap quality. In my opinion, Lokar is pretty much one of the highest quality product lines anywhere. I've used a variety of their stuff.

gator2511 · 03-09-2006, 05:38 PM

I used the Lokar set up on my 72 when I switched from a th350 to a th400. It was easy to install and adjust. Been a while now and no problems. I would definitely recommend it.

junkyardjohn · 03-09-2006, 09:06 PM

Lokar Vs 38 Year Old Technology = No Question . Lokar Stuff Is Great.... All Of It Seems To Be Alot Better Than Oem Chevy Stuff. John

03-08-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
kevncar Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 259	lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock I'm swapping a 454/TH400 into my 67 and was wondering if everybody recommends the Lokar TH400 kickdown setup over the stock kickdown, or viceversa? Thanks __________________ Kevin 72 Chevelle 67 C10...454/TH400 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193961

03-08-2006, 06:12 PM	#2
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock I love the lokar setup took like 30 minutes to install looks cool and works flawless easy to adjust also. Can not speak on the stock one never used it. Also use lokars bracket with it. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

03-08-2006, 07:45 PM	#3
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock I got the Lokar shifter rod but never put the kickdown back on. It seems I never use it, If i want it to kickdown I just pull her down to 2nd manualy. M2C __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

03-08-2006, 08:31 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock I used the kit on my big block truck. I really liked it and felt it was well worth the money. I mounted the box to two of the trans pan bolts. That made the wiring simple, as it was a short jog over to the trans connector from there. Install the cable, cut it to length, and enjoy. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-09-2006, 01:07 AM	#5
kevncar Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 259	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock Thanks for the responses guys. Tx, I'm trying to find a couple of daylight hours to take a picture of my 67 for you in response to your "I'd like everyone's opinions on my truck" thread. I'll show you a real POS. And in red primer. We'll talk atcha soon __________________ Kevin 72 Chevelle 67 C10...454/TH400 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193961

03-09-2006, 01:11 AM	#6
kevncar Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 259	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock I was asking about the kick down because a guy locally says he has an original kick-down setup that he wants to sell me. I told him I was thinking of running the lokar setup because I've heard good things about it in here. He then told me he has ran both and thought the original setup is far better. He said the lokar setup is built kind of cheap. I'm just trying to see if he has a valid argument or if he is just trying to sell his stuff. Thanks again, and keep any other responses coming __________________ Kevin 72 Chevelle 67 C10...454/TH400 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193961

03-09-2006, 01:54 AM	#7
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock I dunno,Lokar has a great reputation.I'm bettin he's tryin to make some beer money for the weekend. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-09-2006, 05:51 AM	#8
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock Would the lokar setup work with a LS1 and TH400?

03-09-2006, 06:51 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock Lokar products are certainly not cheap quality. In my opinion, Lokar is pretty much one of the highest quality product lines anywhere. I've used a variety of their stuff. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-09-2006, 05:38 PM	#10
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock I used the Lokar set up on my 72 when I switched from a th350 to a th400. It was easy to install and adjust. Been a while now and no problems. I would definitely recommend it.

03-09-2006, 09:06 PM	#11
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: lokar TH400 kickdown vs stock Lokar Vs 38 Year Old Technology = No Question . Lokar Stuff Is Great.... All Of It Seems To Be Alot Better Than Oem Chevy Stuff. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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