Manual choke to electric choke....

[StormRider]

I am thinking about putting in an eldelbrock 600cfm with an electric choke instead of mechanical like the one I got right now. Does anyone know what I need to do? How about hooking up the wiring? Any kind of sensors needed? Thanks.

[rage'nrat638]

what intake and carb do you have now ?

[piecesparts]

The Edelbrock is a square bore carb, so if you have a spread bore intake, then you will have to adapt there or change manifolds. As for the choke, since you are going with an electric, you will need to connect a hot wire from the ignition switch to the choke. That way the electric power goes to the heater once you turn on the ignition switch and start warming it up to reset the choke. A lot of factory engine combinations in the eighties ran this wire through an oil pressure switch on the driver's side of the motor (just above the oil filter). That switch closed on positive oil pressure and then power to the choke was available until the oil pressure went away or the key was turned off..

[StormRider]

I have stock parts right now but wanted to buy and put in the Edelbrock Performer EPS 2701 intake and the Edelbrock 1406 carb. Just wanted to know if it would be easy to get an electric choke and hook it up. So all I have to do is run 1 wire from ignition to the choke? Sounds easily enuff. My old Q jet didn't even have a choke...looks like the previous owner took it off. Want do u guys think I should go with since right I have neither?

[rage'nrat638]

yup just one wire ran from the switched 12 volts from the fuse box to the electric choke. easyest thing you ever did. unless you never did it before
requires pulling the distributor out and resinstalling.

[piecesparts]

I am running an Edelbrock intake and carb setup on my truck and I have had no real issues with the design. It is basic, simple and easy. I like the electric choke on mine.

[Yell'r69]

I'm glad I ran across this thread, because I just bought an Edelbock 1406 and I hadn't checked out how to set it up. The Holley that came on my truck didn't have a choke either. I'm looking for a nice Edelbrock performer, HEI, plugs, wires, and I've been told it's a good idea to relocate the starter solenoid away from the exhaust to keep it from overheating. Anybody have a recomendation on HEI upgrades?

[piecesparts]

Originally Posted by Yell'r69

I'm glad I ran across this thread, because I just bought an Edelbock 1406 and I hadn't checked out how to set it up. The Holley that came on my truck didn't have a choke either. I'm looking for a nice Edelbrock performer, HEI, plugs, wires, and I've been told it's a good idea to relocate the starter solenoid away from the exhaust to keep it from overheating. Anybody have a recomendation on HEI upgrades?

There are couple of things that you can do for the starter. many choose to relocate the solenoid on the fender and use the factory starters. That way you get the "Heat Soak" issue controlled. I choose the opposite, I installed a magnetic starter, which is smaller and higher torque, and the magnetic feature eleiminates the solenoid issue. I used a Powermaster brand, and I now have one on my DD and my stroker motor.

As for the HEI repalcement; My son's truck still has a Delco unit from GM installed and it works very well. We did upgrade the advance weights with a kit to change the rate. I purchased a billet unit from the "Carburetor Shop", quite a few years ago and have had no issues with it.

The important thing to look at, no matter what brand you choose, is that you get a good coil, cap, rotor, and plug wires. The wires, themselves will increase HP, if you choose wisely. Look at keeping the resistance as low as possible, but still getting the protection for you radio reception. I have gone to MSD 8 MM wires,as of late and they are comparable in price to others.

[StormRider]

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[StormRider]

sorry typed it wrong. stores.ebay.com/whiteperformance1