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Review on πŸš€ Edelbrock 1400 Performer Electric Choke New Carburetor - 600 CFM Square Bore 4-Barrel Air Valve Secondary by Juan Grayson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Bolt on and it's a great design, works better than a Roadchester but needs the modifications recommended below!

Outer carburetor fittings will not mate with baseplate adapter for stock Chevy Rodchester Transferport carburetors. A few points for anyone considering installing this carburetor in a legal 1980 and earlier Chevy V8; 1) Cut the inlet 5/16 in 16, clean the blind thread. 2) Install Reactor Circuit (Check Wiring Diagram) Requires standard parts #PS135 and S939 1/8 NPT tee and nipple. 3) 5/16ths-16 2 inch long cap screws for internal holes. 4) Purchase Edelbrock #8092, 8126 and an expansion port adapter kit. 5) Make a 2" 1 1/2 wide corner iron bracket. See photo. Now it will be a daily ride. 2) Buy 5/16" x 2" cap screws. 3) Buy an expansion port adapter. 4) Use the middle holes 4) If you don't have an electric choke initially, remove the dashboard, install the bulb with holder, plug the cable into the dashboard connector, the choke cable into the standard S939 connector for dashboard lighting, this is located located on one side by the two-pin connector, the other side connects to the firewall bus with a 20 amp fuse, and the connector connects to a standard PS135.A 1/8 NPT tee and nipple are also included 5) Purchase a 3/4" air horn adapter. 6) Buy the correct throttle bolt. 7) Fabricate the throttle body vacuum motor mount, 2 inch 1 1/2 wide corner, make a template out of the adapter card (it's perfect), press it against the corner and cut the slot, press again and the hole fits . Cut a slot, place a template, drill holes, remove the vacuum cleaner motor from the original bracket, heat the bracket with an oxy-fuel torch or gas card, and straighten the bracket. A 12-28 valve is required for factory use. The screws are on the original carburettor and the inside between the screws must be milled out. You can do this with a 1/4" bit if you don't have access to a bit (see photo). FYI, the $165 solenoid is a waste of money, I wouldn't recommend it if I was being paid for it!

Pros
  • The primary venturi booster has a bottom-feed design for smoother acceleration and improved handling.
Cons
  • Not the best option.