Any change of intake manifold almost mandates changing or modifying the throttle cable/kickdown bracket. When the bracket is incorrect it causes the throttle/kickdown to be at a weird angle. That will certainly affect proper operation.
They ordered something , we'll find out Monday.
The Lokar setup mounts the throttle/kickdown bracket on the corner stud of the carburetor so you can use any intake and it will be lined up correctly.
Hey, you gotta do what you've gotta do!!! By the way, I love the thermoquad!!!Hey, it's not pretty because I had to modify both the throttle cable and the kickdown leakage, but it's been this way for about 125,000 miles!
I need to buy a four barrel throttle cable and it would "clean" up a lot better. I could get my throttle rod switched over so it's the correct orientation, but, heck, it works!
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Man I thought my engine was a mess , lol , I can't wait to show y'all pics when it's done .Hey, it's not pretty because I had to modify both the throttle cable and the kickdown leakage, but it's been this way for about 125,000 miles!
I need to buy a four barrel throttle cable and it would "clean" up a lot better. I could get my throttle rod switched over so it's the correct orientation, but, heck, it works!
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Not pretty and works is way better than pretty and not working.Hey, it's not pretty because I had to modify both the throttle cable and the kickdown leakage, but it's been this way for about 125,000 miles!
I need to buy a four barrel throttle cable and it would "clean" up a lot better. I could get my throttle rod switched over so it's the correct orientation, but, heck, it works!
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I totally agree , when I purchased my cuda it was perfect , dirty , old parts , rusty bolts but it did not run great and had 4 different leaks that I had to clean everyday , now 3 months later and 10k into parts and labor because it was poorly taken care of before me it will look nice .
I was just kidding about the looks , I was fine with mine but leaks and wrong parts don't work , plus I'm new to owning a classic mopar , it's fun learning .Kinda like a Savage Rifle, not the prettiest girl at the dance, but everyone I own shoot sub MOA! Just took my 70 Challenger for a ride! Wee! Better than an E-Ticket ride at the fair.
I wasn't happy about all the work and parts because I already spent more than I wanted on the Cuda but man , it looks cool .
I would agree. I tried repeatedly to use the Holley 750 on my 440 and I continually had issues with keeping it in tune (primarily the floats sticking) eventually I tossed it going to Fuel injection - but that had it's own learning curve... when I built my 360 I went with the Thermoquad and it has been a very reliable setup and I havent touched it since it was originally tuned for the motor...
I just love the sound of the secondaries opening on the TQ. When they open I almost think it will suck the clouds out of the sky!!! One of our favorite movies is the Blues Brothers. On a couple of scenes they open the secondaries on that car and you can hear the beautiful song it sings. Just love it!
I am running the Edelbrock Performer. No problem running either a spreadbore or squarebore carb on it.
