Mech or Electric Edelebrock Carb ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69Custom · 01-01-2001, 11:06 AM

I am going to be putting in my rebuilt engine this coming weekend with a rebuilt TH-350. The thing is that the engine isnt designed for all the emissions that this truck has. I am not going to be using the computer. My question is should I use a electric choke carb or manual choke carb?

Thanks

Jerr

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New Project

69 Chevy SWB, 67 front clip, 4 wheel disc brakes, 350 with 5 spd. (current project)
72 Blazer 4WD 307/3 spd, PS, PB, Posi (recent purchase)
83 Chevy SWB 350/200r4, buckets (daily driver)

crews · 01-01-2001, 07:37 PM

I wouldn't even consider a manual choke. The electric ones are super easy to install/ maintain and they don't require you to pull a cable in the morning to start your truck!

gchemist · 01-02-2001, 11:36 AM

69Custom
Use an electric choke. I would not recommend a manual choke unless you are driving farm equipment.

The electric choke will make life easier.

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Tom · 01-03-2001, 04:38 PM

Just to be different Ill tell ya my opinion, which is no choke. Even when fully open it restricks some air flow [very little though] and that takes away power, a big no-no. When I had a manual choke on my truck I had it wired fully open, 24-7.

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1978 chevy c10
383 stroker,10:1 compression,vortec heads, roller rockers,performer RPM intake, Demon 650 double pump carb, MSD ignition, headman headers, muncie four speed, 3.73 12 bolt rear.

*Fast68Chevy* · 01-03-2001, 04:59 PM

Maybe in AZ you can do that, and be able start your engine up when it is cold, but if you live elsewhere in the uS, where it actually gets cold out, you will NOT get your engine started unless you have a choke of some kind, and it is fully shut....
Electric chokes rule!!!!!
Good luck...

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sagasta · 01-03-2001, 06:21 PM

I do live in AZ and your absolutly correct. I drive chokeless and its great here in the valley where the temp never gets below 50*. But when I take her up north she'll fight me every cold start-up. Get the eletronic choke. I just bought all the parts for around $80.

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sagasta · 01-04-2001, 11:37 AM

I mean electric choke.

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77 Chevy Stepside 4x4. Edelbroch Carb and Intake.
MSD Ignition & distributer
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Goldigger · 01-13-2001, 05:24 PM

I vote Holley 3310-2 with electric choke. Cheap cheap cheap

01-01-2001, 11:06 AM	#1
69Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Elizabethtown ,PA,USA Posts: 347	Mech or Electric Edelebrock Carb ???? I am going to be putting in my rebuilt engine this coming weekend with a rebuilt TH-350. The thing is that the engine isnt designed for all the emissions that this truck has. I am not going to be using the computer. My question is should I use a electric choke carb or manual choke carb? Thanks Jerr ------------------ New Project 69 Chevy SWB, 67 front clip, 4 wheel disc brakes, 350 with 5 spd. (current project) 72 Blazer 4WD 307/3 spd, PS, PB, Posi (recent purchase) 83 Chevy SWB 350/200r4, buckets (daily driver) __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10 Short Stepside 6Cyl, 3 spd, not opts (Current Project) Now a 2004 SSR 5.3L with 4L60E Now Ididit tilt- ps, pb 2002 Saturn L200 2006 Toyota Highlander HYBRID

01-01-2001, 07:37 PM	#2
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	I wouldn't even consider a manual choke. The electric ones are super easy to install/ maintain and they don't require you to pull a cable in the morning to start your truck! __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

01-02-2001, 11:36 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	69Custom Use an electric choke. I would not recommend a manual choke unless you are driving farm equipment. The electric choke will make life easier. ------------------ gchemist 1983 Custom Truck TX Plates: "BAD BOW" http://www.geocities.com/abetterchemist/ __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-03-2001, 04:38 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Just to be different Ill tell ya my opinion, which is no choke. Even when fully open it restricks some air flow [very little though] and that takes away power, a big no-no. When I had a manual choke on my truck I had it wired fully open, 24-7. ------------------ 1978 chevy c10 383 stroker,10:1 compression,vortec heads, roller rockers,performer RPM intake, Demon 650 double pump carb, MSD ignition, headman headers, muncie four speed, 3.73 12 bolt rear. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-03-2001, 06:21 PM	#6
sagasta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: PHOENIX,AZ,USA Posts: 6	I do live in AZ and your absolutly correct. I drive chokeless and its great here in the valley where the temp never gets below 50*. But when I take her up north she'll fight me every cold start-up. Get the eletronic choke. I just bought all the parts for around $80. ------------------ __________________ 77 Chevy Stepside 4x4. Edelbroch Carb and Intake. MSD Ignition & distributer Old Beater on the outside, big heart on the inside

01-03-2001, 04:59 PM	#5
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	Maybe in AZ you can do that, and be able start your engine up when it is cold, but if you live elsewhere in the uS, where it actually gets cold out, you will NOT get your engine started unless you have a choke of some kind, and it is fully shut.... Electric chokes rule!!!!! Good luck... ------------------ Project: '68 C-10 LWB '81 C-20, '72 Blazer K-5 #Z84 CST Cheyenne.... [img]http://slogan*****.zzn.com/email/english/images/btn_flag_usa.gif[/img] Lincoln, IL, 30 miles north of Springfield R68C10@juno.com [This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited 01-03-2001).]

01-04-2001, 11:37 AM	#7
sagasta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: PHOENIX,AZ,USA Posts: 6	I mean electric choke. ------------------ 77 Chevy Stepside 4x4. Edelbroch Carb and Intake. MSD Ignition & distributer Old Beater on the outside, big heart on the inside __________________ 77 Chevy Stepside 4x4. Edelbroch Carb and Intake. MSD Ignition & distributer Old Beater on the outside, big heart on the inside

01-13-2001, 05:24 PM	#8
Goldigger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Porter Tx us Posts: 161	I vote Holley 3310-2 with electric choke. Cheap cheap cheap __________________ 70 Chevy short stepside Camaro Dirt Stock Car



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