400 Trans Kick Down Switch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

remist17 · 07-29-2011, 09:43 AM

I need some help !

I have a 1987 Chevy R10 with a 400 and Computer. I have since replaced the 400 with a built 400 to handle the 383 stroker. The computer is now removed. I was told a switch was needed to have the trans kick down. So I bought a B&M switch. I am now not sure were to mount it. I know the old 70 chevy had them on the gas pedal, but it seems this one is designed to mount by the carb. I am running a billet throttle cable holder from Summit and it really does not have any room to mount this switch.

I am looking for suggestions and photos if possible.

Rons86 · 07-29-2011, 01:22 PM

I have an 86 with a 400 trans. Mine is mounted at the pedal bracket in the cab. If your had a 400 to begin with I would think it would still be there. If not find a pedal bracket at the junk yard.

service_engine_soon · 07-29-2011, 02:27 PM

Stock location for the 400 kick down switch is above the gas pedal.

remist17 · 07-29-2011, 03:39 PM

Mine has a TBI and computer and nothing on the gas pedal. Has anyone used the B&M switch can I mount it on the pedal somehow? I was told 87 was the first year it went through the computer to monitor.

Seems like the above photo I might be able to mount it on a bracket but just not sure how to trigger it.

07-29-2011, 09:43 AM	#1
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	400 Trans Kick Down Switch I need some help ! I have a 1987 Chevy R10 with a 400 and Computer. I have since replaced the 400 with a built 400 to handle the 383 stroker. The computer is now removed. I was told a switch was needed to have the trans kick down. So I bought a B&M switch. I am now not sure were to mount it. I know the old 70 chevy had them on the gas pedal, but it seems this one is designed to mount by the carb. I am running a billet throttle cable holder from Summit and it really does not have any room to mount this switch. I am looking for suggestions and photos if possible. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

07-29-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
Rons86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Holt, Missouri Posts: 94	Re: 400 Trans Kick Down Switch I have an 86 with a 400 trans. Mine is mounted at the pedal bracket in the cab. If your had a 400 to begin with I would think it would still be there. If not find a pedal bracket at the junk yard.

07-29-2011, 02:27 PM	#3
service_engine_soon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: junkyard Posts: 7	Re: 400 Trans Kick Down Switch Stock location for the 400 kick down switch is above the gas pedal. Attached Images

07-29-2011, 03:39 PM	#4
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: 400 Trans Kick Down Switch Mine has a TBI and computer and nothing on the gas pedal. Has anyone used the B&M switch can I mount it on the pedal somehow? I was told 87 was the first year it went through the computer to monitor. Seems like the above photo I might be able to mount it on a bracket but just not sure how to trigger it. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.



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