Choke cable
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Choke cable
Hey guys I have a 1979 that the previous owner put a lame edlebrock performer on. Guessing he couldn’t figure out the q jet ugh. But it’s a manual choke and I’m wondering where I can run it into the cab? Can I run it through with the throttle cable? Or do I need a drill in the firewall. Or what I would also love to do is get a hot air choke. I have no clue where to buy them though. It’s a 600cfm performer does anyone have any clue where I can buy one?
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The above 2 suggestions both make much more sense than figuring out where your going to mount a manual choke.
Clearly there is merit to installing the correct carb. But you need to find one. They are out there, but you will need to look. Then you need Lars to rebuild it properly so it will work properly. I'm fairly certain that somewhere out there others can properly repair these. But that's actually much harder to find.
getting a electric choke for the carburetor you already have should be less expensive. Not certain that's the best way. But certainly would solve your choke issues.
Or you could purchase a Holley with a electric choke.
Or you could convert to EFI and then you don't need a choke.
lots of ways to fix this. A manual choke cable sounds like the worst solution.
Clearly there is merit to installing the correct carb. But you need to find one. They are out there, but you will need to look. Then you need Lars to rebuild it properly so it will work properly. I'm fairly certain that somewhere out there others can properly repair these. But that's actually much harder to find.
getting a electric choke for the carburetor you already have should be less expensive. Not certain that's the best way. But certainly would solve your choke issues.
Or you could purchase a Holley with a electric choke.
Or you could convert to EFI and then you don't need a choke.
lots of ways to fix this. A manual choke cable sounds like the worst solution.
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hmmm,
I don't know where you live but I have gone without a choke.
A proper rochester with elec choke would be best as long as the manifold can mount it properly.
welcome to vette world n00b
I don't know where you live but I have gone without a choke.
A proper rochester with elec choke would be best as long as the manifold can mount it properly.
welcome to vette world n00b
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Okay thank you guys for all the input! I am just trying to find the cheapest solution to this issue. I knew I could get a cable for a manual choke cheap or maybe even a hot air choke. And as much as I want the quadrajet they ain’t cheap especially for a good one. I mean with what I want to do to the car I might need it but for now I want to save some coin. So I’ll probably end up doing the electric choke. What wire in the engine bay is the best to tap? Any diagrams or photos you guys could offer?
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for instance would this be a good one to buy?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jet-32102
JET Streetmaster Quadrajet Stage 2 Carburetors 32102
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Well, I'm thinking a electric choke setup might be a little cheaper than a LS swap.
I was 17 once too. I remember doing things like running a cheap cable into the interior for a manual choke. I'm originally from northern Wisconsin.
But I was cutting up a 100 dollar winter beater.
Not a Corvette that one day you may wish to get really nice.
As much as I appreciate being young and less than wealthy, do try to avoid things that will butcher your car.
I did EFI mine, and on the cheap too! But I can fabricate parts and I am a professional mechanic. That does help keep costs down.
If your just trying to get your car to start better in cold weather, the electric choke might be a tad more than a manual, but should work much, much better as well.
As per wiring, look at your fuse box. Should be a spot marked Acc. That you should be able to connect a female 1/4 inch spade connector to. Run wire out grommet with speedo cable. Or any other existing grommet that might be handy. Electric choke just grounds through engine.
I was 17 once too. I remember doing things like running a cheap cable into the interior for a manual choke. I'm originally from northern Wisconsin.
But I was cutting up a 100 dollar winter beater.
Not a Corvette that one day you may wish to get really nice.
As much as I appreciate being young and less than wealthy, do try to avoid things that will butcher your car.
I did EFI mine, and on the cheap too! But I can fabricate parts and I am a professional mechanic. That does help keep costs down.
If your just trying to get your car to start better in cold weather, the electric choke might be a tad more than a manual, but should work much, much better as well.
As per wiring, look at your fuse box. Should be a spot marked Acc. That you should be able to connect a female 1/4 inch spade connector to. Run wire out grommet with speedo cable. Or any other existing grommet that might be handy. Electric choke just grounds through engine.
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Well, I'm thinking a electric choke setup might be a little cheaper than a LS swap.
I was 17 once too. I remember doing things like running a cheap cable into the interior for a manual choke. I'm originally from northern Wisconsin.
But I was cutting up a 100 dollar winter beater.
Not a Corvette that one day you may wish to get really nice.
As much as I appreciate being young and less than wealthy, do try to avoid things that will butcher your car.
I did EFI mine, and on the cheap too! But I can fabricate parts and I am a professional mechanic. That does help keep costs down.
If your just trying to get your car to start better in cold weather, the electric choke might be a tad more than a manual, but should work much, much better as well.
As per wiring, look at your fuse box. Should be a spot marked Acc. That you should be able to connect a female 1/4 inch spade connector to. Run wire out grommet with speedo cable. Or any other existing grommet that might be handy. Electric choke just grounds through engine.
I was 17 once too. I remember doing things like running a cheap cable into the interior for a manual choke. I'm originally from northern Wisconsin.
But I was cutting up a 100 dollar winter beater.
Not a Corvette that one day you may wish to get really nice.
As much as I appreciate being young and less than wealthy, do try to avoid things that will butcher your car.
I did EFI mine, and on the cheap too! But I can fabricate parts and I am a professional mechanic. That does help keep costs down.
If your just trying to get your car to start better in cold weather, the electric choke might be a tad more than a manual, but should work much, much better as well.
As per wiring, look at your fuse box. Should be a spot marked Acc. That you should be able to connect a female 1/4 inch spade connector to. Run wire out grommet with speedo cable. Or any other existing grommet that might be handy. Electric choke just grounds through engine.
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If you want a Q-Jet, find a core and rebuild it using parts from Cliff Ruggles. Or send it to @lars to rebuild. Don't buy a "rebuilt" one from a vendor, it will almost certainly be a poorly constructed mess of different parts.
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If you want a Q-Jet, find a core and rebuild it using parts from Cliff Ruggles. Or send it to @lars to rebuild. Don't buy a "rebuilt" one from a vendor, it will almost certainly be a poorly constructed mess of different parts.
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No such thing as a new Quadrajet. S out of luck there.
find a good used unmolested core. Have Lars rebuild it. This has been mentioned before.
No free lunch.
Or, Holley 670 truck advenger carb. This is not stock.
No free lunch.
EFI conversion, definitely no free lunch.
LS engine swap, all the fuel systems changes plus a non-standard engine swap. This is really no free lunch.
find a good used unmolested core. Have Lars rebuild it. This has been mentioned before.
No free lunch.
Or, Holley 670 truck advenger carb. This is not stock.
No free lunch.
EFI conversion, definitely no free lunch.
LS engine swap, all the fuel systems changes plus a non-standard engine swap. This is really no free lunch.
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No such thing as a new Quadrajet. S out of luck there.
find a good used unmolested core. Have Lars rebuild it. This has been mentioned before.
No free lunch.
Or, Holley 670 truck advenger carb. This is not stock.
No free lunch.
EFI conversion, definitely no free lunch.
LS engine swap, all the fuel systems changes plus a non-standard engine swap. This is really no free lunch.
find a good used unmolested core. Have Lars rebuild it. This has been mentioned before.
No free lunch.
Or, Holley 670 truck advenger carb. This is not stock.
No free lunch.
EFI conversion, definitely no free lunch.
LS engine swap, all the fuel systems changes plus a non-standard engine swap. This is really no free lunch.
lmao yeah that definitely sounds like fun. Ugh Jesus why did the guy have to take the old one off man. So I should just find one on eBay and send it to Lars have him work his magic?
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yes, you can just tap into the accessory port on the fuse panel and run the wire to the electric choke. I did that on a Holley for many years
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yes, find a original, never been touched Qjet. And have Lars do his magic. Read all the threads on here. The guy is THE best. Contact him before you buy a core, he has helped guide others in purchasing a good core.
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that is true. It’s a little 600 cfm she’s tiny if I’d swap to a qjet I’d do a new one. Where do you guys recommend I get one? Of if there is a good rebuilt or refreshed one out there too that would be perfect thank you guys.
for instance would this be a good one to buy?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jet-32102
JET Streetmaster Quadrajet Stage 2 Carburetors 32102
for instance would this be a good one to buy?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jet-32102
JET Streetmaster Quadrajet Stage 2 Carburetors 32102
ebay has cheap ones.
post your eng pad stamp and someone will give you the correct carb number you need.
then we will help you fix it.
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The electric choke might be able to be connected to the 12 volts for the backup lights. The plastic connector plug is found under the power brake booster with the wires going under the firewall to the transmission. You will need to Find a 1979 wiring schematic for the correct wire color. I appreciate your financial situation, I bet most of the old guys on the Forum, like myself can identify with your situation. EBay can be a good resource, But you have to be knowledgeable and diligent. Sellers May give part information that is incorrect without even knowing they are doing it. Just like in School, do your homework. There are plenty of reasonable prices on parts, like Quadrajets listed on eBay. With Quads, learn your correct model number for your year specific engine/year. Send our friend Lars a ton of pictures. He will know very quickly if the carb is worth rebuilding. By the way, Welcome to The Forum