switch pitch kickdown

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by joejbal, May 13, 2003.

  1. joejbal

    joejbal Well-Known Member

    hi,

    ive swapped the 400 out of my 67 gs in favor of a 455. the engine has a 73 455 rochester quad on it and i cant figure out a way to hook up the switch pitch kickdown/detent switch to the throttle linkage. it looks like the linkage is riveted onto the carb? is anyone else running a 67 with a switch pitch and a non stock carb?

    joe
     
    joejbal, May 13, 2003
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  2. txgwildcat

    txgwildcat Guest

    Maybe try getting a later model gas pedal with the kickdown switch mounted to it?
     
    txgwildcat, May 13, 2003
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  3. Leviathan

    Leviathan Inmate of the Month

    A 1/4" bolt will fit through the eyelet of the kickdown and the throttle linkage on your 73.

    You way want to disconnect the SP kickdown in favour of a manual activation.

    455/SP400 in a 67....nice combo!
     
    Leviathan, May 14, 2003
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  4. Schurkey

    Schurkey Silver Level contributor

    DON'T connect the stock linkage. You'd be much better off getting a new electronic switch pitch controller from Bruce Roe.

    His controller is not just a simple throttle position activated switch. He uses manifold vacuum, a timer delay, and such to get the most out of the switch pitch!!!

    Contact Bruce at: bcroe@juno.com
     
    Schurkey, May 18, 2003
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