Need some carb help QUICK!

84_GT350 · 03-29-2001, 03:39 PM

Ok guys...I called up Summit's tech line today and the guy told me that they don't have a single Holley carb that will work with an AOD. WTF? But then he proceeded to tell me that the Carter they had wouldn't work either...which is what I have right now. And, yes, it works fine. Can anyone shed some light on this or (even better) give me part numbers. I'm looking at their 600cfm DP w/ vac. secondaries, elec. choke, Ford linkage, yadda yadda yadda. Either that or the regular 600cfm with the same stuff.. Thanks guys.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

Moxie · 03-29-2001, 03:44 PM

If I remember correctly, the problem is not the carb, but the automatic transmission kickdown linkage.

Try calling Total Performance in Michigan, (810) 468-3673. I seem to recall they offer a kickdown kit that will allow you to use a carb with the AOD.

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Moxie Racing

The Nitrous Oxide Information Site

03-29-2001, 11:36 PM

Moxie is right. There are linkages you can buy to adapt these carbs to your car. I think the companies may even make linkages to fit. Good luck.

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'84 Mustang 5.0 T5, FMS aluminum radiator & 180* thermostat, 1 5/8 shortys/2.5" duals, '88 GT tail lights and wheels, Holley 4160 4 BBL, smog pump idler, more coming soon

84_GT350 · 03-30-2001, 12:24 AM

Yeah...a guy at Jegs refered me to Sacramento Mustang. They make a kickdown adapter linkage but it runs like $110. After the carb that's d@mn near $400...let alone installation. I'll give that Total Performance place a call tomorrow and see what they say. But if my Carter worked fine and it isn't supposed to, why wouldn't the Holley? I just had to buy 2 adapters for the Carter and it ran fine. Apparently Holley doesnt make any...b@stards. We'll just have to wait and see I guess.

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1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

03-29-2001, 03:39 PM	#1
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	Need some carb help QUICK! Ok guys...I called up Summit's tech line today and the guy told me that they don't have a single Holley carb that will work with an AOD. WTF? But then he proceeded to tell me that the Carter they had wouldn't work either...which is what I have right now. And, yes, it works fine. Can anyone shed some light on this or (even better) give me part numbers. I'm looking at their 600cfm DP w/ vac. secondaries, elec. choke, Ford linkage, yadda yadda yadda. Either that or the regular 600cfm with the same stuff.. Thanks guys. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s

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03-29-2001, 03:44 PM	#2
Moxie Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Plymouth, MI Posts: 254	If I remember correctly, the problem is not the carb, but the automatic transmission kickdown linkage. Try calling Total Performance in Michigan, (810) 468-3673. I seem to recall they offer a kickdown kit that will allow you to use a carb with the AOD. ------------------ Moxie Racing The Nitrous Oxide Information Site

03-29-2001, 11:36 PM	#3
84stangLX Guest Posts: n/a	Moxie is right. There are linkages you can buy to adapt these carbs to your car. I think the companies may even make linkages to fit. Good luck. ------------------ '84 Mustang 5.0 T5, FMS aluminum radiator & 180* thermostat, 1 5/8 shortys/2.5" duals, '88 GT tail lights and wheels, Holley 4160 4 BBL, smog pump idler, more coming soon

03-30-2001, 12:24 AM	#4
84_GT350 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Overland Park, KS, USA Posts: 1,631	Yeah...a guy at Jegs refered me to Sacramento Mustang. They make a kickdown adapter linkage but it runs like $110. After the carb that's d@mn near $400...let alone installation. I'll give that Total Performance place a call tomorrow and see what they say. But if my Carter worked fine and it isn't supposed to, why wouldn't the Holley? I just had to buy 2 adapters for the Carter and it ran fine. Apparently Holley doesnt make any...b@stards. We'll just have to wait and see I guess. ------------------ 1984 1/2 GT350 (#842 Hatchback w/ T-tops), 302HO, Comp cams Xtreme Energy cam, Carter 625cfm carb, Weiand Stealth intake, MSD distributor, MSD coil, FMS 9mm wires, 1 5/8" MAC unequal shorties, 2 1/2" MAC Prochamber H-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chambers, KYBs, 16"x8" 4 lug Cobra Rs, Falken 245/45ZR16s