CI headers choke options for Holley 1940

[lalogutierrez21]

Hi all,

Just recieved a set of CI headers for my 67 200ci. I'm currently running a Holley 1940 with the hot air choke connected to the stock exhaust manifold, and was wondering what route I should go when I install the headers. Should I get a stove choke kit and keep running the hot air choke, or is there an electric choke kit I could get instead? I've googled around for one that will fit my Holley 1940 but I'm confused with all the different part numbers and don't know which one would fit.

Thanks!

 

[chad]

I'd think a positive ID of the carb - i.e. yr/make/model of orig. vehicle used on - might zero in the correct choke. There may be many applications of the carb and getting the correct numbers offa da carb i'll help. Sometimes knowing which numbers/where to look on the carb are the hardest part. Sometimes after completing THAT step gettin em verified can be easy (or hard).

Good luck, keep talkin...

BTW: I like yer ele. choice idea but U may still need something that brings in the engine heat & a place to attach the wire - not familiar w/ ur model. (I got 2 different Carters).

 

[Crosley]

When the need to run a hot air tube on headers: I have used steel brake line type tube in needed size. Clamped on to a tube. If you can , wrap the tube around the header tube a couple times to provide good heat

 

[tom_66]

lalo,

I just installed a header on my 200ci a few days ago. My advice is to stay away from electric choke. It opens up very quick (less than one minute), therefore, it doesn't allow the engine to warm up properly. The engine won't stay running.
I installed a Dorman Choke kit (see link below). Like crosley mentioned, it is a steel tube that you can wrap around a header pipe and connect to the carb. Works fantastic.
http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-55111-HELP ... +choke+kit


Tom

 

[Econoline]

Couldn't you wire a resistor inline to slow down the choke?

 

[lalogutierrez21]

I saw similar kits, but wasn't sure how good they'd work for me. Seeing as electric choke kits are more expensive, I think I might keep the hot air choke for now and maybe upgrade later on if I don't like it.

Any problems installing the header that I should be aware of? I heard there might be problems with the throttle linkage hitting the header.

 

[tom_66]

It took me about 2 hours to install the header, then I towed the car to the muffler shop to weld the exhaust pipe to the header.
I had to remove the starter and the passenger side support member (above the shock tower). You can put some WD 40 or Pb-blast on the stock exhaust manifold bolts and leave it overnight to make it easier to remove those bolts.
It is a pretty straight forward job, just take your time.
I had to modify the throttle linkage because it hits the #6 pipe. You can remove the linkage, apply heat to it and bend it so it clears the pipe.
I'll take a picture tomorrow to give you an idea.

Tom