What is a kickdown used for in automatic cars?
Kickdown switch was mounted in automobiles with automatic transmission of older vehicles in order to make downshifting easy. You had to press hard on your gas pedal and the switch clicked, automatically causing the transmission to shift to a lower gear. This was employed to improve acceleration.
Where can I buy a Turbo 400 kickdown switch?
You can purchase this from any of the reproduction companies like Original Parts Group, but these are somewhat expensive and clunky looking. B&M makes a TH400 Kickdown switch but it requires some fabrication work and is still a bit pricey.
How do you attach a kickdown bracket to a carburetor?
Attach the kickdown mounting bracket to the carburetor bracket using the supplied #8-32 x 1/2″ button head bolt and nylock nut through the small 3/16″ diameter center holes in both brackets, but do not tighten yet. Insert the throttle cable adjuster (with the rear nut still installed) from the rear through the top holes in both brackets.
What kind of kickdown switch do I need for 4150 Holley?
B&M makes a TH400 Kickdown switch but it requires some fabrication work and is still a bit pricey. Edelbrock makes a nice little red aluminum bracket that will work for both 4150 Holley and Edelbrock carburetors that is a little less expensive and looks cool.
Attach the kickdown mounting bracket to the carburetor bracket using the supplied #8-32 x 1/2″ button head bolt and nylock nut through the small 3/16″ diameter center holes in both brackets, but do not tighten yet. Insert the throttle cable adjuster (with the rear nut still installed) from the rear through the top holes in both brackets.
How does the kickdown work on a bangshift?
The switch activates as soon as the pole is starts to pull out of the switch. The cable runs through the cable stop at the end of spring, and continues inside of the spring. Just loosen the small screw in the cable stop to move the cable in or out to the desired position.
What does kick down mean in an automatic transmission?
In some vehicle’s, the automatic transmissions offer a switch that lets drivers select a mode, typically called Sport or Performance, that raises the rpm at which the transmission upshifts and usually makes it kick down more readily. The trade-off is a decrease in the car’s fuel economy. More From Cars.com:
You can purchase this from any of the reproduction companies like Original Parts Group, but these are somewhat expensive and clunky looking. B&M makes a TH400 Kickdown switch but it requires some fabrication work and is still a bit pricey.