TH400 Kickdown
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
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Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt, Torsen Diff, 3.73's
TH400 Kickdown
Can someone explain how this particular kickdown works?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lo...00ht/overview/
It goes from the throttle cable to that little box, but it doesn't look like the box hooks to the tranny anywhere.
Or can someone reccomend a TH400 kickdown for me?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lo...00ht/overview/
It goes from the throttle cable to that little box, but it doesn't look like the box hooks to the tranny anywhere.
Or can someone reccomend a TH400 kickdown for me?
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From: Not in Kansas anymore
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
Axle/Gears: QP 9" 3.73
Re: TH400 Kickdown
"Notes: This is an electric kickdown kit.
Stock the TH400 has a elec kickdown with a switch on the accel pedal or throttle linkage
see
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...72&postcount=1
Stock the TH400 has a elec kickdown with a switch on the accel pedal or throttle linkage
see
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...72&postcount=1
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: TH400 Kickdown
It's nothing more than a fancy looking cable operated remote switch. the wires come out of the machined aluminum box, the box bolts to the tranny pan rail and the wire to the kickdown connector and a ground.
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Re: TH400 Kickdown
Thanks guys. I knew I needed an electrical kickdown, I was confused because the box didn't look like it had any electrical connections though.
Twin_Turbo is that your car? If it is, how did this setup work for you? Could you show some pics of the throttle linkage?
Twin_Turbo is that your car? If it is, how did this setup work for you? Could you show some pics of the throttle linkage?
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Enschede, Netherlands
Car: 82 TA 87 IZ L98 88 IZ LB9 88 IZ L98
Engine: 5.7TBI 5,7TPI 5.0TPI, 5,7TPI
Transmission: T5, 700R4, T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.27, 3.45, 3.27
Re: TH400 Kickdown
No, I just googled the image. I wouldn't be caught dead with anything pink on my car 
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From: Not in Kansas anymore
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
Axle/Gears: QP 9" 3.73
Re: TH400 Kickdown
There are plenty of cheap DIY options , all you need is a micro switch on the throttle or pedal linkage ( hidden under the dash if you are worried about appearances ) that closes when you go WOT
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