Product Summary

Universal Fit, Electric Choke Type

  • Specially designed to switch your Performer Series carburetor with a manual choke to electric
  • Kit includes everything you need for a complete installation and are reliable in all weather conditions
  • Will fit Edelbrock Performer Series Only (1404, 1405, 1407, 1412)
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #1478
BrandEdelbrock
Choke TypeElectric
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Edelbrock 1478 Details

These electric choke conversion kits from Edelbrock are designed to switch your Performer Series carburetor with a manual choke to electric. They include everything you need for a complete installation and are reliable in all weather conditions.
  • Converts Manual Choke Carburetors to Electric
  • For Edelbrock Performer Series Only (1404, 1405, 1407, 1412)
  • Includes All Parts and Instructions

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CARB Warning

For use on pre-1966 vehicles only

Emissions warning: this part only legal for sale or use in California if installed in vehicles model-year 1965 or older; motorcycles model-year 1977 or older; or off-highway recreational vehicles (such as off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles) model-year 1996 and older. ++any other use renders the vehicle tampered and not legal for use on California public highways (any public street or roadway, public dirt road, public park, or publicly maintained right of way open to the use of the public for vehicular travel). Violations subject to $37,500 penalty per violation per vehicle, revocation of registration, loss of use on California public right of ways, and proof of correction for tampering there are similar restrictions and penalties under federal law and the laws of all other states with penalties under federal law of up to approximately $45,268 per tampered vehicle and/or engine.

Edelbrock 1478 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #1478
BrandEdelbrock
Choke TypeElectric
GENERAL
GTIN Code085347014781
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

13 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers praise the product for its easy installation and functionality, specifically for converting manual choke carburetors to electric. The conversion kit was noted to have more parts than needed but successfully resolved issues. It's considered perfect for use with an Edelbrock Carberator, enhancing its performance. The kit's good quality, perfect fit, great function, and solution for unnecessary manual choke cables are its standout features. It performs as expected and offers excellent value, leading to recurring purchases by satisfied users.

4.8

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Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

This product fit perfectly

The Edlebrock kit to covert a manual choke carb to automatic choke fit perfectly. All parts needed were included along with detailed instructions. I am very happy with the change to the carb.

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

I would buy this product again

parts installed fine except I had to tap four holes that were not tapped in the carb.

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Nice upgrade

5.0

6 months ago

Mike

Plattsmouth Nebraska

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I took an older manual choke carb and converted to electric choke for a new project at a fraction the cost of a new carb!

Would Recommend

This product fit perfectly

5.0

a year ago

pre49cars

Nebraska

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The Edlebrock kit to covert a manual choke carb to automatic choke fit perfectly. All parts needed were included along with detailed instructions. I am very happy with the change to the carb.

Would Recommend

Easy manual choke to electric choke conversion

5.0

4 years ago

Snoopy 1953

Eastern Tennessee

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Converted my Edelbrock 1405 Manual choke 600 CFM carb to an electric choke during overhaul of carburetor. Now I can get rid of the choke cable!

Would Recommend

perfect

5.0

4 years ago

66 impala

virginville pa

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perfect

Would Recommend

I would buy this product again

3.0

4 years ago

Owen

Jackson tn

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parts installed fine except I had to tap four holes that were not tapped in the carb.

Would Not Recommend

A little more in kit than I needed but it fixed my problem.

5.0

5 years ago

Goatracer

NH

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Used the kit to repair my factory AFB carburetor's choke and convert it to electric.

Would Recommend

Works as intended

5.0

5 years ago

Solrac

Los Angeles

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Good quality products

Would Recommend

I would buy this product again

5.0

5 years ago

Brad

New Mexico

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Easy install, works great

Would Recommend

Perfect fit, easy install.

5.0

6 years ago

Nick

CO

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Hardest part was running the wire for power. Had it on and done within an hour.

Would Recommend

Does what it's supposed to do.

5.0

7 years ago

Experienced too much

North of the border

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Have used 3 of these so far, work great...unlike manual choke cables. Just make sure to follow instructions;)

Would Recommend

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I have a 1963 Lincoln with the 430 engine-will this unit fit on this? thanks

by Mick

• 10 years ago

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