What CFM is a 1406?
600 CFM
The Edelbrock 1406 Performer Series 600 CFM electric choke carburetor is a precisely tuned, quality-built carburetor that can handle the rigors of daily driving while delivering consistent, reliable street performance from day to day.
Is Edelbrock going out of business?
The layoffs come as no surprise, as Edelbrock’s owner, Industrial Opportunity Partners, purchased Comp Performance Group in early 2020 and announced the two performance powerhouses would be joining forces. The point is, Edelbrock isn’t going out of business!
How much HP does Edelbrock intake add?
After you fix what’s limiting performance, an Edelbrock Performer intake can add as much as 10 HP.
What size is a 1406 Edelbrock?
1406 Specifications The 1406 carburetor has a 0.098-inch primary main jet, and a 0.095-inch secondary main jet. The metering rod measures 0.075 by 0.047 inches. The needle and seat measure 0.0935 inches, while the float height measured 0.4375 inches.
Is the Edelbrock 1406 a square bore?
The Edelbrock 1406 has an electric choke and mates to your intake manifold with a square bore flange. The silver finish and single inlet design is also part of Edelbrock’s legendary two-piece, all-aluminum constructed carburetor.
Who bought out Edelbrock?
Industrial Opportunity Partners
Edelbrock’s parent company, Industrial Opportunity Partners, have acquired COMP Performance Group. Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP), an Evanston, Illinois-based private equity firm that invested in Edelbrock in 2010, has acquired COMP Performance Group, the firm announced.
What state is Edelbrock moving to?
Mississippi
Auto parts manufacturer Edelbrock announced today it will move its headquarters from California to DeSoto County, saying it will bring 200 new jobs to Mississippi.
How much horsepower will a 4 barrel carb add?
With so much fuss about EFI, you’d think we’d given up on the good ol’ four-barrel carburetor completely. It’s hard to beat the tried-and-true four-barrel swap. For less than $400 and a day, you can easily bolt 25 hp onto your car’s engine.
How much HP does a 650 cfm carb add?
So, using your Google-Fu you type “How much power can a 650 cfm carb support?” Well, chances are that you’ll get answers in the 450-470 hp range, but that’s not really the right way to look at it.
What kind of carburetor does an Edelbrock 1406 have?
The Edelbrock 1406 is a four-barrel “Performer Series” carburetor fitted with an electric choke. Although Edelbrock carburetors are designed to work right out of the box, variations in temperature and altitude can affect the carburetor’s performance. To compensate for these variables, even a new 1406 should be tuned up.
Is the 1406 carb the same as the 1405?
From articles I found on the web, I’ve decided to start this project by replacing the metering rods and springs with those used on the 1405 carb, which is basically the same unit but with a manual choke, instead of the electric unit the 1406 carb comes with.
What do you need to know about Edelbrock tech support?
Edelbrock offers a quick and painless return process on all new and unused products. Edelbrock Tech Support is second to none. We can answer any of your tech inquiries!
Can you change the Jets on an Edelbrock performer?
You can change the jets with the carb on the car, it’s one of the best features of the Edelbrock carb. You just remove the top lid of the carb and the jets are right there. You most likely will have to change the jets (as I did) from the stock 1406 jets to the 1405 jets and metering rods.