Electric choke vs manual choke

 · One thing to keep in mind is the Edelbrock manual choke versions usually are setup more for performance than the electric choke versions of the same size. Depending on your application and which choke setup you prefer, you'll probably need the tuning kit to play with rods/jets/springs to get it dialed in. Tampa, FL. Comment.  · Advantage of electric (automatic) choke is no operator input required. Disadvantage is they can malfuction. Advantage of manual choke is cheap, simple, operator adjustable. You can take out the choke just as soon as driveability permits and save gas and pollution. Disadvantage of manual choke is that it requires just a little bit of knowledge and User Interaction Count:  · There is a zero performance gain in a manual choke carb vs an electric choke carb. Once the engine is at operating temp, the chokes should be wide open. If you don’t mind the cable running through the fire wall, that’s fine for you. I .

Every time I had a manual choke it was more trouble than it was worth. Get the electric, you tap the gas to set it and it fires right up. Since it's electric it doesn't operate according to engine temp so yes it will come off sooner, but the point is you still should wait a few minutes for the engine to warm up anyway. My truck had a manual truck from the factory but a few years ago I replaced the carburetor with one that has an autochoke. I don't like it so I'm Converting. Electric VS Manual Choke 68 Mustang. Jump to Latest Follow Status Not open for further replies. 1 - 7 of 7 Posts. msu68mustang · Registered. Joined · 38 Posts. Discussion Starter · #1 · . I'm needing to replace the choke on my mustang (it still runs ok but the current choke tube doesn't work).

The (manual choke version) carb is calibrated for more performance using bigger jets, rods etc while the (electric choke version) is calibrated for better fuel economy. So if you looking to just bolt on the carb, the manual choke edelbrock will give you slightly better performance. I will never run an electric choke again if I can avoid it. The problem with everything except a manual choke or EFI is that different weather conditions will make the choke performe differently. with a manual choke you can adjust according to your needs at the moment. Manual choke lover here years ago, driving down the highway in winter, at night and the damn electric choke closed up on me. I hate them. You will get the people who claim that a properly set up electric choke is the absolute best, blah blah blah up until the unit fails that is.