Difference in the Edelbrock 1400 & 1405

Hot-rod carburetors are a symbol of power.

Seeing one, or multiple, carburetors sitting on top of a hot-rod's engine just screams American-made. Most enthusiasts building these horsepower-loaded machines will agree with that assessment which may be why carburetors are the preferred choice for fuel delivery for most hot-rodders. An electric or manual choke is one of the many features to consider when buying a new carburetor.

The Edelbrock Company

The Edelbrock Company is one of the largest producers of aftermarket performance parts. Vic Edelbrock, Sr. began designing intake manifolds for flathead V8 engines he raced on dry lakebeds. Soon there was an overwhelming demand for manifolds. In 1946, Vic published a catalog featuring his entire line of performance parts.

Since then, the Edelbrock Company has continued to expand their product line of engine and suspension parts for street and racing applications. Everything Edelbrock manufactures is still made in the USA.

Edelbrock 1400 Carburetor

The Edelbrock 1400 is a 600cfm carburetor. It is in Edelbrock's Performer Series line and has an electric choke. This carburetor has been calibrated to achieve the fuel economy desired by today's daily commuters but the 1400 can be tuned to unleash the performance demanded on the drag strip as well.

Edelbrock 1405 Carburetor

The Edelbrock 1405 is a 600cfm carburetor. It has a manual choke, and is in Edelbrock's Performer Series line. This carburetor delivers power and performance. The 1405 can be tuned to achieve improved fuel economy, however, some performance will be sacrificed.

Comparison

The Edelbrock 1400 and 1405 are essentially the same. They are both 600cfm carburetors that are fully modifiable. The only real difference between the two is the choke setups. The choke on the 1400 is electric, and the 1405 is manual. Once the engine has reached its operating temperature, the choke setup doesn't really make a difference anymore.

The real difference between the two is what's inside.

The 1400 is the more fuel-conscience of the two with the following installed: Metering Jets: Primary .098 and Secondary .095; Metering Rods: .073 x .047. While this setup sacrifices some horsepower, it makes the 1400 a good fit for the daily commuter.

The 1405 is built for power and performance having the following installed: Metering Jets: Primary .100 and Secondary .095; Metering Rods: .070 x .047. This setup was designed for those looking for optimum horsepower.

Both of these carburetors can be tuned to any desired setup for multiple applications.

References

• Edelbrock: Tech Center