{"product_id":"edelbrock-kickdown-lever-kit-8022","title":"Edelbrock 8022 Kickdown Linkage Adapter Kit | 1977+ Chrysler Vans","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f4f4;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 18px 0\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eEdelbrock #8022 — Automatic Trans Kickdown Linkage Adapter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ For 1977 and Later Chrysler (Mopar) Vans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ Required When Installing an Edelbrock Performer-Series Carburetor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ Steel Bracket with Corrosion-Resistant Plating — Hardware Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0\"\u003e✔ Protects Your TorqueFlite from Early Shifts, Slippage \u0026amp; Overheating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEdelbrock 8022 Automatic Trans Kickdown Linkage Adapter Kit — 1977 and Later Chrysler Vans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstalling an Edelbrock Performer-series carburetor on a 1977-or-later Chrysler (Mopar) van with a TorqueFlite automatic? The factory kickdown linkage will not connect to the new carburetor on its own — and that is not a detail you can skip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a correctly connected kickdown (throttle-pressure) linkage, the TorqueFlite never receives the full-throttle signal. The result is early upshifts, clutch slippage, overheating and premature transmission wear. The Edelbrock #8022 adapter kit bolts to the carburetor base and gives the factory Mopar kickdown linkage and throttle return spring their proper attachment points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdelbrock 8022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEDE8022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEDE-8022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Correct Kickdown Hookup Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorqueFlite shifts up too early after a carburetor swap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission slips under hard acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission runs hot on long pulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccelerated clutch and band wear over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Official Edelbrock adapter kit #8022 for Chrysler van applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Steel bracket with corrosion-resistant gold-iridite plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Mounts to the carburetor base — accepts the throttle return spring and kickdown linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Mounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Purpose-built for Edelbrock Performer-series carburetors on Mopar TorqueFlite linkage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic Transmission Kickdown Linkage Adapter Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFunction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit adapts the factory Chrysler (Mopar) TorqueFlite kickdown linkage to an Edelbrock Performer-series carburetor. The steel bracket installs on the carburetor base and provides attachment points for the kickdown cable\/linkage and the throttle return spring, so the transmission continues to receive the correct throttle-position signal after the carburetor swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1977 and later Chrysler (Mopar) vans\u003c\/strong\u003e — when installing an Edelbrock Performer-series carburetor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is not a universal part: it is specific to the Chrysler van kickdown linkage layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not needed with the stock factory carburetor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please verify fitment with your VIN before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × zinc-plated steel kickdown adapter plate (5-hole, slotted for adjustment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × mounting bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × lock nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKit contents as shown in the product photo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdelbrock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEDE8022 \/ EDE-8022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeller SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPG_8022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKickdown Linkage Adapter Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrosion-resistant plating (gold iridite)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1977 and later Chrysler vans with Edelbrock Performer-series carburetor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.11 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer warranty may vary by supplier, seller, and region. Please contact us before purchase if warranty confirmation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same part as the Amazon listing \"Edelbrock 8022 Kick-Down Lever Kit\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Edelbrock's official name for #8022 is \"Automatic Trans Kickdown Linkage Adapter Kit\". It is the same part — we use the official name to avoid confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as Edelbrock 8021?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. #8021 is a different kit, intended for Holley Double Pumper carburetors on Chrysler applications. #8022 is for Edelbrock carburetors on 1977 and later Chrysler vans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need this kit with the stock carburetor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is only needed when installing an Edelbrock Performer-series carburetor, because the factory kickdown linkage will not attach to the new carburetor without the adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if I skip the kickdown hookup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TorqueFlite automatic will not receive the full-throttle signal, which causes early upshifts, slippage, overheating and premature transmission wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich vehicles does Edelbrock list for this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdelbrock's application is \"1977 and later Chrysler vans\" (Mopar). 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