Installing an Edelbrock PRO- FLO 4 XT on a 440 (Lets open the Box)

[Derwud]

When you installed your ProFlo XT4 manifold, what did you use for a valley cover set up and gaskets please

I stated out with a 440 Source cover and it started to leak. So I cut it out and now run a stock style gasket (Much Happier now)
I went with a Superior Concepts Serpentine setup.
https://www.facebook.com/Superior-Design-Concepts-606715996023750/

 

[Crash520]

What’s the go to for a throttle cable and bracket set up on the XT manifold guys please

 

[Derwud]

What’s the go to for a throttle cable and bracket set up on the XT manifold guys please

Lokar or Control Cables Inc. I am running a Trmec so I only needed throttle.. You may also want a Aftermarket pedal as you may need more throw.

 

[Warhorse]

Lokar has throttle, kickdown and required bracket. Pricey, but makes it simple. About $200 for everything.

I'm about to install the XT on my 440, what length LOKAR cables (throttle/kickdown) did you use?

 

[Warhorse]

View attachment 745491 Yep, Derwud got the XT version.

This pic shows the 4150 version of the Pro Flo 4, did you have hood clearance? Without making a scoop/bulge?

 

[tmaleck]

This pic shows the 4150 version of the Pro Flo 4, did you have hood clearance? Without making a scoop/bulge?

I used trans kickdown: KD2727HT Throttle: TC-1000LS148 Kickdown Bracket: TCB-40EDXT Plenty of room with the flat Charger hood.
Here's a couple engine pics:

 

[Derwud]

I'm about to install the XT on my 440, what length LOKAR cables (throttle/kickdown) did you use?

I used a 48 inch Control Cables throttle Cable.. I used the Lokar setup on another car with an Automatic.. Worked real nice .

 

[Derwud]

This pic shows the 4150 version of the Pro Flo 4, did you have hood clearance? Without making a scoop/bulge?

Dennis has the Power Bulge Hood.. I installed the 4150 style on a 70 Coronet and it cleared with a drop base air cleaner and a 3 inch Filter.

 

[Derwud]

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[Warhorse]

I used trans kickdown: KD2727HT Throttle: TC-1000LS148 Kickdown Bracket: TCB-40EDXT Plenty of room with the flat Charger hood.
Here's a couple engine pics:
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Wow, thnx for the quick reply! Great news on the hood clearance, that's my biggest concern cuz I love the stock Charger hood man. What did you use for coolant temp? Can I just piggy back off of the stock sending unit?

 

[Derwud]

Wow, thnx for the quick reply! Great news on the hood clearance, that's my biggest concern cuz I love the stock Charger hood man. What did you use for coolant temp? Can I just piggy back off of the stock sending unit?

You got a couple of options.. 1) Aluminum water pump housing, it has 2 temp sensor places.. 2) Dakota Digital with a can bus adapter from the Pro-Flo..

 

[tmaleck]

Wow, thnx for the quick reply! Great news on the hood clearance, that's my biggest concern cuz I love the stock Charger hood man. What did you use for coolant temp? Can I just piggy back off of the stock sending unit?

What Durwood said. I had to go with the newer aluminum water pump housing from 440 Source to use the CFV serpentine system. Stay away from the cheapie Ebay ones, ask me how I know lol. It had the second hole. I did move the factory temp sensor to the secondary hole because of hole size.

 

[Derwud]

What Durwood said. I had to go with the newer aluminum water pump housing from 440 Source to use the CFV serpentine system. Stay away from the cheapie Ebay ones, ask me how I know lol. It had the second hole. I did move the factory temp sensor to the secondary hole because of hole size.

I want to go with a Eddie's Motorsports Serpentine kit.. I have the SD Concepts kit and it gets in the way of the air intake..

 

[Warhorse]

Found this spacer at Thermostat spacer with EFI sensor port | AR Engineering

 

[Derwud]

The only issue is, you are going to run a air intake hose right over top of that.... Plus, another surface to seal..
Your pro-flow will give you temp read outs on the Tablet.. I would use that or maybe a can bus gauge cluster like the one from Banks.

 

[Derwud]

https://www.bankspower.com/c-69-products-idash-digital-monitor.html

 

[Derwud]

P.S. I an good at spending your Money..

 

[tmaleck]

I had to got with an upper outlet with a 60 degree angle on it. It clears the air intake and lines up with the upper radiator hose fitting.

The only issue is, you are going to run a air intake hose right over top of that.... Plus, another surface to seal..
Your pro-flow will give you temp read outs on the Tablet.. I would use that or maybe a can bus gauge cluster like the one from Banks.

 

[Crash520]

Not to hijack this thread fellas but would anyone know if the runners on the edelbrock XT4 could be taken out to a max wedge port size???? I’m looking at a set of Trickflow 270 heads and already have this manifold

 

[IQ52]

Not to hijack this thread fellas but would anyone know if the runners on the edelbrock XT4 could be taken out to a max wedge port size???? I’m looking at a set of Trickflow 270 heads and already have this manifold

Nope. I would not recommend that as I have the manifold and max wedge gaskets to test with. Gonna take a lot of manifold welding. Use the 240 heads.