Two step versus high idle control solenoid

Tim Ellis · 09-21-2007, 10:57 AM

Back about 5 years ago me & alot of other bracket racers used a device we called a Kicker. I believe it is actually a high idle control solenoid for Holley carbs. It allows you to stage the car stalled to a preset rpm via throttle position. I believe all the units we used were modified to extend the plunger, & make the length adjustable. This was a very effective means of staging consistently @ the same rpm/ throttle position. I say all this to ask, are bracket racers or ore oportantly STOCK racers STILL using this device???????? Is it legal? I am pretty sure I have seen this solenoid on at least one Chevy stocker, HOWEVER, it is likely a factory piece on the carb & may be inactive. However just because they are factory doesnt mean they should be used for stalling the car to a preset rpm [ like a 2 step],unless of course you have the air conditioning on when staging the car! Just wonderin what ya think.

09-21-2007, 10:57 AM	#1
Tim Ellis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beavercreek Or. Posts: 272 Likes: 31 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Two step versus high idle control solenoid Back about 5 years ago me & alot of other bracket racers used a device we called a Kicker. I believe it is actually a high idle control solenoid for Holley carbs. It allows you to stage the car stalled to a preset rpm via throttle position. I believe all the units we used were modified to extend the plunger, & make the length adjustable. This was a very effective means of staging consistently @ the same rpm/ throttle position. I say all this to ask, are bracket racers or ore oportantly STOCK racers STILL using this device???????? Is it legal? I am pretty sure I have seen this solenoid on at least one Chevy stocker, HOWEVER, it is likely a factory piece on the carb & may be inactive. However just because they are factory doesnt mean they should be used for stalling the car to a preset rpm [ like a 2 step],unless of course you have the air conditioning on when staging the car! Just wonderin what ya think.