Hey All,

Getting a 76 Fleetwood and want to install a remote starter & alarm combo.

Anyone know of any pitfalls / problems with today's starter / alarm systems being installed into a 76?

I live in NY - not far from NYC. Does anyone know a place that can do the job right for a decent price?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kyle

Forgot one more question..

It has a 4bbl carb. I remeber the days when you had to sit out in the cold waiting for the car to warm up before you could drive it.

Do you think a remote starter would be a problem with a carb?

Do you think a remote starter would be a problem with a carb?

I think EFI is a requirement for remote starter operation, given that the carby sometimes likes accelerator depression.

I have a fairly advanced alarm on my '76 and can't identify any obvious pitfalls.

I think EFI is a requirement for remote starter operation, given that the carby sometimes likes accelerator depression.

I have a fairly advanced alarm on my '76 and can't identify any obvious pitfalls.

That's what I was just about to say. I've seen some older cars that have had them, but I've always wondered how they worked, since a lot of carbed cars need a pump or two before starting.

The throttle needs to be tapped to set the choke when its cold out. You could make a bracket to hold something like a trunk release solenoid that could tap the gas for you before the starter engages. Find a creative installer, and you should be in business.

'76 had a FI 500 - that would probably do it. I'm a fan of fuel-injection although it would come at an extra cost, it could prove to be worth it.

Granted, EFI would be a great choice for numerous reasons, but the stock stuff IMO isn't worth the effort to retrofit. Standalone is a bit expensive for just remote start, but if anyone is interested in some sort of EFI, standalone would be the way to go if you can swing it. (been playing with SDS standalone systems a bit lately... me likey!)