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'76 tuning/timing question by
daveo76
I've got a '76 L-48, 4-spd, stock except for the exhaust. The new
exhaust is a true dual setup, 2 1/2" with magnaflow mufflers. I love
the performance and sound, but under deceleration and compression
braking I get those light backfires and pops (sounds like a ratty old
Ford with glasspacks)...
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'76 Vette aluminum wheel question by
Brian Penzone
I've got a '76 Stingray with original rally wheels on it, but i've
always loved the upgrade aluminum wheels. I came across an incredible
deal for a set of 4 original aluminum wheels this weekend, and snatched
them up. They need the center caps and emblems, but what is this i'm
hearing about needing...
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'77 Corvette by
NapalmHeart[_2_]
I'm going to look at a '77 that I know is going to need a lot of cosmetic work, as the car spent a
lot of time in the sun. Is there anything in particular that I should look for as far as mechanical
or other issues that are particular to this year? The price I'm hearing is $2500, as the guy...
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'77 coupe shock recommendations? by
synapse
Need to replace my shocks on the '77 coupe, any suggestions for under
$30 ea? Any experiences you would like to share?
Thanks
Synapse
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March 3rd 05 04:18 PM
by Bob G.
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'78 body repair question. by
Pelly
I posted this question a while back and got no response, thought I'd try
again. I went into Eckler's site to check for 'glass repair materials for my
'78. According to the site, their materials work only up to '72 because
after that SMC was used. I thought that SMC wasn't used until C4s. If SMC
was...
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'80 Door Question by
LR
I have to replace the right (passenger) door on my 1980 Corvette.
What years will interchange?
thanks.
LR
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February 8th 05 05:31 PM
by Jim M
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'81 Power Brake Unit Help by
Gary B. Golden
Need to replace the power brake unit on my '81 coupe. At first glance it
doesn't appear that easy as the mounting bolts are buried on the firewall up
behind the instrument cluster. Could anyone tell me if it's any benefit to
remove the intstrument cluster or is my only choice to fight the harness...
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March 13th 05 08:00 PM
by WayneC
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'81 radio replacement, mounting, and electrical question by
[email protected]
Is there anyone who manufactures a radio replacement for an 81 that
still looks like the original but also has a CD player component? Where
do I look online for stuff like that?
OR if I just keep the original in, where's the best place to mount a
new CD player and amp? Seems like behind the...
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'82 Collectors edition seat by
videpost
I just bought my wife an '82 Collectors Edition, her dream car for the
past 22 years. However, she is of small stature (5'3") and the seat
reclines too much for her. We will try a pillow for now but would like
a permanent solution. Is there anyway to modify the seat to make to not
recline so...
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August 22nd 06 04:08 PM
by Bob G.
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'84 Crossfire cam by
Art[_3_]
I must replace the cam in my '84 crossfire. I would like to install a 455
degree roller cam, can the crossfire fuel supply system handle that cam. I
think it will add about 30 hp any comments welcome.
Art
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'84 crossfire to carburation conversion by
Art[_3_]
I have finally completed the total conversion. I enjoy the feel of the
engine now and I can work on it myself. the hesitation problems have all
been solved and it is running smoothly. The total cost was around $640
minus $250 for the parts I sold on ebay.
Eldlebrock technical staff is just...
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January 29th 08 05:59 AM
by 'Key
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'84 crossfire to carburator conversion by
Art[_3_]
Hello All Again,
After doing tremendous research I think the conversion is not very difficult
as long as certain things are compromised. Please allow me to run these
things by everyone for comment.
1. Emissions - 1984 was a very early stage of emission control and the
components can be easily...
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'84 engine surging by
Art[_3_]
I have a 1984 crossfire that the engine surges when not under powr usually
in 14-1900 rpm range. The surge is audible but seldom feelable, the tack
does not indicate the surge, I her it or sometimes feel it. This surge was
there prior to installing a new cam, solids and lifters and rebuildng...
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November 8th 06 01:14 AM
by 'Key
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'85 C4 octane by
Brad
The owners manual says to use gas of at least 87 octane.Previous owner said
he used "premium". What do other C4 owners use? Thanks.
--
Brad
"Age doesn't always bring wisdom. Sometimes age comes alone. "
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July 14th 05 11:00 PM
by Dale
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'86 ALCL 44 by
ssome
intermittent
exhaust gas rich/lean
new to me
i drive it 2K miles a yr to the store and now this.
only other event is xmission leak, see other post
any clues?
ssome
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'86 xmission leak by
ssome
i got under there with a wrench and none on the bottom plate screws were
loose
i drive it 2K miles a yr to the store and now this.
only other event is ALCL 44, see other post
any clues?
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November 11th 05 05:07 PM
by ssome
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'86 Corvette emissions decal info (photo?) by
Drink
Hi All,
I'm putting the finishing touches on an '86 TPI Corvette (350 of course)
but I don't have the original emissions sticker in the engine compartment.
I'm using several TPI books but none clearly state the factory settings.
Can anybody steer me to the emissions decal info for this one? Sorry,...
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October 23rd 04 05:44 PM
by Drink
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'86 hesitation by
joevett
Maybe someone can help me with this.
While highway driving and hitting it to pass/accelerate "sometimes" I
get a hesitation and a grinding noise like the gears are not grabbing. I
let go of the gas , accelerate again and it clears up. This only happens at
speeds over 40-50 MPH. I have an...
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February 8th 08 04:43 AM
by ssome
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'87 C4 - A/C: Recharge stock or convert to new refrigerant? by
Ed Berns
Hi all,
My '87 coupe's A/C is blowing cool but not cold so should I recharge the
original A/C and keep the setup all original for that future collector or
convert to the new refrigerant (R12 vs R34?)?
Surprise, surprise, the cost at local garages (for recharge or conversion)
and the nearby Chevy...
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June 15th 05 12:01 AM
by Greg
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