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)...

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...

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...

Need to replace my shocks on the '77 coupe, any suggestions for under $30 ea? Any experiences you would like to share? Thanks Synapse

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...

I have to replace the right (passenger) door on my 1980 Corvette. What years will interchange? thanks. LR

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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. "

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

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? --

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,...

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...

I've got an '87 'vette - Where the heck are the coolant drain plugs in the block? I spent 20 minutes under the car looking today (fortunately BEFORE I drained the rad.) Chuck Tribolet

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...