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That's correct. I believe it's on the tach gauge, under the crossed flags emblem.

NCRS judging manual says the following on L82 carb part numbers: L82 w/auto no AC #17059210 L82 w/4-sp manual #17059211 L82 w/auto & AC # 17059228 (this is what my L82 has) Also, look at intake manifold. For L82 application, part number should be either 458520 (early prod) or...

What I find truly amazing, it that no one, in power of course, from Bowling Green HQ, has read "any" of this thread, and has not made any comments, one way or another. I cannot believe that Mr. Hill and his army do not read this website at least sometimes. Sure, Mr. Hill has nothing to do with...

I use the Tannery leather interior cleaner. Works great!

Unless Chevy relocated the timer delay for the interior lights from the 79 to the 81, then Guitarattack is absolutely correct on it's location and removal.

I don't own a C4, but I am familiar with the interior light timer, as the one in my 79 failed many years ago. I ended up disconnecting it. In any case, that device that you are speaking of, may be the same as the one used in my car. If so, Eckler's has that part available on their website...

The Corvette Black Book is an excellent source for engine codes and such to help with your identification. In addition to the VIN code '4', there is an engine code that is stamped on the engine block the tells that it is an L82. Without the book in front of me, I can't say for sure what that...

I just had my 79 emissions tested this past Friday and it passed with flying colors! I think the emissions testing is done only in areas where the EPA deems a threat to air pollution, like in the Chicago area. I have a friend that lives in Jacksonville, 20 miles west of Springfield, IL and...

Speaking strickly from my 79's factory look, they should be painted in a semi-flat black color. That is what they are on my original 79. I don't remember ever seeing any C-3's with the rubber noses, front or rear, not painted black. Just my observation. Maybe someone else knows better. Good...

I think that there is a misconception about OnStar in selected GM vehicles. I just bought a 2003 Saab 9-3 Arc. It came with OnStar communications installed. But it is UP TO YOU if you want to use it. The first year is FREE, as in it COSTS YOU NOTHING EXTRA. Sure, I know, you paid for it in...

I'm still waiting for the prices to inch upward and have seem slow movement in my area. I've had my 79 since new and being in original condition, I'd like to think that it is desireable. Just last week, an article appeared in the local Chicag Tribune that stated that these very year cars are...

The factory D80 option spoilers are made of the same material as the front and rear bumper covers. No fiberglass in them. Aftermarket companies do make fiberglass repros if that is the way you want to go. Places like Mid-America, Ecklers, etc, have the factory style items available as well as...

In my opinion, you would probably be better off going with a nice catback system from Borla or Billy Boat Systems, that will maintain the original look of your system to some degree. And they sound very nice too.

The factory spoilers where RPO D80, an option that was available on the 1979's. I have that option. It really makes the car. This included a front spoiler also. If your car has the front spoiler, but not the rear, then that could be what the holes are. My best guess would be, if the holes...

We had wonderful weather here in Chicago over the weekend. I went to the Chevy/VetteFest on Saturday and on Sunday, fired up the L-82 and rolled it out of the garage for an oil change and then took a quick ride around town! It was great! Can't wait for the real spring weather to come in and...

Headers will increase the underhood temperatures too. You may have to create ways to help remove that heat. Also, are your feet warm when driving during the summer time? They'll be hot after headers. I don't believe headers are all they are cracked up to be on a street stock car (in my...

Well, then I stand corrected.

I don't really thing that just locking the doors with the power lock switch will set the factory alarm on 80-82 Corvettes. If that were true, then it would be a simple task for a auto thief to turn it off just by forcing the door open and then unlocking it by hitting the switch. Not too...

I will never again use a Diehard battery. I think I went through at least 3 Diehards in my 79. I now have an AC-Delco battery and it is super good. No problems at all. I remove my battery for the winter and keep it in the house. I also hook it up to a trickle charger on occasion, just to...

I say white letters out. The C3's look good that way.