Thanks Vader. I figured it would not hold up. When I do go for the 383 it will be a serious 383. Well over 400hp and tq. At least I now know to expect trany upgrades as well. Thanks again.:D
ANYONE OUT THERE RUNNING A 383 WITH THE STOCK 700R4?
I HAVE HEARD THAT STRONGER INTERNAL PARTS ARE REQUIRED FOR IT TO WITHSTAND THE INCREASE IN TORQUE. IF SO, AT WHAT LEVEL OF TORQUE AND HORSEPOWER DOES IT BECOME NESSESARY? IF I DECIDE TO GO WITH A 383 IN THE FUTURE I WOULD WANT TO KNOW THIS IN...
I AGREE, DONT USE THE CORK GASKETS. :nono USE A BEAD OF RTV SEALANT. I TRIED USING THE CORK GASKETS WHEN I INSTALLED MY INTAKE AND FOUND THAT THE THICKNESS OF THE CORKS MADE THE MANIFOLD SIT HIGHER UP. THIS CAUSE THE INTAKE BOLT HOLES TO NOT LINE UP ANYMORE WITH THE HEADS. THREW THE PIECE OF...
I AGREE, THE 84 CROSSFIRE IS A DIFFERENT ANIMAL.
ScubaAl MY 86 IDLES A LIITLE HIGHER AT START UP TOO. THEN IN A FEW MINUTES WHEN IT WARMS UP SOME THE IDLE DROPS DOWN TO ABOUT 700RPM AND STAYS THERE. IF YOUR IDLE FALLS BACK DOWN TO 700RPM LIKE YOU STATED AND STAYS THERE AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF...
I HAVE SMOG TESTS EVERY 2 YEARS. THE REASON WHY I DONT LOOSE THE AIR PUMP IS BECAUSE IT COSTS WELL OVER 100 DOLLARS FOR THE REPLACEMENT PULLEY. OTHER MEMBERS HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS NO NOTICABLE INCREASE IN HP. IT CLEANS UP YOUR ENGINE MORE THAN ANYTHING. I DONT THINK THAT IT IS WORTH IT FOR...
How to Adjust your Early C4 TPS and Idle Speed
This tech paper will discuss the procedure for
correct adjustment of the Minimum Idle Speed and for adjustment of the
Throttle Position Switch (TPS) on the early C4 Corvette TPI systems.
These steps apply specifically to the 1985 model year...
I PUT MY CAR THROUGH CALIFORNIA SMOG INSPECTIONS WITH AND WITHOUT THE AIR PUMP SUPPLYING AIR TO THE EXHAUST. IT PASSED BOTH WAYS WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN EMISSIONS. OF COURSE WITHOUT THE AIR CONNECTED IT WONT PASS THE VISUAL INSPECTION. IF I LIVED IN ANOTHER STATE THAT DID NOT REQUIRE SMOG TESTS I...
YOUR CAR WILL STILL RUN PROPERLY WITH THE REPLACEMENT PULLEY THEY SELL. YOU WILL NOT AFFECT ANYTHING. IF YOU WANTED TO YOU COULD EVEN REMOVE ALL THE AIR PUMP COMPONENTS AND HOSES COMPLETELY AND NOT CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS OR THROW ANY TROUBLE CODES. IT WILL CLEAN UP YOUR ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND...
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