Carburettor or injection

[Topas]

I am going to buy my first corvette (don't laugh , the 80-82 style. However, I don't know if it's better to go for 80-81 with carburettors or for 82 with injection. Can anyone tell me the differences in terms of mileage, reliability, performance etc? Thanks in advance.

 

[oldace84]

Why don't you check your spelling before you jump in....like do you know what I mean....a dictionary would be helpfull...before you makre yourself an idiot..... Sorry......Jerk......
Right??????
So sad...to Bad....
tony

 

[Twin_Turbo]

The injection will give good economy, good driveability and the 82 is the most comfortable cruiser of the 3 years. Also, it's the most powerfull apart from the 80 L-82. The 81 has a electronically controlled Q-jet, which basically is the same system as on the 82 without the fuel injection, used for emissions control.

If it were me i'd het either an 80 L82 4 speed manual or the 82. I'd stay away from the 82, unless you can live w/ the el. carb. If I could get a nice 81 I'd pull the engine and install something decent, then again I'd do that w/ the others too

 

[vmrod]

oldace84:

Why jump on someone for misspelling? If you don't have anything useful, then simply do not post. These forums are for learning new things, not flaming on others.

By the way, in your last post, even you misspelled "make" and "embarrass". (Or maybe your dictionary has it as "makre" and "embaress".

"Before you remove the splinter from my eye, remove the log from your own"
-The bible

 

[Bob Chadwick]

I agree with Vic. The courtesy expected at this forum is at a much higher level than what may been have encountered elsewhere.

 

[Tom73]

Why don't you check your spelling before you jump in....like do you know what I mean....a dictionary would be helpfull...before you embaress your self......
Right??????
So sad...to Bad....
tony

tony,
Before you jump on someone for their spelling, you might want to check and see where they are from. How about the Czech Republic. I would think that English is a second, if not sixth or seventh, language.

topas, welcome to the forum. For me, I look for ease to work on. The 82 has electronic fuel injection, the 81 has a computer controled carb. The 80 is the last without computers. So I would go with an 80 or earlier. I would stay away from the 81 because of the computer controled carb. The 82 can make a good driver.

tom...

 

[Don&Kelly]

I agree - bad on "oldrace84" -
Sorry "Topas" that usually does not happen on this forum ... I own a '81 and have enjoyed it a lot, but if I was starting all over again, I believe I'd rather have the fuel injection if all other things were equal .. good luck

 

[page62]

The spelling of "carburettor" is correct in British usage.

If I was living in Europe, I would be tempted to go with the carb, simply because the injection system used in the 82 model is not common. Therefore, it would be difficult to find parts and people who could properly service it.

 

[resto75]

I agree theres no need for being a grump about spelling. It appears Oldace wasn't a ace at spelling either.

 

[matchframe]

Welcome to CAC topas! This sort of thing rarely happens here. Keep us updated on your Corvette ventures!

Bill

 

[Topas]

Thanks for a warm welcome. I think page62 had a point in the injection being uncommon in Europe, so I will probably go for the 80 model, despite its lower gas mileage and worse starts(?). Thank you for helpful hints guys, and don't worry, I will definitelly keep you informed

 

[page62]

topas, one thing you can do to improve gas mileage is install an overdrive transmission. I have a friend in the UK who is doing this swap right now to a 1981-- he imported all the components from the US.

 

[KOPBET]

Why don't you check your spelling before you jump in....like do you know what I mean....a dictionary would be helpfull...before you makre yourself an idiot..... Sorry......Jerk......
Right??????
So sad...to Bad....
tony

New twist here. Flaming someone for using a correct spelling of "carburettor". Wonder who the idiot might really be ...

btw, "helpfull" has one L .

KOPBET.

G.b.A.

 

[Twin_Turbo]

If I was living in Europe, I would be tempted to go with the carb, simply because the injection system used in the 82 model is not common. Therefore, it would be difficult to find parts and people who could properly service it.

I live in Europe too, I service it myself but i agree it can get a little problematic if you don't know where to get parts or how to do it yourself and the shop sucks (very common here)

 

[mapman]

topas,

Welcome to the forum. Most folks try to be helpful here.

I have a 1980, that is the last year for non computer controlled engines. (Note: the 3221 Corvettes sold in California in 1980 had computer control engines.) The "Computer Command Control" (CCC) on the 1981 (and 1980 California) cars automatically adjusted ignition timing and air-fuel mixture. Later cars became progressively more sophisticated and complex.

If you want to do all the work yourself, then the simpler (1980 and earlier) engines are appropriate. However, many older cars have been updated with modern fuel injection, in order to improve driveability and fuel economy. If you are concerned only with total horsepower, then there isn't much difference between fuel injection and carburetors.

The computer controlled carburetor on the 1981 and the "Cross-Fire Fuel Injection" on the 1982 and 1984 cars was problematic. However, this should not deter you from one of these years, but be aware that they are more complex to work on. Replacing "CCC" or "Cross-Fire Fuel Injection" with a modern fuel injection system would be a consideration.

I think a primary consideration should be the availability of parts for whatever system you decide on.

Again, welcome to the forum

 

[mvftw]

Do yourself a favor...get a '80 L82 4spd

 

[Twin_Turbo]

The "Cross-Fire Fuel Injection" on the 1982 and 1984 cars was problematic.

A general misconception. CFI is no more dependable or independable than any TPI system. They are the same in many aspects, the SD TPI is even more similar.The system is pretty simple, and therefore not that hard to work on. The reson some of these systems are so problematics is because morons work on them. Let a moron work on a carbed car and it will run like crap too.

 

[LEEJANDZ]

topas ---

Did you get your car? I was wondering if there is a big market in Europe for what you are looking for. Good luck!!!

 

[Topas]

LEEJANDZ: No luck yet, there aren't many Corvettes to choose from in Europe. I will probably have to import one from the states *sigh*.

 

[Twin_Turbo]

There are loads of vettes for sale in Europe.

In germany: http://www.corvette-center.de

In the Netherlands: http://www.corvettecenter.nl