1980, 1981, and 1982
Pro
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 708
Likes: 25
1981 - CCC
1982 - Cross Fire Injection and no manual transmission option
Quick Google search found this:
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/ca...II-66799.xhtml
1982 - Cross Fire Injection and no manual transmission option
Quick Google search found this:
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/ca...II-66799.xhtml
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,992
Likes: 56
From: Antioch IL
1981 - CCC
1982 - Cross Fire Injection and no manual transmission option
Quick Google search found this:
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/ca...II-66799.xhtml
1982 - Cross Fire Injection and no manual transmission option
Quick Google search found this:
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/ca...II-66799.xhtml
1980 had L-48 , L-82 and all California had the 305 with CCC Rear spring still steel trans available 4 sp and auto th 350 TH350C for California cars
1981 only one engine option L-81 with CCC th350C trans cars came with fiberglass mono-spring (automatic) steel spring for manual trans
1982 Cross fire engine L-83 all with 700R trans 4 sp no longer available.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,742
Likes: 289
From: Chardon Ohio
1981 Was the first year for the composite rear spring, which is a nice weight saving feature.
As said above, 81 was also the first year for the CCC (Computer Command Control) or ECM as commonly called these days. It was a primitive unit that had inputs from the O2 sensor, temp sensor (and probably others) and controlled the spark timing and torque converter lockup. Check to see if this is still installed and functioning. If motor was replaced, chances are the CCC was removed (what I did).
All 80 - 82's had similar bodies. Had integral front spoiler and rear spoiler. Nice looking cars!
The 82's were the only year for the 'Cross-Fire Injection' system, which was a primitive fuel injection system (from what I have heard).
Jim
As said above, 81 was also the first year for the CCC (Computer Command Control) or ECM as commonly called these days. It was a primitive unit that had inputs from the O2 sensor, temp sensor (and probably others) and controlled the spark timing and torque converter lockup. Check to see if this is still installed and functioning. If motor was replaced, chances are the CCC was removed (what I did).
All 80 - 82's had similar bodies. Had integral front spoiler and rear spoiler. Nice looking cars!
The 82's were the only year for the 'Cross-Fire Injection' system, which was a primitive fuel injection system (from what I have heard).
Jim
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette
Pouria Savadkouei
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 698
Likes: 20
From: Md
82's are luv em or hate em.
Some are really sweet cars in their eyes.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-...11k-miles.html
Then there are the Coll. Ed. that get all the publicity.
That blue one is more unique than any col.ed. in my eyes. All 82 slow as he!!.
Wanna go fast buy a C5>82. 81- Computer aided carb. 80- All 12volts & vacuum. 4spd.
Chrome bumper guys may look @ you as dirt, yours are rubber.
If you can pick 80-82; wax it; go get another beer & then look at it again & SMILE,
Isn't that what it's all about?
My C5 modded can wax the floor w/ that blue C3. A C7 Z06 can wax the floor w/my C5. But pullin up in that unique C3 can get the same looks as that C7. Or a pretty 80 too.
GL!
(I think 80-82 is cool. that's just me)
Some are really sweet cars in their eyes.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-...11k-miles.html
Then there are the Coll. Ed. that get all the publicity.
That blue one is more unique than any col.ed. in my eyes. All 82 slow as he!!.
Wanna go fast buy a C5>82. 81- Computer aided carb. 80- All 12volts & vacuum. 4spd.
Chrome bumper guys may look @ you as dirt, yours are rubber.
If you can pick 80-82; wax it; go get another beer & then look at it again & SMILE,
Isn't that what it's all about?
My C5 modded can wax the floor w/ that blue C3. A C7 Z06 can wax the floor w/my C5. But pullin up in that unique C3 can get the same looks as that C7. Or a pretty 80 too.
GL!
(I think 80-82 is cool. that's just me)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,662
Likes: 162
From: columbia city in
82 is the last year that you can get a factory cassette player.the over drive tranny and fuel injection is great for fuel economy.good ride because of the glass rear spring .you cant get one with a four speed manual,but you can put one in.If you want to mod it out stay with 1980 a nice driver 81 or 82.What ever you can get a deal on it can be changed to meet your wants or needs.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,662
Likes: 162
From: columbia city in
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,359
Likes: 57
From: Mundelein Illinois
Only interior difference was in guages. 80 has a clock in center guages and 81 & 82 had a oil temp guage instead of clock in center gluster.
There were no real big differences in 80 to 82. Buy what you want!
There were no real big differences in 80 to 82. Buy what you want!
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 38,923
Likes: 1,481
From: Southbound
Cruise-In II Veteran
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,637
Likes: 3,112
From: Crossville TN
1980: Similar drivetrain system to earlier C3 cars.
1981: One-year-only engine management system; unique distributor, carb, ECM and wiring harness. Works well....if it works; if it doesn't work, it's a PITA to fix.
1982: First year for CrossFire engine (also in 1984, C4 car). Two throttle-body injectors and OBD I engine management system. Also, first year for 700-R4 overdrive transmission.
1981: One-year-only engine management system; unique distributor, carb, ECM and wiring harness. Works well....if it works; if it doesn't work, it's a PITA to fix.
1982: First year for CrossFire engine (also in 1984, C4 car). Two throttle-body injectors and OBD I engine management system. Also, first year for 700-R4 overdrive transmission.