New guy with a question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Wiesbaden, Germany
New guy with a question
Hey, new guy here. I'm about to aquire a 1979 L-82 and I had some basic questions. I've been reading and searching through the site a little and I wanted to see what you all thought about the following.
Other than making sure the engine was in good working order I wanted to open up the exhaust. From what I gathered the true dual set up from midamerica was pretty good, and not a bad way to go.
I was also thinking about installing a new carburetor, does anyone have any recommendations? I am not too familiar with carburetors. I'm actually a late model Mustang fan, but this corvette definitely caught my eye.
I'm not interested in going into the heads or cam....at least not yet. I'm just interested in giving my new toy some added pep and a good sound. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Other than making sure the engine was in good working order I wanted to open up the exhaust. From what I gathered the true dual set up from midamerica was pretty good, and not a bad way to go.
I was also thinking about installing a new carburetor, does anyone have any recommendations? I am not too familiar with carburetors. I'm actually a late model Mustang fan, but this corvette definitely caught my eye.
I'm not interested in going into the heads or cam....at least not yet. I'm just interested in giving my new toy some added pep and a good sound. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: St. Louis, Missouri
I’m in a similar situation. I looked at the Mid-America kit but the Corvette Central kit (http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.com) seems like a better deal (I’d like to hear what others have to say. Corvette Central claims that their kit “comes with clamps, hangers, donuts and gaskets ready for installation” but the Mid-America kit only shows pipes and clamps.
Instructor
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From: Wallaceburg Ontario
First things first - welcome! As far as exhaust goes, I was lucky enough to have had a previous owner install true dual exhaust in my '79 L48. No crossover, Y-pipes, etc; The two sides never touch each other and that's how it's gonna stay. My exhaust is in bad shape and I'll have to replace it which ever way I finally decide to go (I'm debating between a 454 and a nice little 355). I was thinking about sidepipe exhaust, but I figured there's no need to advertise to the green police that I don't have cats anymore.
As far as a good carb for a motor that won't see heavy modifications, I would recommend Edelbrock. I'm not very good at fartin' around with carbs either, which is why I recommend an Edelbrock; a 650 cfm vaccum secondary should be PLENTY for a nearly stock L82. They're a very good no fuss, no muss carb. Others will recommend simply freshening up your original Rochester Q-jet. I'd still lean towards the Edelbrock; you should just be able to slap it on and go (I think your factory intake is for a spread-bore carb).
Good luck on the potential purchase!
As far as a good carb for a motor that won't see heavy modifications, I would recommend Edelbrock. I'm not very good at fartin' around with carbs either, which is why I recommend an Edelbrock; a 650 cfm vaccum secondary should be PLENTY for a nearly stock L82. They're a very good no fuss, no muss carb. Others will recommend simply freshening up your original Rochester Q-jet. I'd still lean towards the Edelbrock; you should just be able to slap it on and go (I think your factory intake is for a spread-bore carb).
Good luck on the potential purchase!
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
Rock: Mid America's chambered, dual exhaust is pretty hard to beat. It is a complete system that will be a direct bolt on. The only issue will be that you might want to install a hanger on the passenger side. This exhaust will turn heads, set off burglar alarms and shatter glass at WOT. However not too bad at cruise.
Your original carb should be 750cfm and when properly working is a great carb. When I originally purchased my 79, I spent two rebuilds on the carb only to determine that the EGR valve and the thermo-vacuum switches needed replacing. Once corrected, the engine was different as day and night.
Most here will agree that timing can yield you great returns. Do a Forum search on "timing" or "Lars" and you'll find lots of discussion.
Don't get too discouraged too soon. You 79 L82 is a great car and soon you'll learn quite a bit about it...trust me.
Congrats.
Your original carb should be 750cfm and when properly working is a great carb. When I originally purchased my 79, I spent two rebuilds on the carb only to determine that the EGR valve and the thermo-vacuum switches needed replacing. Once corrected, the engine was different as day and night.
Most here will agree that timing can yield you great returns. Do a Forum search on "timing" or "Lars" and you'll find lots of discussion.
Don't get too discouraged too soon. You 79 L82 is a great car and soon you'll learn quite a bit about it...trust me.
Congrats.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Dayton Oh
Rock: Mid America's chambered, dual exhaust is pretty hard to beat. It is a complete system that will be a direct bolt on. The only issue will be that you might want to install a hanger on the passenger side. This exhaust will turn heads, set off burglar alarms and shatter glass at WOT. However not too bad at cruise.
Your original carb should be 750cfm and when properly working is a great carb. When I originally purchased my 79, I spent two rebuilds on the carb only to determine that the EGR valve and the thermo-vacuum switches needed replacing. Once corrected, the engine was different as day and night.
Most here will agree that timing can yield you great returns. Do a Forum search on "timing" or "Lars" and you'll find lots of discussion.
Don't get too discouraged too soon. You 79 L82 is a great car and soon you'll learn quite a bit about it...trust me.
Congrats.
Your original carb should be 750cfm and when properly working is a great carb. When I originally purchased my 79, I spent two rebuilds on the carb only to determine that the EGR valve and the thermo-vacuum switches needed replacing. Once corrected, the engine was different as day and night.
Most here will agree that timing can yield you great returns. Do a Forum search on "timing" or "Lars" and you'll find lots of discussion.
Don't get too discouraged too soon. You 79 L82 is a great car and soon you'll learn quite a bit about it...trust me.
Congrats.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Dayton Oh
Rock: Mid America's chambered, dual exhaust is pretty hard to beat. It is a complete system that will be a direct bolt on. The only issue will be that you might want to install a hanger on the passenger side. This exhaust will turn heads, set off burglar alarms and shatter glass at WOT. However not too bad at cruise.
Your original carb should be 750cfm and when properly working is a great carb. When I originally purchased my 79, I spent two rebuilds on the carb only to determine that the EGR valve and the thermo-vacuum switches needed replacing. Once corrected, the engine was different as day and night.
Most here will agree that timing can yield you great returns. Do a Forum search on "timing" or "Lars" and you'll find lots of discussion.
Don't get too discouraged too soon. You 79 L82 is a great car and soon you'll learn quite a bit about it...trust me.
Congrats.
Your original carb should be 750cfm and when properly working is a great carb. When I originally purchased my 79, I spent two rebuilds on the carb only to determine that the EGR valve and the thermo-vacuum switches needed replacing. Once corrected, the engine was different as day and night.
Most here will agree that timing can yield you great returns. Do a Forum search on "timing" or "Lars" and you'll find lots of discussion.
Don't get too discouraged too soon. You 79 L82 is a great car and soon you'll learn quite a bit about it...trust me.
Congrats.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
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From: Wiesbaden, Germany
Thanks for the input everyone, I am really looking foward to learning about older non-fuel injected engines. Also are there any true dual set ups with cats as well. I live in California so 1975+ vehicles are still smogged. I will most likely just say F-it and switch it back to stock prior to any smog test, but I would like to know if such a thing as a true dual w/cats exists.
Last edited by Rock36; May 10, 2006 at 02:30 PM.
