TBI or Crossfire?
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Cameron NC
The first cross fire was on the 1982's. The crossfire has a really bad reputation (whether or not it deserved it), and most of the people I know who own 82's have since discarded the crossfire for a TBI or Carburetor (I said most not all). I put a carb on my 82 when I put my 383 stroker in it.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Streator Illinois
I assume the hand-full of factory only 1983's also had twin TBI's.
My '84 ran good even tho it was originally designed and tuned for emissions control rather than power. They got a bad rap because not many guys knew how to tune them properly. A correctly set up Crossfire is reliable, smooth, and fuel efficient.
Terry
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Bridgewater nj
My 82 Crossfire has been solid(Thank God!) Fuel economy is amazing for a V8 and the torque pulls you into the seat from 1000rpm up. I will admit that it drops off fast after 4000 RPMs but I adjusted the gov. in the trans for earlier shift points for less than $20 and it moves
