performance questions about 1980 l82
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Drifting
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From: gold coast queensland
No apparently it was supposed to grenade at the 300HP mark I now sees about 600TQ from the crank everytime I hit 4750RPM with my foot in it even in first gear.
I don't run drag radials but the new Toyo T1R's hook pretty good for a street tire but will still spin when there is enough power put through them.
Stock 30 year old Dana 44 who woulda thunk it would handle anything over 200 HP
I don't run drag radials but the new Toyo T1R's hook pretty good for a street tire but will still spin when there is enough power put through them.
Stock 30 year old Dana 44 who woulda thunk it would handle anything over 200 HP
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Instructor
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From: rochester ny
turns out the car is NOT and l82. we took it to be checked out and pretty much everything is in good condition but it does need a tune up. whenever the car was painted i think the l82 emblems were put on so we are going to have to re negotiate the price
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Just the same, $7K is a good price.
Good luck
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Good luck with the new ride. Before any modifications, I would drive it to make sure everything is working the way it should first. If it's a 48 motor I can understand your need for some more HP. In respect to exhaust, the 80 is just a Safety Inspection in NY, no emissions. Unfortunately, according to NYS DMV, the 80 came with a CAT and is required. The Inspection station has never checked to see if I had one and didn't care if it was there or not. I am not sure, but I think the only grief you might get for no CAT is from a State Trooper.
