1982 engine upgrade
Cruising
Joined: Apr 2011
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Renegade
Are you wanting to remove the L83 because of issues because even though they get a bad rap you cn make some good power out of those. That setup is what is unique to the 82s. The most thing hindering the power is the intake, it's very restrictive having a 1/3 of the ports closed off. I ported my intake and seriously made a seat of the pants difference, then bought me a Renegade intake. Holy crap is what I say, it turned it into a totally different car. There are alot of things you can do just like any other motor. Not trying to talk you out of it because we all have our reaons but some people don't want to mess with them because they might already be having issues with it and can't figure the problem out. Good luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2011
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Well I switched the heads out to Edelbrock E-Street, installed a Comp 260 cam, 1.6 roller tip rockers and a double roller timing chain. I then installed 2" TBs and she runs very strong even with a 2.82 rear gear. It would be nuts if I had lets say a 3.55 gear.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 938
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From: Valdosta Georgia
I rebuilt my L83 and kept the CFI. Here's the thread:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-rebuild.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-rebuild.html
