'82 VS.'84 engine problems
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Burning Brakes
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'82 VS.'84 engine problems
Hello everyone,
I'm considering buying an '84.At one time I had an '82,and there were some issues with the crossfire that I spent tons of money trying to correct.
I've read that the '84 engine is basically the same as the '82,but wonder if any upgrades make it a much better engine.If you have experience with '82's and '84's would you please give me your thoughts?
Thanks.
tankman
I'm considering buying an '84.At one time I had an '82,and there were some issues with the crossfire that I spent tons of money trying to correct.
I've read that the '84 engine is basically the same as the '82,but wonder if any upgrades make it a much better engine.If you have experience with '82's and '84's would you please give me your thoughts?
Thanks.
tankman
Last edited by tankman; Apr 9, 2008 at 02:12 PM. Reason: spelling
Racer
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From: SOUTH NJ
My 84 crossfire TBI was nothing but probs, TPS, EGR, Knock Module, Knock Sensor, MAP, ECM, and more.
Edelbrock carburetor was the fix.
My brothers 84 w/125,000 miles (2x mine), w/ half the repairs runs like a raped ape.
So you have a 50/50 chance to get a good one I guess
Edelbrock carburetor was the fix.My brothers 84 w/125,000 miles (2x mine), w/ half the repairs runs like a raped ape.
So you have a 50/50 chance to get a good one I guess
Instructor
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I had an 82 that was aPITA! my 84 runs GREAT. THe pervious owner had issues that made him sell the car. A new fuel pump cured all issues thanks to the fine folks here on the cf! My 84 is my daily driver and is great!!! Id buy it again in a second!
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I'm no expert, but I know someone with an 84, it's been good to him. But why buy an 84? If you go with an L98, you have lots more parts options. And if it's HP you want... go with an LTx. Chances are, you could get a nice LT1 car for not much more than an L98, or L83 for that matter.
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Burning Brakes
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I'm no expert, but I know someone with an 84, it's been good to him. But why buy an 84? If you go with an L98, you have lots more parts options. And if it's HP you want... go with an LTx. Chances are, you could get a nice LT1 car for not much more than an L98, or L83 for that matter.