C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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looking at an 85 4+3 for sale tonight...
seller says that it always ran strong but needs a tune up. idles OK but with throttle it dies out.
said it did have water in the gas tank at one point a while ago but has recipts for the repair.
car prob left garage 2-3 times in the last year.
Im thinking fuel filter? coudl it be injectors or vaccum leak?
wanna know what im looking at so i can check it while there/know how serius it may be and use it as a baraining chip....

only think in not too sure about is that its lt bronze... with bronze interior. not my first choice of color but if the price is right.... ( I could always repaint some time down the road.....)
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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Could be low fuel pressure, pump/filter/reg. Put a fuel pressure gauge on the schrader valve. You want to see pressure above 30lbs.
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