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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Default 84 crossfire throttle performance switch performance tip!

It is said to produce 12 - 15 hp. According to an old issue of corvette fever aug 1999. Hp gain of 15.6 and 16.4 torque.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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I hope ya got some thick skin bro, these dogs will bite.
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Old people these days...
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Originally Posted by 1984crossfirefuelie
It is said to produce 12 - 15 hp. According to an old issue of corvette fever aug 1999. Hp gain of 15.6 and 16.4 torque.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Crepitus
I hope ya got some thick skin bro, these dogs will bite.
That's O.K....he likes it. Guy is apparently a masochist or something. He does this same stuff on several forums and has used probably 15 different screen names that I alone, have seen. He's like that idiot kid in grade school who wants attention SO badly, he'll take any kind he can get....even if it's the kind where everyone is beating him up.
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I'm looking for an extra 12-15hp for my 84. Where can I buy one of these switches?
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Originally Posted by 383vett
I'm looking for an extra 12-15hp for my 84. Where can I buy one of these switches?
Your car would be a lot faster if the front end was not sticking way up in the air like that! A 500# front bumper should help a lot!
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Originally Posted by Tom400CFI
That's O.K....he likes it. Guy is apparently a masochist or something. He does this same stuff on several forums and has used probably 15 different screen names that I alone, have seen. He's like that idiot kid in grade school who wants attention SO badly, he'll take any kind he can get....even if it's the kind where everyone is beating him up.
Sounds like a certain Californian we all know.....

Originally Posted by Crepitus
Your car would be a lot faster if the front end was not sticking way up in the air like that! A 500# front bumper should help a lot!
That is your problem...aerodynamic drag. If you're gonna leave the front end off the ground like that, you'll need the throttle switch, 15 lbs of fuel pressure, and 12 degrees of timing.
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Originally Posted by Crepitus
Your car would be a lot faster if the front end was not sticking way up in the air like that! A 500# front bumper should help a lot!
If I run the quarter backwards, will the front end stay down? Can I run the car this way with the switch? Now what about the asian woman thing?
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Originally Posted by 383vett
If I run the quarter backwards, will the front end stay down? Can I run the car this way with the switch? Now what about the asian woman thing?
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Originally Posted by 383vett
I'm looking for an extra 12-15hp for my 84. Where can I buy one of these switches?

15 HORSES for 84 Vettes Only
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Thanks guys for posting on every post I do. Following in all of the performance tips. I will be counting on you fellas to keep bringing my topics to the top for other crossfire owners to benefit.
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Originally Posted by 1984crossfirefuelie
Thanks guys for posting on every post I do. Following in all of the performance tips. I will be counting on you fellas to keep bringing my topics to the top for other crossfire owners to benefit.
Translation:
"Keep kicking me! It hurts, but it's so much better than having no friends and no one to talk to! MMmmm...That dirt (with a little grass mixed in) tastes great! Thank you brother, may I have another!"
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Originally Posted by PLRX


Originally Posted by Tom400CFI
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"Keep kicking me! It hurts, but it's so much better than having no friends and no one to talk to! MMmmm...That dirt (with a little grass mixed in) tastes great! Thank you brother, may I have another!"
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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This must be true about the TPS.
I read that if you get a spare key made at lowes its good for an additional 20hp if used in the ignition over the stock key. I wouldn't recommend having one made a Home Depot cause those are only good for about a 14hp gain.

If you read it on the net it MUST BE TRUE
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Originally Posted by PLRX
I have an 84. Scheduled to dyno as soon as I install the switch. What address do I send $$$ to? Are they backordered? If I can get one this week, I'm willing to pay extra.
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