New to corvettes
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1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2013
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New to corvettes
I am 18yrs old and I got my first corvette!
It's an 84 and I am trying to learn more and more about it. My question is, can anybody make me a list of performance upgrades than I can do, and that you think will help me learn more about the corvette world ( I already added an after market exhaust)
It's an 84 and I am trying to learn more and more about it. My question is, can anybody make me a list of performance upgrades than I can do, and that you think will help me learn more about the corvette world ( I already added an after market exhaust)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Dublin CA
Welcome to the Forum. There is a wealth of information here. Before you start, I suggest that you read Vader86 home page......good information here.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/vader86/
The 84 was the first and only year with the crossfire, so it stands out there by itself. Remember that HP costs $$$$$$. It will cost even more if you have someone else to the work. I would suggest that you enjoy the car first and get used to it. I would suggest that the first upgrade just be a basic tune up with new plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
Send us pictures.....
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c4/vader86/
The 84 was the first and only year with the crossfire, so it stands out there by itself. Remember that HP costs $$$$$$. It will cost even more if you have someone else to the work. I would suggest that you enjoy the car first and get used to it. I would suggest that the first upgrade just be a basic tune up with new plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
Send us pictures.....
Racer
Joined: Jun 2011
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Id recommend doing poly bushings/ball joints/tie rods first. It might not be that fast but a good suspension will make you love the car.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Nothing like throwing my 85 into a corner at 50 and sailing out as smooth as butter.
On a silly note... it would be good to do this because there's definitely one or two bushings about to go out. Plus, you'll learn a thing or two about your suspension.
On another note, focus on fixing the car first... never let anyone tell you that a used car doesn't need anything. 30 years has broken, loosened, or worn something and you'll find it very fast if you're digging around in the car.
Good luck.
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Burning Brakes
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From: norway
port the intake , kn filter , fp to 14 psi, timing to 10 deg, then the car start making hp !!!!http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...ire-31877.html
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2012
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but... i have my own seal coating business so that helps with the cost.
my point to the OP is that it can be done!