1980 razz

WHAT WOULD BE THE EASIEST UPGRADES TO DO ON MY 1980L-82 FOR EXTRA HORSEPOWER...the engine is all stock exept for an electric fuel pump..money is a factor also so i would like to find some upgrades that wouldnt be to expensive and that i could do myself..this is an automatic..


I FOUND A B&M FUEL INJECTED(SUPERDUCTION)BLOWER FOR SMALL BLOCK CHEVYS OFF OF ANOTHER 350 ON EBAY..what kind of extra hp would that give me and how hard to install?
[Modified by 1980 razz, 4:57 PM 11/15/2001]


[Modified by 1980 razz, 11:51 AM 11/17/2001]

79MakoL82

Easiest, least expensive. If possible, dump the 2-1-2 exhaust and cats. If you can, go true duals no cats.

MotorHead

Yes, Duals then intake and headers and performance carb.
Then cam and heads etc. etc. etc. you get the idea :D

daily_driver

well once you get down to the intake then you might as well do the other things too!!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :yesnod: :yesnod:

then you find you have almost a whole new engine......

im sorry i didnt change my cam and lifters out when i had the intake off....

i dont have any plans to do it anytime soon!!.....

MIKER

In trying to match your "cheap-n-easy" request, my vote is for optimizing what you already have. Often times, working on a budget with only what you have can be the most rewarding.

Purchase one of those "KwikCurve" distributer recurve kits from Lars. It only costs $39
I posted a review about my experience with it http://www.corvetteforum.cc/reviews/...=426&TopicID=2

After you get your ignition timing squared away learn how to tweak you carburetor for peak performance. I recommend the book "Rochester Carburetors" written by Doug Roe. $8 to $13 www.amazon.com

Those two areas yield the best "bang for the buck". Other than these two areas it seems to me like the amount of money spent vs. HP return goes exponentially out of wack but certainly still worth the effort!

Enjoy!:seeya

nunus79

Miker, GOOD ANSWER.

Add to that a cat gut & K&N filter for another $35.

The L82 got enough cam & intake to keep you happy for awhile. Save up for heads & exhaust as future projects.

Easy Mike

Razz -- cheapest and easiest is to keep what you've got and keep it tuned.
:)

ylose

some ideas...
-exhaust is the major restriction -go dual with headers (no cats is possible)
-tweak carb+distrib
-then intake....let it breathe...
-then go for heads....second best bet...being an L-82 you could rework them at a shop or use aftermarkets

-cam+lifters is definately hands on...and a bigger job...so if you want to avoid tearing up your engine apart do this last...but if possible do it when you do the heads so you can match them together...

p.s.- Best BANG for the BUCK ....hands down ...is put a lil' nitrous in it...small V8's can handle a shot of 75-125HP when you want to play would be a simple add-on for a stock engine or mildly built up one.....whatever they say....you can't beat the price and performance of Nitrous....its an unbeatable performance add-on for the cost and simplicity....all engines are able to handle more horse power than stock...so if you stay in their recomendations of HP for the hardware they provide....it won't hurt anything..
just use a WOT sensor and NOT the lil' red button....LOL....cause sometimes its hard to stop squeezing the juice....


[Modified by ylose, 7:35 AM 11/16/2001]

Ganey

Nice 80. A lot of what has been mentioned is tuning.

Fix exhaust. This was on the forum but is lost again. See Why Exhaust is Big Problem on 75-81 for HP at http://www.corvettefaq.com/
Engine/Drivetrain
Ganey Exhaust Post

Then cam & intake. Many do heads later when ready.

This is a good start & can put it over 300 HP & running like a CORVETTE.

:cool:

1980 razz

hey miker..how hard was the kwikcurve of lars to install ? i apprieciate all the feedback and think i will do as u said along with some kind of exhaust upgrade after that.. :eek:

1980 razz

aloha mike , do u know where on the island can i find a k&n filter ,,,, :confused: and can u please explain cat gut to me :confused: thanx

hey i think i saw ur vette for the first time the other night..i was on kuhio st. wikiki ,in front of 7-11..i tried to get ur attention but u were on a cell phone...was that u :confused: nice vette regardless if it was or not :cool:


[Modified by 1980 razz, 2:08 PM 11/16/2001]

MIKER

1980 Razz: Before you decide to purchase the SVE KwikCurve kit, I recommend that you hook up a timing light to your car to see what it’s current settings are. (Initial and total timing advance @ a given RPM.)
The installation was VERY easy. The procedure is outlined well in the included instruction booklet. It leaves nothing to guess.
Basically you need either a timing light that has an adjustable advance feature OR you can use a regular non-adjustable timing light if you place “timing tape” around the harmonic balancer so that you can see the varying degrees that you will need to observe during the process.
I’m at work right now and going from memory so excuse me if I miss something but I’m just trying to convey generalities regarding the process.
-Verify and record the timing results with your stock setup.
-Install the centrifugal advance springs provided with the kit and record timing results.
-Remove distributor from engine, verify end-play setting and correct if needed.
-Install the new vacuum advance unit, modified weights and springs.
-Re-install distributor and set initial timing and then check and record centrifugal advance settings vs. RPM.
-Go for a test ride to see if you can feel any difference. Unless the previous owner had already optimized the timing you WILL FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

Take your time and enjoy it. I should take less than 2 hours at your leisure.

Have fun!

nunus79

One day soon, we should get together & I'll show you a free-er flowing catalytic converter (the gutted cat). K&N filters are sold at Napa, Checkers, Ron's, to name a few. That wasn't me cruising thru waikiki. I have seen another black/red 79 cruising around. Must have been that one.
Norris

daily_driver

and i thought checkers only sold hamburgers!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

ok obviously theres none in florida

;) ;)

79MakoL82

HEY, two Big Buffords for $3.00!!!!!!! :cheers:

1980 razz

hey nunus i think im going to cruise out to wendys on sat. to check out the vettes at hca cruise night that cappy was telling me about..hope u will be there :cheers:

daily_driver

hahaha

thats alright buddy,

im eating carrabas takeout tonight!!

sirlion marsala with fetuccini alfredo

yum yum!!

:p: :p: :p:

jerryp58

If you don't mind ignoring any safety considerations, take the spare off and see if you notice any difference.

Maybe it's my imagination, but I swear the car feels lighter and like I've "pulled in the anchor". I don't know how much weight that removes, but I know it's about 1" to 2" higher in the back now.

I carry a cell phone & "fix a flat" now instead: Substaintially lighter :yesnod:

Anyway, besides getting stranded somewhere, the biggest concern I had with the spare removal was the concern some brought up about reduced structural strength in the event of a rear collision. Definitely something to think about.

Just a thought.

1980 razz

thanx jerry but thats the one thing ive allready done :D

jerryp58

So, do you think it made a difference?

Jerry