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TB Conversion (1/5)
7/27/10 5:34pm

Jreis
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Rumson, NJ - USA

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1982 Corvette (current) 1987 Coupe 4+3 (past) 2003 Z06 (past)

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Hello all.

I am thinking of converting my crossfire injection to a carburetor. Any pros or cons? Do I need to replace the intake or will the carburetor fit on top?

Your help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

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TB Conversion (2/5)
7/28/10 12:19am

tb2k82ce

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Lemon Grove, CA - USA

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1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.

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I have a garage that I have some engine work done for me talk to me about converting my crossfire injection system. He said he could get me a little more power and keep it California smog legal at the same time. I'm not interested yet.

I'm going out of town for a couple of weeks starting tomorrow. So I will not be able to go down and question him about it. But if you are serious and do not get the info you need between now and the 17 of Aug drop me a PM and I will go down and collect some information from him.

By the way if you convert, what are you going to do with all of your crossfire stuff? gilohatfield@sbcglobal.net

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TB Conversion (3/5)
7/28/10 12:46pm

DaveM

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Flanders, NJ - USA

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1982 Black, ZZ4, Hooker Side Pipes, 3.55 Rear, Rebuilt & upgraded 700R4, All new suspension, brakes, & new Charcoal interior.

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You will have to replace the intake, also new throttle cable (from '80-81) will work. Need new bracket for the TV cable to trans. must be set up just right or you'll be replacing the trans also.

There are several changes needed in the wiring so the computer is not in control anymore. Power to fuel pump relay must now by-pass the computer. If you have QQ plates you can get rid of all the smog stuff. Not sure about the distributor? It's not a real simple switch.

Dave

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TB Conversion (4/5)
7/28/10 3:40pm

dskopp
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Oak Creek, WI - USA

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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!

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Converting Crossfire to a Carb?????? Where are those guys in the White Coats when you need them????

Dan

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TB Conversion (5/5)
7/28/10 9:13pm

rearn2go72
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Bladenboro, NC - USA

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1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.

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[QUOTE=dskopp]Converting Crossfire to a Carb?????? Where are those guys in the White Coats when you need them????

Dan

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They're all working on their crossfires. LOL

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