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Old 04-25-2018, 10:02 AM   #21
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I believe the early ones got the th200 then they started putting 700r4's in later.
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Old 04-25-2018, 10:04 AM   #22
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I have never encountered an original Tuned Port Fuel Injected Chevy older than 1985.
There was a fuel injection system on '84, (maybe some '83, not sure about that) consisting of dual TBI units on a cross ram-style manifold. Sorry, poor performing set up.
Slower than the carbureted cars.
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Old 04-25-2018, 10:20 AM   #23
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85 first production year for TPI in Corvette,Camaro,Firebird/Transam--
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Old 04-25-2018, 12:42 PM   #24
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I talked to NHRA in Ca. over the winter asking why 83 z28 was not on the list, after a long run around said never got specs so if its not in there you will have to take ground effects off and run as base or find a different year that has Z28 in list.
Very interesting. Do you remember who you talked to AND was it on the phone or electronic communication ? Thanks.....
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Old 04-25-2018, 01:15 PM   #25
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Never mind the ground effects
What’s the deal with Bogus 1983 front bumper
Change bumper loose 10 HP. Wtf. Explain you experts
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Old 04-25-2018, 01:34 PM   #26
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If the manufacturer didn't send the specifications to NHRA for a particular model then it will not be in the classification guide. What you need to do is get in touch with the people at GM/Chevrolet and ask them to submit spec's for it. Another good example of this is the 98 Firebird that could be had with an LS1 but it is still not included in the classification guide so you have to run your factory 98 as a 99 if you want to keep your LS1. In other words it's not NHRA's fault but the manufacturer.

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If the manufacturer didn't send the specifications to NHRA for a particular model then it will not be in the classification guide. What you need to do is get in touch with the people at GM/Chevrolet and ask them to submit spec's for it. Another good example of this is the 98 Firebird that could be had with an LS1 but it is still not included in the classification guide so you have to run your factory 98 as a 99 if you want to keep your LS1. In other words it's not NHRA's fault but the manufacturer.

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I forgot about the '98 LT1 cars. LOL
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Old 04-26-2018, 07:53 AM   #28
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I believe the early ones got the th200 then they started putting 700r4's in later.
Yes, the early ones still got the same 200 the '82s used. The 700R4 was new in '83 and replaced the 200 early in production. I have an original '83 Z/28 built in May with the 700R4. They have a unique tail housing with bosses for the torque arm bracket. '83 was the first year for the HO but was stick only. Hard to believe Chevrolet wouldn't have submitted specs on one of the most popular cars of it's time but it happens I guess, As someone mentioned earlier the the biggest blunder with the third gen cars is the legality of non Z/28 tuned port cars (never came off the assembly line).
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Just an update, the 83 Camaro z 28 has been added to the classification guide. Thank You Ryck Campbell for your effort.
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