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1982 Corvette

1982 Corvette Engine:
Cross-Fire Injection Debuts

1982 Corvette Engine With Cross Fire Injection

1982 Corvette Engine With Cross Fire Injection

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1982 Corvete Engine Schematic

1982 Corvete Engine Schematic

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The 1982 Corvette engine bay offered a glimpse into the future. A new fuel delivery system called "Cross-Fire Injection" made it's debut. Sometimes called "Throttle Body Injection", it can be thought of as a combination of a carburetor and fuel injection. The new system enabled the engine to be rated at 200 hp and still satisfied the increasingly stringent anti-smog regulations. A new electrical fuel pump integral to the gas tank was part of the system.

1982 Corvete Engine Schematic

1982 Corvete Engine Schematic

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Drivetrain choices unfortunately hit a new low in 1982. Basically there were no choices. Only one engine was possible: 350 cu. in., 200 hp. Mated to it was a four speed automatic transmission new that year to Corvettes. It featured a new fuel saving torque convertor clutch in gears two, three and four. A manual transmission was not available. California Corvettes were the same as those sold elsewhere. Other years in which the Corvette was similarly restricted include 1953, 1954 and 2020 thru 2022.


1982 Chevrolet Corvette Engine

1982 Chevrolet Corvette Engine

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1982 Chevrolet Corvette Cross Fire Emblem

1982 Chevrolet Corvette Cross Fire Emblem

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"Cross-Fire Injection" emblem as featured on the front fender of 1982 Corvettes.


1982 Chevrolet Corvette Rear Suspension

1982 Chevrolet Corvette Rear Suspension

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First available in 1981 automatic transmission Corvettes, a new weight saving and performance enhancing fiberglass leaf spring was part of the rear suspension in all 1982 Corvettes.

1982 Chevrolet Corvette

1982 Chevrolet Corvette

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1982 Corvette Part Two
1982 Corvette Options