Below is a listing of detailed engine specifications for the 1982 Corvette L83 Crossfire Injection engine:
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Availability: | Standard |
| Type: | Overhead valve, pushrod V8, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Displacement: | 350 ci. (5.735 L) |
| Horsepower: | 200 hp @ 4,200 rpm |
| Torque | 285 lb-ft. @ 2800 rpm |
| Stroke | 4.00 in. (101.6 mm) x 3.48 in. (3.48 mm) |
| Bore Spacing (C/L - C/L): | 4.40 in. (11.8 mm) |
| Cylinder No. System: | Left Hand Bank: 1-3-5-7 Right Hand Bank: 2-4-6-8 |
| Firing Order: | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Cylinders | |
| Head & Block Material: | Cast alloy iron |
| Block Deck Height: | 9.03 in. (229.4 mm) |
| Head Volume (cm3): | 73.27 |
| Head Gasket Thickness (compressed): | 0.021 |
| Head Gasket Volume (cm3): | 4.60 |
| Mounting Points: | Front: 2 Rear: 1 |
| Min. Combustion Chamber Total Vol. (cm3): | 75.47 |
| Deck Clearance - Min Below: | 0.025 |
| Recommended Fuel: | 87 Octane Unleaded |
| Total Dressed Engine Dry Weight*: | 584 lbs (264.8 kg) |
| * - Dry weight includes front of engine from fan to rear face of block including coolant, radiator hoses, engine mountings and accelerator controls. | |
| Pistons | |
| Material: | Cast Aluminum Alloy |
| Type and Finish: | Closed Skirt and Sump Head |
| Mass Weight: | 21.24 oz. (0.606 kg) |
| Clearance Limitations: | Top Land: 0.030 - 0.33 (0.762 - 0.838) Top Skirt: 0.0012 - 0.0017 (0.03 - 0.043) |
| Ring Groove Diameter: | Ring No. 1: 3.541 - 3.556 (89.94 - 90.32) Ring No. 2: 3.541 - 3.556 (89.94 - 90.32) Ring No. 3: 3.577 - 3.592 (90.86 - 91.24) |
| Ring Function: | Ring No. 1: Compression Ring No. 2: Compression Ring No. 3: Oil |
| Ring Compression: | Upper: Radius Face - Molybdenum Filled Channel Lower: Tapered Face, Inside Bevel Width: 0.0773 - 0.0780 (1.963 - 1.981) Gap - Upper: 0.010 - 0.020 (0.25 - 0.51) Gap - Lower: 0.013 - 0.025 (0.33 - 0.63) |
| Ring Oil: | Type: 0.50 - Stainless Steel Coating: Minimum Chrome Thickness: 0.002 (0.051) Width: 0.185 - 0.187 (4.700 - 4.75) Gap: 0.015 - 0.055 (0.38 - 1.40) |
| Expanders: | In oil ring assembly |
| Pins: | Type: Locked in Rod Material: Chromium Steel (1018) Length: 2.990 - 3.010 (75.95 - 76.15) Diameter: 0.9270 - 0.9273 (23.546 - 23.553) Clearance in Piston: 0.00025 - 0.00035 (0.0063 - 0.0089) AMT Offset in Piston: Major Thrust Side - 0.060 (1.52) |
| Rods | |
| Material: | 1037 or 1038 Steel |
| Mass Weight: | 21.32 oz (604.47 g) |
| Length (C/L to C/L): | 5.696 - 5.705 (144.6 - 144.9) |
| Bearing: | Material: Premium Aluminum Length: 0.837 (21.26) Clearance Limitations: 0.0010 - 0.0025 (0.0254 - 0.0635) End Play: 0.006 - 0.016 (0.15 - 0.41) |
| Valves | |
| Type: | Standard Exhaust |
| Push Rods: | Diameter & Length: 0.3125 & 7.724 (7.9 x 196.2) Material: Carbonitrited - Welded Steel Tubing |
| Rocker Ratio: | 1.50:1 |
| Operating Tappet Clearance: | 0 |
| Timing: | Intake: Exhaust: |
| Valve Open Overlap Deg.: | 88 |
| Overall Intake Valve: | Material: SAE 3140 a - Forged Steel, Chrome Flash Stem - (full chrome) Length: 4.880 (123.95) Actual Overall Head Diameter: 1.940 (49.28) Seat Angle & Face Degree: 46, 45 Stem Diameter: 0.3410 - 0.3417 (8.661 - 8.679) Stem to Guide Clearance: 0.0010 - 0.0027 (0.025 - 0.069) Lift @ Zero Lash: 0.410 (10.41) Outer Spring / Valve Closed: 76 - 84 @ 1.70 (338 - 474 @ 43.2_) Press & Length / Valve Open: 194 - 206 @ 1.25 (863 - 916 @ 31.75) - (N @ mm (Newton meters - Pound at inches)) |
| Exhaust Valve: | Material: 21 - 2N Steel - Aluminized Head - (chrome flash stem) Overall Length: 4.920 (125.0) Overall Head Diameter: 1.50 (38.1) Seat Angle & Face Degree: 46, 45 Stem Diameter: 0.3410 - 0.3417 (8.661 - 8.679) Stem to Guide Clearance: 0.0010 - 0.0027 (0.025 - 0.069) Lift @ Zero Lash: 0.423 (10.74) Outer Spring / Valve Closed: 76 - 84 @ 1.70 (338 - 474 @ 43.2_) Press & Length / Valve Open: 194 - 206 @ 1.25 (863 - 916 @ 31.75) Inner Spring Valve Closed & Open: Spring Damper - (N @ mm (Newton meters - Pound at inches)) |
| Crankshaft | |
| Material: | Cast Nodular Iron |
| Vibration Damper Type: | Rubber Mounted Inertia |
| End Thrust: | Taken by bearing #5 |
| End Play: | 0.002 - 0.007 (0.051 - 0.178) |
| Main Bearing: | Material: Steel Backing with Aluminum Alloy Backing Clearance: 0.002 - 0.0035 (0.0508 - 0.0889) Journal Diameter and Bearing Overall Length: |
| Camshaft | |
| Location: | In Block Above Crankshaft |
| Material: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Bearing Material and No.: | Steel Backed Babbit - 5 |
| Drive Type: | Drive: Silent Chain Crankshaft Gear / Sprocket Material: Sintered Iron Camshaft Gear / Sprocket Material: Aluminum Nylon No. Timing Chain Links: 46 Chain / Belt Width & Pitch: 0.625 (15.87) & .0500 (12.7) |
| Lubrication System | |
| Type: | Main Bearings: Pressure Connecting Rods: Pressure Piston Pins: Splash Camshaft Bearings: Pressure Tappets: Pressure Timing Gear / Chain: Centrifugally Oiled by Camshft BRG Cylinder Walls: Pressure |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Normal Oil Pressure: (kPa (PSI) @ ENG RPM) |
310 (45) |
| Oil Intake Type | Stationary |
| Oil Filter System Type | Full Flow |
| Crankcase Capacity - L (qt) | 3.8 (4.0) |
| Exhaust System | |
| Type | Dual System |
| Type & No. of Mufflers | Reverse Flow - 2 |
| Muffler: | Shell: Sheet Heat Steel Aluminum Coating Cover: Stainless Steel Outer Wrap |
| Resonator Type | None |
| Exhaust Pipe | Material: Laminated Stainless Steel Tubing Branch OD Wall Thickness: 2.75 x 0.045 (69.85 x 1.143) Main OD Wall Thickness: 3.0 x 0.072 (96.0 x 1.83) |
| Intermediate Pipe: | Material: Aluminum Coated Stainless Steel Tubing OD Wall Thickness: 2.50 x 0.072 (63.5 x 1.83) |
| Tail Pipe: | Material: Aluminum Coated Steel Tubing OD Wall Thickness: 2.25 x 0.072 (57.15 x 1.83) |
| Fuel System | |
| Carburetor: | Type: Cross-Fire Injection SAE Flange Size: 1.50 Idle Speed (Automatic): 500 Intake Manifold Heat Control: Exhaust Choke Type: None |
| Air Cleaner: | Type: Single Snorkel Filter: Replaceable Paper Element |
| Fuel Pump: | Type: Electric Location: In Fuel Tank |
| Fuel Tank: | Capacity: Approximately 24 Gal. (90.9 L) Location: Body Cavity at Rear of Deck Area Filler: Center of Rear Upper Deck Area |
| Cooling System | |
| Type: | Pressure-Vented through Coolant Recovery System |
| System Capacity: | With Heater: 21.6 QTS (20.4 L) - Without Heater: Heater is Standard Equipment |
| Circulation Type: | Choke |
| Thermostat: | Type: Centrifugal Starts to Open: 195o F (90.6oC) |
| Water Pump: | Type: Centrifugal No. of Pumps: One Drive: V-Belt Bearing Type: Sealed Double Row Ball |
| Bypass Recirculation Type: | Internal |
| Radiator Core Type: | Crossflow - Tube and Center |
| Water Jackets: | Full Length of Cylinder |
| Water Circulation: | All Around Cylinder |
| Radiator Core: | Standard: H.D: |
| Radiator Hose: | Lower (No., Type, Diameter (in.)): One, Molded, 1.50 (38.1) Upper (No., Type, Diameter (in.)): One, Molded, 1.25 (31.75) Bypass: None |
| Radiator Cap Relief Valve: | Opens @ approximately 15.0 (103.4) PSI |
| Standard Fan: | No. of Blades & Diameter: 5 Staggered - 18.0 (457.2) - (The auxiliary electric cooling fan is listed as "Standard Equipment".) Ratio Fan to Crankshaft Revolutions: 1.24:1 Fan Cutout: Thermomodulated Viscous Type Clutch Drive: One V-Belt |
| Exhaust Emission System | |
| Type: | Air injection with computer command control |
| Air Injection Pump: | Type: Vane Displacement: 19 (311.4) Drive Ratio: 1.53 |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation System: | Drive Type: V-Belt Type: Controlled Flow Valve Type: VAC Modulated Shut-Off and Meter Valve Valve Location: RH Rear at Manifold Energy Source Control: Carb. Vacuum Exhaust Source: Manifold Exhaust Crossover Exhaust Cooler Type: None Orifice Qty: 1 Point of Exhaust Injection: Inlet Manifold |
| Catalytic Converter System: | Catalyst Type: Platinum-Palladium Catalyst Volume - L (in3): 2.786 (170) Substrate Type: Dual Bead Container Location: Below Right Side Underbody Passenger Seat |
| Crankcase Emission System | |
| Type: | Air Induction |
| Control Unit: | Make: A.C. Location: LH Front Rocker Cover Energy Source: Manifold Vacuum Energy Source: Manifold Vacuum Control: Variable Orifice Discharges To: Inlet Manifold Air Source: Carb Air Inlet Flame Arrestor: Screen |
| Evaporative Emission System | |
| Fuel Tank: | Thermal Exapansion: Approximately 10% of Refill Capacity Vapor Liquid Separator Type: Integral with Fuel Tank |
| Vapor Storage: | Vented To: Fuel Tank Canister Volume: Approximately 50 Grams Storage Capacity |
| Electrical System | |
| Battery: | Make: Delco Remy Freedom II Voltage Rating: 12V SAE Capacity: 115 Minute Reserve Location: Rear of Driver Seat Storage Compartment |
| Alternator: | Make & Model: Delco Remy - 1103103 Type & Rating: Diode Rectified - 63 |
| Regulator: | Make: Delco Remy Type: Micro Circuit Integral with Alternator |
| Electrical System - Starting | |
| Start Motor: | Make: Delco Remy Model: 1998241 |
| Motor Drive: | Engagement Type: Positive Shift Solenoid Pinion Engages From: Rear No. of Teeth: Pinion - 9, Flywheel - 168 Type & Make: High Energy (HEI) &l Delco Remy |
| Ignition System: | Model: Integral with Distributor Spark Plug: Make & Model No: AC R45TS Thread: 14 Gap: .045 (1.143) |
| Note: First measurements are U.S. customary units and those in the parentheses are SI metric units. | |