Blessmyvette

Recently someone told me they saw a c3 with an L48 emblem on the hood where the cross flags are. What's that about? What does the L48 stand for?

Cajun_LS3

L48 is the RPO code for the base 350ci corvette motor.

vettebuyer6369

Cross flags on a hood?

Easy Mike

Aftermarket emblems. Base engine cars (L-48) had no hood or fender emblems for engine designation.

Paul L

True. But it works for me.

LS4 PILOT

Dats purdy paint.
Ugh.......now I'm ruined again.......my paint looks soooo .....bad

Oh well......I can't see it much while driving

Blessmyvette

So the emblem didn't come on the car, the individual ordered it and put it on himself?
I have a 1982. I has a 350, so does that mean mine is an L-48?

Blessmyvette

So u added the L-48 emblem?

Cajun_LS3

I'm pretty sure yours is an L-83. I think Vettes in '82 were only offered with one engine type, a 350ci "crossfire". L-83 was the designation for those.

Paul L

I think you are referring to me. Yes that is an aftermarket emblem. It is held on by automotive adhesive GOOP. There are no holes in the hood. Been there for four years.

Easy Mike

No. the L-48 was discontinued after the 1980 model year. There were no optional engines for 1981 or 1982. All 81 models got the L-81 with computer. All 82s got the L-83 Crossfire engine with computer.

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76CSRvette

but you easily make your car an l88 a zr1 or a z06 a stingray or sting-ray even a tadpole if that's what you want from $1 to $100. Your car add whatever emblem you want.

Paul L

True, but I would draw the line at a tadpole. Perhaps an L-48 slug.

76CSRvette

this tadpole

Paul L

I have a pair of those. Didn't know they were tadpoles.