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Jul 24, 2015 | 11:16 PM

Blessmyvette

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what is L43 on C3?

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?

Jul 24, 2015 | 11:26 PM

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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?

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

Jul 25, 2015 | 12:32 AM

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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?

Cross flags on a hood?

Jul 25, 2015 | 08:45 AM

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...an L48 emblem on the hood... What's that about?...

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

Jul 25, 2015 | 10:36 AM

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

True. But it works for me.

Jul 25, 2015 | 12:14 PM

LS4 PILOT

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True. But it works for me.

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

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

Jul 25, 2015 | 03:24 PM

Blessmyvette

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

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?

Jul 25, 2015 | 03:27 PM

Blessmyvette

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

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

So u added the L-48 emblem?

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Jul 25, 2015 | 03:44 PM

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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?

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.

Jul 25, 2015 | 03:54 PM

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So u added the L-48 emblem?

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.

Jul 26, 2015 | 09:50 AM

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...I have a 1982. I has a 350, so does that mean mine is an L-48?...

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.

Good reading here:

Jul 28, 2015 | 03:39 AM

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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.

Jul 28, 2015 | 07:20 PM

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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.

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