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Hey guys... so I FINALLY was able to figure out what kinda engine I have lol my vette is a 77 l-82 BUT has the L-42 engine.... so my question is, since I dont know much about cars, what upgrades can I do to this engine that can make it gain at least 200hp more? its not that clean.. but here is some pics.. Ill take any advice I can get..
First step is to remove that Edelbrock sticker. May notice an improvement right there. :-) Doubling your HP is no small task. Start with the basics like headers/exhaust, tune, heads, cam, etc and you may be pleasantly surprised.
get rid of the plastic gas filter and rubber lines.
you already have an aftermarket intake.
if you have a 195 thermostat switch to 180.
what carburetor is under the air cleaner?
has the distributor been recurved, check for light springs and aftermarket weights?
as stated above, headers of some type.
Adding 200 hp is unrealistic without a total engine teardown, machine work and replacement of most original parts. Or, you could add nitrous oxide to your existing engine - it might live for a while.
Not sure why another 200hp is your goal..But that's a real spendy upgrade for the 350 L48 engine..
You might be pleasntly surprised if you had the carp rebuilt by a competent Quadrajet mech-tech, vacuum lines all checked-reblasced.plugs, points plug wires? timing advanced 8 degrees from factory setting..The stock 350L48 is plenty quick and fast..A true 15 second quartermiler..even with some consider it's paltry 185 hp..jim
Not sure why another 200hp is your goal..But that's a real spendy upgrade for the 350 L48 engine..
You might be pleasntly surprised if you had the carp rebuilt by a competent Quadrajet mech-tech, vacuum lines all checked-reblasced.plugs, points plug wires? timing advanced 8 degrees from factory setting..The stock 350L48 is plenty quick and fast..A true 15 second quartermiler..even with some consider it's paltry 185 hp..jim
really? doesnt feel like it.. thats why I wanted more haha
...He said upgrades were made but I have no idea what since I dont know about engines...
Which is why I suggested you make the effort to know what you have before deciding to try to change it. Why not buy one of the How-To small block Chevrolet books and begin reading?
Which is why I suggested you make the effort to know what you have before deciding to try to change it. Why not buy one of the How-To small block Chevrolet books and begin reading?
I just bought it.. thanks.. I guess Im gonna have to start from 0 and figure it out all by myself lol but I like challenges, if I have questions Ill come back
A set of headers and true dual exhaust removing the restrictive Catalytic converter(if you can where you live) should be the first thing you should do.
How much money do you want to spend? As others have state your goal would most likely require you to rebuild the engine. But Headers, duel, exhaust, and cam change will make a difference. If the bottom end is in decent shape a good set of heads.
Not that its a big deal but have you confirmed the car is a L82 by the vin? Looks like the hood emblems are a bit to close to the windshield, also there are other things from the photos that make me think the car is a L48 like the 2 core radiator.
Halp! Question about engine performance!
