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Old May 30, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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What is the stock horse power, and 0-60 for my 1976. Anyone know this one?

The only thing I have done to my car so far is new cat backs (BORLA) a tune up...
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Old May 30, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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Stock L48 was rated at 180 HP. The L82 was rated at 210 HP.
0 to 60 time you needed a sun dial. Definitly not the fastest Vette out there.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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I know its not the "fastest".. I just wanted to know... I plan to change the engine this yeat
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Old May 30, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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I actually read somewhere it did 0-60 in 5.5... haha.. but I wasn't sure..
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when we bought our 76 i looked it up and it was like 7.1 0-60
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retard question how can you tell which model is which L48 or L82?
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Old May 30, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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retard question how can you tell which model is which L48 or L82?
it will have an L-82 emblem on the sides of the hood
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Old May 30, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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and if there is no paint or emblems on the car? <- not trying to be an ***.
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Old May 30, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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Check the Vin number
5th digit is an L for the L48 and K for the L82
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Old May 30, 2006 | 08:53 PM
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ok, thanks.
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