L82 Differences from L48 Appearances

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Sep 2, 2001 | 05:45 PM

Paul L

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Re: L82 Differences from L48 Appearances (JRChurch)

Here is a pic of a 1979 L-82. Difference in that year was the L-48 had the steel valve covers and intake (blue).

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Sep 2, 2001 | 05:54 PM

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Re: L82 Differences from L48 Appearances (JRChurch)

The only exterior difference that I can see on my 80 is the L-82 above the side fender vent on either side. Some earlier L-82's have their markings on the hood. Engine wise is the higher compression ratio, bigger valves, ports, 4-bolt main, finned valve covers, more agressive cam. I believe the starter is a higher output also. L8TER, Paul.

Sep 3, 2001 | 01:23 AM

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Re: L82 Differences from L48 Appearances (JRChurch)

Here is a 73 L82:

Only real difference is the valve covers. Also the L82 has a larger balancer (8" vs 6.75"). Otherwise the emissions equipment will vary year by year. But all L82s used the A.I.R. pumps.

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Sep 3, 2001 | 01:33 AM

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Re: L82 Differences from L48 Appearances (Tom73)

:lol:
Tom, Nice picture. I probably should have told you when I sent you that picture that it is actually a L-48 with L-82 valve covers. One of the previous owners (Bubba's) was kind enough to upgrade those for me.

Kevin

Sep 3, 2001 | 01:49 AM

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Re: L82 Differences from L48 Appearances (Kevin_73)

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Kevin,
Sorry, but that pic is from Ron De Vries' garage. Here is yours:

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Sep 3, 2001 | 02:01 AM

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Re: L82 Differences from L48 Appearances (Tom73)

:bb
Oops, sorry about that. I could have sworn that was one of the pics I sent you of my engine. I'm embarrased.

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Sep 3, 2001 | 04:19 AM

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Re: L82 Differences from L48 Appearances (Kevin_73)

If this is useful, here is my 73 L-48 with the L82 valve covers. They should look very similar.

Sep 3, 2001 | 11:43 AM

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Re: L82 Differences from L48 Appearances (Corellian Corvette)

I have the same Edelbrok carb on my 73, but I haven't been able to find a idle stop solenoid to fit. Can you tell me where you found yours and what the part number is??

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Kevin