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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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what is the differnce between a L-48 and L-82 motor
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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what is the differnce between a L-48 and L-82 motor
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L-82's had a forged bottom end. Also had a much better cam.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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the sound comming from under the hood,but not much else happening.
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L-82's had a forged bottom end. Also had a much better cam.
any exteral phisically difference,looks,etc
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any exteral phisically difference,looks,etc
Nope don't believe so...they may have some sort of badge though. I'm not sure about that.
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78 L-82..
*higher lift cam shaft..
*Impact extruded pistons..
*Forged crankshaft with four bolt mains..
*Finned aluminum rocker covers..etc
*Larger valved cylinder heads..

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