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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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I have an 82 and really all i know is that i have a 5.7L Crossfire with 700R trans . I'm wondering if if it's a L88, LS1. That way i can match the proper aftermarket parts to add alot of horses and fun...
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Just one engine available in '82, the L83. No L82 or anything else.
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I have an 82 and really all i know is that i have a 5.7L Crossfire with 700R trans . I'm wondering if if it's a L88, LS1. That way i can match the proper aftermarket parts to add alot of horses and fun...
Can you post some pics of your L88,LS1 engine? Please !!!
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No not at this moment i have 3/4 of the top end torn off cause i had an intake leak over the trans causing computer retardation. The coolant sensors where picking up on an air bubble and slight over heating causing spitting and sputtering...
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