L-48?? L-82??
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From: wy
L-48?? L-82??
this is in response to Horsepower thread.... in this thread they talk about L-82's andL-48's i didnt notice there being two untill now.... i believe my original engine( i still have it, but not installed) was a l-82.... which was better?? L-48 or L-82? its a 79, maybe i misread but were there these two options in 79? thanks for any info
Drifting
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Re: L-48?? L-82?? (couldbefun)
The L-48 was the standard engine and the L-82 was the only optional engine in 79. The L-82 had a 4 bolt block, forged pistons, Aluminum intake manifold, Aluminum Valve Covers. In 79 the L-48 was rated at 195hp and the L-82 was rated at 225hp.
[Modified by Pete79L82, 8:49 PM 3/31/2002]
[Modified by Pete79L82, 8:49 PM 3/31/2002]
Drifting
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Re: L-48?? L-82?? (couldbefun)
To verify for sure: check your VIN number......If the fifth digit is an "8", its a L-48, if it is a "4" its an L-82.......the source of this info comes from my "Corvette Black Book." Hope this helps.......... :D
Melting Slicks
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Re: L-48?? L-82?? (couldbefun)
first and only so far
1979 chromium yellow w/original leather seats
muncie 4 speed
transplanted 383 stroker
new dyno results:
602 lb-ft torque
540 hp
searching for a 69 427
Are your dyno results crankshaft or rear wheel?
1979 chromium yellow w/original leather seats
muncie 4 speed
transplanted 383 stroker
new dyno results:
602 lb-ft torque
540 hp
searching for a 69 427
Are your dyno results crankshaft or rear wheel?
