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Old 05-08-2002, 11:13 PM
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Default L 82 and L 48

What is the difference between the L 82 and the L 48 that gives the L 82 the extra ponies? :D
Old 05-08-2002, 11:18 PM
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Default Re: L 82 and L 48 (Mighty Mouse)

Mainly more cam & larger valves. A little more c/r as well.
Old 05-08-2002, 11:18 PM
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Default Re: L 82 and L 48 (Mighty Mouse)

The L82 has a bigger cam, better heads, and I believe a better intake manifold.
Old 05-08-2002, 11:44 PM
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Default Re: L 82 and L 48 (Ganey)

L82 is a de-tuned 1970 350/350 engine just lower compression and more polution related stuff. As a matter of fact the Goodwrench crate engine is based on a 4 bolt maine L82 engine and the good news is you can buy it for less then $1400 with a 3 year warranty.
Old 05-08-2002, 11:47 PM
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Default Re: L 82 and L 48 (Mighty Mouse)

Cam and compression. Plus a little help from larger valves. The big plus for the L82 is a stronger lower end with forged parts and 4-bolt mains. And depending upon year, the L82 had 2 1/2 inch exhaust vs the L48 2 inch exhaust.

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Old 05-09-2002, 12:53 PM
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Tom73-Dittos to all above. '78 L82's and up came with dual snorkel air filter.
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Old 05-09-2002, 01:06 PM
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Default Re: L 82 and L 48 (73-454)

But cast not forged crank, cast pistons and small cam. Got one and it is worth the money. If I keep it, I will put the aluminum heads on and it should be a nice little engine with about 330 horse.
Old 05-10-2002, 02:46 AM
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Default Re: L 82 and L 48 (Mighty Mouse)

I have a 74 w/ L82 and I would like more technical data, 250hp vs 195 for the base 350, sounds like a lot to me, any ideas to find more data, anyone? :confused:
Old 05-10-2002, 09:27 AM
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Default Re: L 82 and L 48 (KenKathy)

Ken,
The 74 is basicly the same as the 73, so take a look at The '73 Spot for details. Here is the direct like to the specs page: http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/vette73/compair.htm

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Old 05-10-2002, 03:26 PM
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Default Re: L 82 and L 48 (Mighty Mouse)

thay have a higher redline also.

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