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Old Jul 14, 2002 | 05:49 AM
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Was the block used in the '81 L81 Engine a 2 or 4 bolt block?

Thanks. :cheers:

And does anyone know what kind of internals were used?
The volume of piston dish? ect...would be a big help.


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Old Jul 14, 2002 | 02:24 PM
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I believe the L82 is a 4 bolt it also has a steel crank, others should have more info :D
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Old Jul 14, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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MOTORHEAD IS RIGHT. All L-82's had a 4-bolt main.
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Old Jul 14, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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But there were no L-82's in 81. So the answer is ?
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Old Jul 14, 2002 | 02:53 PM
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My money's on a 2-bolt block. Only way to tell for sure is to drop the pan.
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Old Jul 14, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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The L-81 engine is the computor controlled carburator version of the L-48. All of the internal parts are the same as an L-48. 2-bolt block, cast crank, 1.94 heads, same cam, same pistons and rods.

I think the stock 4 brow piston is a -11.5cc volume.
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thanks! just what i was looking for :)
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Got a little mixed up looking at your sig :bb
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