Basic Mods for a '79 L48
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From: East Stroudsburg PA
Basic Mods for a '79 L48
A friend of mine has a stock '79 L48. I don't know much about these because I didn't have mine for very long.
Has anyone had any experience with basic mods? I'm talking things like intake, headers, possibly carb, and maybe roller rockers (1.5 or 1.6?).
Any input would be great!
Thanks,
Peter
Has anyone had any experience with basic mods? I'm talking things like intake, headers, possibly carb, and maybe roller rockers (1.5 or 1.6?).
Any input would be great!
Thanks,
Peter
Drifting
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Re: Basic Mods for a '79 L48 (PETER76)
True dual exhaust system is a great place to start if you can legally do it in PA. L-48's can really benefit from a bigger cam too. A good recurve kit is also a good bang for the buck. Just these three mods really woke up my '76 L-48. I have since added heads and headers.... GOOD LUCK
Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Re: Basic Mods for a '79 L48 (PETER76)
Roller rockers are probably the least bang for your buck. I agree that cam, intake, headers, and exhaust are likely the best place to start.
Melting Slicks
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From: Deltona (son of Deland and DAYTONA) FL
Re: Basic Mods for a '79 L48 (page62)
Roller rockers are probably the least bang for your buck. I agree that cam, intake, headers, and exhaust are likely the best place to start.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Basic Mods for a '79 L48 (PETER76)
Roller rockers will have none to minimal effect depending on ratio & will run about like stock L-48. More cam is needed.
Peter
Cam & exhaust. See what many refer to as my Exhaust topic. http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ganeyexhaust.htm
When the cam is done is a good time to do intake.
Peter
Cam & exhaust. See what many refer to as my Exhaust topic. http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/ganeyexhaust.htm
When the cam is done is a good time to do intake.
