1980 L-82 horsepower

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10-10-2006, 04:53 PM

LT4Dave

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1980 L-82 horsepower

Lokking at 1980 vette. Guy says L-82 came from factory with 300hp. My understanding is 230 hp. Am I correct? Thanks to anyone who knows the facts!!

10-10-2006, 06:02 PM

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RE: 1980 L-82 horsepower

Looks like you are correct. Here are some specs:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...80/80prod.html

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10-10-2006, 06:29 PM

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RE: 1980 L-82 horsepower

My '80 L-82 was rated, I believe, 220 hp.

10-11-2006, 01:50 AM

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RE: 1980 L-82 horsepower

Hi Lt4Dave, I think the 5th digit in the vin unlocks the answer
8 = 350 cid =190 hp
6 = 350 cid =230 hp
H = 305 cid=180 hp

10-11-2006, 12:43 PM

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RE: 1980 L-82 horsepower

I was told that all the L-82's had the higher horse power rating.

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