For the 1979 the fifth digit in the VIN stated engine, 8=195hp standard and 4=225hp L82. You can also check the stamp pad on the engine block, passenger side front below valve cover, it should be stamped with either ZBA plus the last numbers in your VIN, this would be L82 with manual trans and ZBB for L82 with auto trans.
how to idenify L82 option
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Don't know what engine I have - how can I tell
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I saw somewhere a detail of how many 1978 Corvette Pace cars were made with an L82 and RPO MM4 (4 speed manual transmission). Any idea where I can get the information or what the number is? Thanks
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what was different about the L82 MOTOR from the other motor horsepower, etc how can you tell them apart and was there many vettes with the L82 motor in them
1974 Chevrolet Corvette
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L82 turbo 400 3 speed. Looking to know what were common rear end gear ratios
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