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Old 04-28-2008, 12:01 PM   #4
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Re: What does it take to convert to a L82 350?

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Originally Posted by thrasher
It takes a lot more than that. The L82 uses 4 bolt mains and a forged crank, in addition to a different cam and higher compression pistons. Even then, the L82 is a dog compared to more modern setups, like a vortec kit. With the money you spent converting to an L82 setup, you would be far better off rebuilding and going to a higher compression setup or even getting a crate engine.
the Vortec heads work pretty good with a L-82 spec cam
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