1978 Engine Specs

1978 RPO L82

Engine Availability 350 Cu.In.
RPO L82
Net Brake HP @ RPM 220@5200 (313HP Gross)
Net Torque @ RPM (lb-ft) 260@3600 (355 Gross)

 

 

1978 RPO L82   Engine Specifications

Engine Type V-8 OHV
Piston Displacement (Cu.In.) 350
Availability RPO L82
Number of cylinders Eight
Bore and Stroke (nominal) 4.00 x 3.48
Compression Ratio 9.00:1
Taxable (SAE) Horsepower 51.2
Firing Order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Idling Speed Manual Trans (in neutral) 900
Automatic Trans (in Drive) 700
Compression Press. (PSI) At Cranking Speed, Engine Hot 150
Power Plant Mounting Two front and one rear, compression type
Measurements Fan to rear of engine block 30.86
Top air cleaner to bottom oil pan 29.42
Exhaust manifold to generator (width) 28.53

Engine Block Casting Number
3970010

Engine Block Casting Plant
Saginaw

Engine Block Casting Date
Feb 11, 1978

Engine Assembly Date
July 21, 1978

Engine Assembly Plant
Flint (Engine)

L82Dyno