Engine Summary
- Manufacturer
- Chevrolet Motor Division
- Family
- Chevrolet small-block V8
- Displacement
- 350 cubic inches
Also Known As
1976 Corvette L48 350/1801976 Corvette L82 350/210
Engine profile
1976 Chevrolet Corvette V8 range
Chevrolet small-block V8 · 350 cubic inches · Chevrolet Motor Division
Identification reference
Engine Details
Source-backed component numbers, codes, stampings, and application notes.
Block and head castings
- Value
- 3970010 block and 333882 heads listed for the 350 range
- Application
- Casting numbers are only part of an identity check and do not prove original installation
- Type
- block / casting number
- Car pages
- 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1973-1977 Mechanical Judging Score Sheet , 1976 Corvette Identification Numbers
Engine suffix and partial VIN
- Value
- CKW L48 manual; CKX L48 automatic; CLS L48 California automatic; CHC L82 manual; CKC L82 automatic
- Application
- Transmission and emissions application alter the suffix; castings, dates, partial VIN, induction, HEI, converter equipment, and records must agree
- Type
- engine assembly / stamp
- Location
- Front block pad and casting locations
- Car pages
- 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1973-1977 Mechanical Judging Score Sheet , 1976 Corvette Identification Numbers
RPO L48 350 V8
- Value
- 180 SAE net hp; 270 lb-ft; 8.5:1; Rochester Quadrajet; L VIN engine letter
- Application
- Standard engine; 40,838 installations implied after subtracting L82 orders
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1976 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1976 Corvette Performance and Specifications , 1976 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers
RPO L82 350 V8
- Value
- 210 SAE net hp; 255 lb-ft; 9.0:1; Rochester Quadrajet; X VIN engine letter
- Application
- Optional high-performance small-block; 5,720 orders; unavailable in California
- Type
- engine assembly / specification
- Car pages
- 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1976 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1976 Corvette Performance and Specifications , 1976 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers
High Energy Ignition
- Value
- Electronic HEI distributor with engine- and emissions-specific identifiers
- Application
- Distributor number, date, wiring, tachometer, emissions equipment, and records must agree
- Type
- ignition / specification
- Car pages
- 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Sources: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Vehicle Information Kit , 1976 Corvette Identification Numbers , 1976 Corvette Tech Center
Cars Using This Engine
1 linked car page.
Two-seat fiberglass coupe with removable roof panels and fixed rear glass
1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Unique hood, forward air intake, deleted rear-deck vents, and partial steel underbody