Topic: 1980 l-48 Air Cleaner
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Based on my 1980 Vette Vin Number, the engine is an L-48 but the air cleaner is a dual snorkel with the front center air duct. All parts suppliers like Corvette Central and Eckler's show a single snorkel air cleaner for the L-48. The engine looks to be original.
Was there a change in air cleaner system at some point or was it an option of some sort?
Was there a change in air cleaner system at some point or was it an option of some sort?
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/
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Not sure what year, but at one point, ALL the later engines used the dual snorkel air cleaner...I think that started around '78-'79...
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My '80 was built in November 1979 and it had the dual snorkel air cleaner.
Chuck
Thanks for all the help.
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Corvette Black Book says they started that on the '79's to gain about 5 more hp on the L48.
Nice looking Vette you got there. Like the color.
Nice looking Vette you got there. Like the color.
Yep, ALL '79s (til 82 ) had the dual snorkel air cleaner AND the 2.5" exhaust.
Barry
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