Who has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one?
04-17-2004, 01:10 PM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (88BlackZ-51)
I have one. Currently using the MAD dual exhaust with no cats. Not sure what you're asking
04-17-2004, 04:21 PM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (slaine)
I'm an owner of an 80 L-48.
But don't ask me any questions about my exhaust. I'm 4' of tubing away from running open headers at the moment.
But don't ask me any questions about my exhaust. I'm 4' of tubing away from running open headers at the moment.
04-17-2004, 04:57 PM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (88BlackZ-51)
I've got one but as far as the exhaust, I believe it's all stock. :confused:
04-17-2004, 05:01 PM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (1Cool80)
Speak grasshopper, what is the knowledge you seek ? :lol:
04-17-2004, 05:14 PM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (88BlackZ-51)
I have a 79, same exhaust system, Y pipe up front, back to converter and then another Y pipe into two mufflers and two tail pipes. Stock configuation.
04-17-2004, 09:08 PM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (88BlackZ-51)
Count me in....all stock here too except radio and the black paint on the windshield/t-tops trim, previous owner removed them both.
04-18-2004, 01:38 AM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (Vette-4-Life)
I have one. Currently using the MAD dual exhaust with no cats. Not sure what you're asking
I have one too with the stock exhaust. Brad, how do you like the MAD dual set-up? Looks like it bolts right in. Any difference in driving?
04-18-2004, 08:20 AM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (John65,80)
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I purchased the stainless steel version (fall '03) and it took a bit of fiddling to get everything to line up. What i did find was the left side just wouldn't go together. The center piece that replaces the cat was 3" too short, had to have a muffler shop cut a longer piece and it finally went together. If i had used the piece that MAD sent with the kit the left side would not have cleared the tire.
Overall i believe that it did offer a performance improvement (placebo effect?) as it just seems faster. Next step is to have it welded together to eliminate all the clamps.
I called MAD and they indicated that all their kits use a 20" piece for the 2 center sections. I just couldn't get it to fit correctly without using a 23" piece for the left.
I purchased the stainless steel version (fall '03) and it took a bit of fiddling to get everything to line up. What i did find was the left side just wouldn't go together. The center piece that replaces the cat was 3" too short, had to have a muffler shop cut a longer piece and it finally went together. If i had used the piece that MAD sent with the kit the left side would not have cleared the tire.
Overall i believe that it did offer a performance improvement (placebo effect?) as it just seems faster. Next step is to have it welded together to eliminate all the clamps.
I called MAD and they indicated that all their kits use a 20" piece for the 2 center sections. I just couldn't get it to fit correctly without using a 23" piece for the left.
04-18-2004, 10:39 AM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (MotorHead)
Speak grasshopper, what is the knowledge you seek ? :lol:
I'm runnin' 2 1/2" pipes, a pair of about 18" long glasspacks, loud as heii, did it locally and way cheaper that the purchased stuff...
04-19-2004, 10:07 AM
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Re: How has an 1980 Vette with the L-48? Or had one? (88BlackZ-51)
I have an 80 L-48, I have done a few mods. It currently has Dyno-Max 1-5/8in headers with a 3in collector outlet, true duals custom bent by local exhaust shop. And a pair of Flowmaster 40 series mufflers. I like the way it sounds, especially at 4000 rpms and up.