Under the hood you will find the only engine available in 1981, the venerable Chevrolet 350 V-8 with engine code L81 denoting 8.2:1 compression, 190 horsepower, and 280 lb. ft. of torque. This engine was equipped with a weight saving aluminum intake manifold that cut 24lbs from the previous cast iron unit, black painted finned magnesium valve covers for weight savings and a great look, and a single four barrel Rochester carburetor covered with a polished chrome air…
Under the hood you will find the only engine available in 1981, the venerable Chevrolet 350 V-8 with engine code L81 denoting 8.2:1 compression, 190 horsepower, and 280 lb. ft. of torque. This engine was equipped with a weight saving aluminum intake manifold that cut 24lbs from the previous cast iron unit, black painted finned magnesium valve covers for weight savings and a great look, and a single four barrel Rochester carburetor covered with a polished chrome air cleaner assembly.