Yes. Although the L-82 engine was not a Corvette "option" in 1981, I've seen at least one 1981 Corvette with an L-82 motor and that option code was clearly listed on the window sticker. I'm guessing Chevrolet used up the last of its L-82 motors in early production 1981 Corvettes. It did in at least one anyway.
No. According to the L81 registry, all 1981 Corvettes had an L81 engine. The L82 was also a 350, it just had different specifications.
Supposedly, a 1981 Vette does not have an L-82 engine. It has an L-81 engine.
L82 is engine type. To expand on the above, L82 was an option designation, similarly L98 and LT1 and LS1.
L48 or L82. Both 350 c.i.
The L82 manual corvette at 133mph
L48 = 190, L82 = 230, California L48 = 180
The Corvette at 132mph with the L82 210hp 350 V8.
The L82 was an engine option. The L82 had more horsepower and torque than a stock 350 or L48. There were various differences, including many internal parts and the heads.
there is no such engine for 1978 you either have L48 or L82.
1979 corvette L82 aluminum low profile performance manifold
on front top deck of block, left side, by base of cyl head.
With the base L48 350ci V8 it puts out 185HP and with the optional L82 350ci V8 it puts out 220HP.