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Old 02-10-2007, 08:42 PM   #1
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vortec heads

where can i get a new set and what can i expect to pay for them. anyone got a link?
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Old 02-10-2007, 08:56 PM   #2
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Re: vortec heads

http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/2172...-Head-Kits.htm
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Old 02-10-2007, 09:36 PM   #3
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Re: vortec heads

Here's a good one too.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/6613...der-Heads.html
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Old 02-10-2007, 10:15 PM   #4
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Re: vortec heads

Speaking of which,I was just today talking with a builder,John Nijssen of Strokerengine.com and he says that the GM Vortec heads crack pretty easily and to get non-GM heads instead.He said if they get overheated once there're often finished.Anybody else hear about this?
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Old 02-10-2007, 11:13 PM   #5
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Re: vortec heads

I have heard this also in a few places. BUT BUT BUT these heads a widely used in the circle track racing field with plenty of abuse (High RPM, Over heating issuses.) From what I have seen there does not seem to be a problem IMO. I have built engines useing them they do seem to run a little hotter 5 to 10 degrees at most but with no problems.
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Old 02-10-2007, 11:58 PM   #6
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Re: vortec heads

They are very popular here in circle track "claimer" classes as well. Guys run the snot out of them and don't even think about it. They have lots invested in their engines and even though they are "claimers".
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Old 02-11-2007, 01:51 AM   #7
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Re: vortec heads

A guy at work had to replace 1 Vortec head from cracking problems but it was on a super high mileage burban that he overheated several times. He pulled it apart because the head gaskets were trashed and found the cracks when he was cleaning everything up on reassembly.
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Old 02-11-2007, 07:05 AM   #8
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Re: vortec heads

I got mine from Scoggin Dicky. Good to deal with and can answer questions. Don't use the cheap gaskets they send you. Get GM or Felpros.

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Re: vortec heads

thanls for the replies i have a buddy that can get them from the local dealer for me at a discounted price of 319 a piece i just wanted to make sure it was a good deal.
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Re: vortec heads

vortec heads what to know

Goood price read this befor you order. Good Tech
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Re: vortec heads

there are lots of links which one should i read or should i read them all? i did read up about them on this board and it seems the 062 casting was the better head and that is what he got priced for me.
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Old 02-11-2007, 11:02 AM   #12
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Re: vortec heads

Summit has them for 289 each:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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Re: vortec heads

thanks for the link ill call and see what casting that is. by looking at the summit pic i didnt know the vortec heads only have 4 intake bolt holes on each side.
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Old 02-11-2007, 01:11 PM   #14
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Re: vortec heads

Chevy high performance has some good articles on the vortec heads.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...ift/index.html

One drawback is the centerbolt valve covers, the aftermarket has come up to speed on them. This also affects wire looms. And you will need the right intake, the bolts run straight up and down on the vortec, versus perpindicular to the head. Some have drilled out the intake bolt holes, but I wouldn't risk the possible manifold gasket leak.
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