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messed up c-10 · 04-12-2003, 02:14 PM

I looked on the companies website and couldn't find any vortec heads on there. I've never heard of these before has anyone else?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33617

78' Silverado · 04-12-2003, 02:24 PM

i never have. Umm....this is a little off topic, but i just listened to your truck!!! Wat the heck kinda exhaust system you got lol. I saw the pics and the 2 purple pipes haha. But wat are they i'v never seen those before

It sounds really insane man

Kybol · 04-12-2003, 02:37 PM

They are probably purple hornies, a fried of mine has a couple of those but without the turndown tips (just bottles) they are pretty loud.

messed up c-10 · 04-12-2003, 02:55 PM

yep they are purple hornies. They work great. They are temperary though. I am going to get some aerochambers after I get a job.

Mike76251 · 04-12-2003, 05:24 PM

Oklahoma,
They have a pretty good reputation at making race heads.
The trademark must have run out (?) or GM would be sueing their pants off for using the word "Vortec".
Look to me like a much better head than GM's due to the added metal.
GM needs to do this too.

Ol' Grey · 04-12-2003, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike76251
The trademark must have run out (?) or GM would be sueing their pants off for using the word "Vortec".

Apparently they only have a trademark on "Vortec" when used to describe "Engines for land vehicles." The heads are a separate entity when you go through all the legal aspects. Here's GM's TM on Vortec: http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?r...entry=78042695

I also checked for a patent on Vortec cylinder heads and found nothing so I suppose this company is good to go.

If anybody wants to search for themselves or would just like to snoop around....
http://www.uspto.gov/

Ol' Grey · 04-12-2003, 10:18 PM

They're in New Zealand. Would've never figured that.
http://www.procylinderheads.com/

Mike76251 · 04-13-2003, 02:07 AM

Thanks for that reply O'Grey,
Uspto is a good site to bookmark indeed.

I did not know they had electricty in New Zealand, let alone a head company

Ol' Grey · 04-13-2003, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike76251
Thanks for that reply O'Grey,
Uspto is a good site to bookmark indeed.

I did not know they had electricty in New Zealand, let alone a head company

Hehehe. It's quite an industrious country. Very beautiful landscape too. I'd love to go there someday. I knew there was a performance scene in Australia, but not NZ.

The good thing about the USPTO site is that you can get detailed drawings and descriptions of some of the best technology in the world. The drawings and specs are so detailed that you could even replicate them for your own personal use as long as you don't sell it. If one had the time and the means it would save money to build some things yourself.

Mike76251 · 04-13-2003, 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by Ol' Grey

Hehehe. It's quite an industrious country. Very beautiful landscape too. I'd love to go there someday. I knew there was a performance scene in Australia, but not NZ.

The good thing about the USPTO site is that you can get detailed drawings and descriptions of some of the best technology in the world. The drawings and specs are so detailed that you could even replicate them for your own personal use as long as you don't sell it. If one had the time and the means it would save money to build some things yourself.

Ol' Grey,
I am glad to hear of more things coming out of that country= It's about time!
Oh yeah....... Not that I would ever copy something from a patent mind you..I love to go and look at the "drawing skills" of all those patents. Yeah, that's it..check out the way they do there title blocks and stuff..........

gldevall · 04-13-2003, 10:36 PM

I have a set of 98 Vortecs in my shop if anyone is interested.

BigRed · 04-14-2003, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by gldevall
I have a set of 98 Vortecs in my shop if anyone is interested.

Sent you a pm

04-12-2003, 02:14 PM	#1
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	anyone seen these before? I looked on the companies website and couldn't find any vortec heads on there. I've never heard of these before has anyone else? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33617 __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

04-12-2003, 02:24 PM	#2
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	i never have. Umm....this is a little off topic, but i just listened to your truck!!! Wat the heck kinda exhaust system you got lol. I saw the pics and the 2 purple pipes haha. But wat are they i'v never seen those before It sounds really insane man __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

04-12-2003, 02:37 PM	#3
Kybol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 205	They are probably purple hornies, a fried of mine has a couple of those but without the turndown tips (just bottles) they are pretty loud. __________________ -90 454ss http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4289115843 -04 TRX450R -77 c-10 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290506213 SOLD -82 c-10 SOLD -02 CRF450 SOLD

04-12-2003, 02:55 PM	#4
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	yep they are purple hornies. They work great. They are temperary though. I am going to get some aerochambers after I get a job. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

04-12-2003, 10:18 PM	#7
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	They're in New Zealand. Would've never figured that. http://www.procylinderheads.com/ __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

04-12-2003, 05:24 PM	#5
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Oklahoma, They have a pretty good reputation at making race heads. The trademark must have run out (?) or GM would be sueing their pants off for using the word "Vortec". Look to me like a much better head than GM's due to the added metal. GM needs to do this too.

04-13-2003, 02:07 AM	#8
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Thanks for that reply O'Grey, Uspto is a good site to bookmark indeed. I did not know they had electricty in New Zealand, let alone a head company

04-13-2003, 10:36 PM	#11
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I have a set of 98 Vortecs in my shop if anyone is interested. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

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