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Old 11-19-2003, 02:46 AM   #1
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Heads

Will 1990 heads work on a 1970 sb 350??

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Old 11-19-2003, 02:04 PM   #2
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Will work but you will need a manifold to fit the vortec heads.
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Old 11-19-2003, 02:10 PM   #3
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Yep it will and yes you will need a intake manifold that fits to Vortec heads. You may need to get some headers or exhaust manifolds for them to....
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Old 11-19-2003, 02:35 PM   #4
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I thought Vortec heads came out in 95' or 96'.
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Old 11-19-2003, 03:22 PM   #5
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70c10 is right....Vortec's were first used in '96.

If they are '90 model heads, they aren't vortecs. The intake is still different than the old style '55-'86 SBC though....you will need a special carb'd intake manifold for the '87-'95 heads. I *think* edelbrock makes one, if not if you search junkyards enough, some old Chevy cop cars had the late model heads, and a factory allumium 4-bbl intake. My friend had such an intake on a '76 C10 with a '89 305 in it.

BTW, you will also need centerbolt valve covers, and your current exhaust will bolt right up. You might need self-alliging rocker arms too, but i'm not sure completely on that
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Old 11-19-2003, 03:57 PM   #6
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Thanks for the feedback. I was facing either rebuilding my heads or finding a newly rebuilt set. I sent mine to the machine shop today to get a new grind, guides and hardened seats!!

There is a guy on the 88-98 board selling a set of freshly rebuilt 1990 heads for $240 to your door. Thought it was a good price, but I already havce a new intake for our style heads..

Thanks again!!
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Old 11-19-2003, 08:48 PM   #7
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you don't need self aligning rockers if you put guide plates in. the 2 center bolt holes are at a different angle then the old heads but all that takes to cure is a little creative grinding/drilling
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Old 11-20-2003, 05:12 AM   #8
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don`t but those heads. the intake port necks down from stock size to really small. save your money and buy some vortec heads. should be able to find a set for around $175-$200. i think they are only about $450 per pair new. they are a great head.
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