Which heads? 202 or Vortec? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*MonteSS454* · 10-03-2008, 12:27 AM

I just picked me up a 4bolt main 350 that I'm going to bore and stroke to a 383.....

Now the question, which heads?

I love the vortec heads, and if I go with those it will the be E-Tec Edelbrock heads and intake but I know 202 heads flow alot of air.

Suggestions and opinions are welcome.

Also on the casting numbers of the block what combo of numers will tell me the year of the block?

DirtyLarry · 10-03-2008, 12:29 AM

Can't beat Vortec heads for the money. Not much in the way of upgrades for them though.

**steelhorse** · 10-03-2008, 10:14 AM

The e tec 200 cc heads would be my choice

Spray-Bomb · 10-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Vortec !!!!

PanelDeland · 10-03-2008, 04:36 PM

I would go with the Vortecs of the two.The 202's flow but don't have the combustion chambers that the Vortecs will.The vortecs also flow well at street RPM's.For about $1,000.00 you could go aftermarket.Even if that's not in the budget right now it might be wise to design to use tham as an upgrade.

70rs/ss · 10-03-2008, 06:04 PM

Patriot sells an iron Vortec head with a 185cc runner that is a good head and still reasonable ($600/pr complete). Edelbrock e tecs are a good head but spendy! Summit sells an aluminum head for about $900 that is a good head (Dart makes them with Summits name on them). Vortecs are a great head and can be improved with a bit of bowl blending and a bigger valve is they are backcut, but the bowl blend is money and doesn't cost a lot. I built a killer set of GM iron Vortecs for about $400 and they'll outflow anything within a mile and costing up to $1000/set, so OE iron heads are a great option, just don't spend $2-300 on a set to have them rebuilt as then you'll be into the Patriot/Summit head cost range.

https://www.patriot-performance.com/...ome.php?cat=76

See details Patriot Performance Part Number: 2150

Patriot Performance "Vortec" 185cc Cast Iron Heads Bare

Our price: $450.00

See details Patriot Performance Part Number: 2151

Patriot Performance "Vortec" 185cc Cast Iron Heads Assembled

Our price: $695.00

Chevymann1968 · 10-03-2008, 11:08 PM

Ive got 202s on my truck when it was stroked and it ran very well !!!! I say go with you want in your budget!!!

Jtrux · 10-03-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

Patriot sells an iron Vortec head with a 185cc runner that is a good head and still reasonable ($600/pr complete). Edelbrock e tecs are a good head but spendy! Summit sells an aluminum head for about $900 that is a good head (Dart makes them with Summits name on them). Vortecs are a great head and can be improved with a bit of bowl blending and a bigger valve is they are backcut, but the bowl blend is money and doesn't cost a lot. I built a killer set of GM iron Vortecs for about $400 and they'll outflow anything within a mile and costing up to $1000/set, so OE iron heads are a great option, just don't spend $2-300 on a set to have them rebuilt as then you'll be into the Patriot/Summit head cost range.

https://www.patriot-performance.com/...ome.php?cat=76

See details Patriot Performance Part Number: 2150

Patriot Performance "Vortec" 185cc Cast Iron Heads Bare

Our price: $450.00

See details Patriot Performance Part Number: 2151

Patriot Performance "Vortec" 185cc Cast Iron Heads Assembled

Our price: $695.00

You sure that's for two, it almost looks like it's for just one but it does say that the shipped weight of the item is 110 pounds so it probably is two but still, i'd look into before ordering.

*MonteSS454* · 10-04-2008, 12:35 AM

Looks like by popular vote I'll be getting Vortec heads.

*chevy29267truck* · 10-11-2008, 08:14 AM

i like the 202 heads better

hotrodxy · 10-11-2008, 09:46 AM

I used world sportsman II heads they made a ton of power for me. sometimes aluminum heads make less power than cast iron. how much power do you want to make?

Senator350 · 10-11-2008, 10:00 AM

i have 202-160s with 64 chambers.
i wouldn't switch. especially because i'd need a new intake manifold, and i'm happy with my performer.

that being said, everyone pretty much agrees that as far as performace... it's 6 one, and half dozen the other.

BUT fuelie (camel hump, double hump, etc...) are more period correct.

68_chop_top · 10-11-2008, 10:22 PM

I only had a block so I had to buy heads and intake so going with Vortec was an easy chose since my engine builder had them ready to install for $500. The intake and new valve covers were a toss up in price. Be sure to write down your intake gasket number because you have to buy a special one. Mine is Fel-Pro 1255. Spark plugs for a 96 Chevy truck works.

*chevy29267truck* · 10-12-2008, 02:11 AM

i also have a set of 350 882 heads

hotrod 80 · 10-12-2008, 02:51 AM

If i was buying a new head for a 383 i'd look @ the 195 AFR . http://www.airflowresearch.com/chevy_dyno.php

10-03-2008, 12:27 AM	#1
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Which heads? 202 or Vortec? I just picked me up a 4bolt main 350 that I'm going to bore and stroke to a 383..... Now the question, which heads? I love the vortec heads, and if I go with those it will the be E-Tec Edelbrock heads and intake but I know 202 heads flow alot of air. Suggestions and opinions are welcome. Also on the casting numbers of the block what combo of numers will tell me the year of the block?

10-03-2008, 12:29 AM	#2
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? Can't beat Vortec heads for the money. Not much in the way of upgrades for them though. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

10-03-2008, 10:14 AM	#3
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? The e tec 200 cc heads would be my choice

10-03-2008, 01:47 PM	#4
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? Vortec !!!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-03-2008, 04:36 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? I would go with the Vortecs of the two.The 202's flow but don't have the combustion chambers that the Vortecs will.The vortecs also flow well at street RPM's.For about $1,000.00 you could go aftermarket.Even if that's not in the budget right now it might be wise to design to use tham as an upgrade. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-03-2008, 06:04 PM	#6
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? Patriot sells an iron Vortec head with a 185cc runner that is a good head and still reasonable ($600/pr complete). Edelbrock e tecs are a good head but spendy! Summit sells an aluminum head for about $900 that is a good head (Dart makes them with Summits name on them). Vortecs are a great head and can be improved with a bit of bowl blending and a bigger valve is they are backcut, but the bowl blend is money and doesn't cost a lot. I built a killer set of GM iron Vortecs for about $400 and they'll outflow anything within a mile and costing up to $1000/set, so OE iron heads are a great option, just don't spend $2-300 on a set to have them rebuilt as then you'll be into the Patriot/Summit head cost range. https://www.patriot-performance.com/...ome.php?cat=76 See details Patriot Performance Part Number: 2150 Patriot Performance "Vortec" 185cc Cast Iron Heads Bare Our price: $450.00 See details Patriot Performance Part Number: 2151 Patriot Performance "Vortec" 185cc Cast Iron Heads Assembled Our price: $695.00 Last edited by 70rs/ss; 10-03-2008 at 06:12 PM.

10-03-2008, 11:08 PM	#7
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? Ive got 202s on my truck when it was stroked and it ran very well !!!! I say go with you want in your budget!!!

10-04-2008, 12:35 AM	#9
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? Looks like by popular vote I'll be getting Vortec heads.

10-11-2008, 08:14 AM	#10
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? i like the 202 heads better

10-11-2008, 09:46 AM	#11
hotrodxy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: louisburg kansas Posts: 71	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? I used world sportsman II heads they made a ton of power for me. sometimes aluminum heads make less power than cast iron. how much power do you want to make? __________________ 1967 LWB 4speed-current project 1970 LWB 3 speed -stolen 1980 Z28 - sold 1968 Barracuda Big block- sold 1969 Firebird 400/400-sold

10-11-2008, 10:00 AM	#12
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? i have 202-160s with 64 chambers. i wouldn't switch. especially because i'd need a new intake manifold, and i'm happy with my performer. that being said, everyone pretty much agrees that as far as performace... it's 6 one, and half dozen the other. BUT fuelie (camel hump, double hump, etc...) are more period correct. __________________ RN U OVR

10-11-2008, 10:22 PM	#13
68_chop_top Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Granbury, TEXAS Posts: 250	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? I only had a block so I had to buy heads and intake so going with Vortec was an easy chose since my engine builder had them ready to install for $500. The intake and new valve covers were a toss up in price. Be sure to write down your intake gasket number because you have to buy a special one. Mine is Fel-Pro 1255. Spark plugs for a 96 Chevy truck works. __________________ Mine is chopped, has a clutch, and a big block.

10-12-2008, 02:11 AM	#14
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? i also have a set of 350 882 heads

10-12-2008, 02:51 AM	#15
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Which heads? 202 or Vortec? If i was buying a new head for a 383 i'd look @ the 195 AFR . http://www.airflowresearch.com/chevy_dyno.php __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583 Last edited by hotrod 80; 10-12-2008 at 02:57 AM.



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