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Old 03-10-2003, 12:56 AM   #1
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Vortec Heads?

when was the first year for vortec heads? and does anyone know what casting numers i should look for or how to identify them as vortecs? thanks.
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Old 03-10-2003, 01:02 AM   #2
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casting # 906 or 062 are the best.
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Old 03-10-2003, 01:19 AM   #3
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the casting number for the 906 heads is 10239906. The 062 heads have a sawtooth pattern on the front.

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Old 03-10-2003, 01:26 AM   #4
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Are vortecs the only heads with the eight intake bolts also?
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Old 03-10-2003, 01:33 AM   #5
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yes, everything else has 12 bolts.
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Old 03-10-2003, 12:21 PM   #6
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The 062 heads have a sawtooth pattern on the front.

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Correction, all vortec's have the sawtooth pattern. They are the modern day camelhump heads
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