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meathead95 · 02-10-2007, 08:42 PM

where can i get a new set and what can i expect to pay for them. anyone got a link?

kevncar · 02-10-2007, 08:56 PM

http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/2172...-Head-Kits.htm

RACINJASON22 · 02-10-2007, 09:36 PM

Here's a good one too.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/6613...der-Heads.html

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-10-2007, 10:15 PM

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?

RACINJASON22 · 02-10-2007, 11:13 PM

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.

stllookn · 02-10-2007, 11:58 PM

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".

**clay68c10** · 02-11-2007, 01:51 AM

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.

Mudder · 02-11-2007, 07:05 AM

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.

meathead95 · 02-11-2007, 10:49 AM

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.

RACINJASON22 · 02-11-2007, 10:57 AM

vortec heads what to know

Goood price read this befor you order. Good Tech

meathead95 · 02-11-2007, 11:02 AM

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.

Sonny · 02-11-2007, 11:02 AM

Summit has them for 289 each:

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

meathead95 · 02-11-2007, 11:13 AM

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.

Fred T · 02-11-2007, 01:11 PM

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.

02-10-2007, 08:42 PM	#1
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	vortec heads where can i get a new set and what can i expect to pay for them. anyone got a link? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-10-2007, 08:56 PM	#2
kevncar Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 259	Re: vortec heads http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/2172...-Head-Kits.htm __________________ Kevin 72 Chevelle 67 C10...454/TH400 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=193961

02-10-2007, 09:36 PM	#3
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: vortec heads Here's a good one too. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/6613...der-Heads.html __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

02-10-2007, 10:15 PM	#4
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	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? __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

02-10-2007, 11:13 PM	#5
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	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. __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

02-10-2007, 11:58 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	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". __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-11-2007, 01:51 AM	#7
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	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. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-11-2007, 07:05 AM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	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. Last edited by Mudder; 02-11-2007 at 07:05 AM.

02-11-2007, 10:49 AM	#9
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	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. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-11-2007, 10:57 AM	#10
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: vortec heads vortec heads what to know Goood price read this befor you order. Good Tech __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

02-11-2007, 11:02 AM	#11
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	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. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-11-2007, 11:02 AM	#12
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Re: vortec heads Summit has them for 289 each: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

02-11-2007, 11:13 AM	#13
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	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. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-11-2007, 01:11 PM	#14
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	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. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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