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07-10-2013, 08:37 PM
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Another Day, Another Dollar
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8.1 vortec?
What would it take to drop one into my '78 ( it would replace a 454)
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07-10-2013, 08:41 PM
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Re: 8.1 vortec?
A lot of bravery. Everything I've heard about them is that they are grenades.
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07-10-2013, 08:46 PM
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Re: 8.1 vortec?
DirtyLarry is tha man you need to talk to
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298696 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=373400
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07-10-2013, 09:06 PM
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Re: 8.1 vortec?
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07-10-2013, 09:07 PM
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Re: 8.1 vortec?
They just about bolt in from the threads I have read.
It wouldn't be my first choice as they are sort of un-loved, but it is a solid motor. Plus I feel it is better then the 6.0 for the 2500/3500HD's. When I was considering a Big block I was thinking of doing the vortec head swap with a decent cam. |
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07-10-2013, 11:47 PM
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Re: 8.1 vortec?
the only thing bad about an 8.1 is the mileage. love them.
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07-10-2013, 11:57 PM
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Re: 8.1 vortec?
Almost everything you ever wanted to know about an 8.1L in one thread. I got tired of the numerous PM’s and emails and started a dedicated thread on a reliable forum
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07-11-2013, 02:50 AM
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07-11-2013, 07:44 PM
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