Vortec heads - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Richard H. · 01-18-2007, 02:30 PM

I have searched the archives here and some talk of 350 Vortecs (aluminum) for $ 525 a set but there are no links posted with them. The best I could come up with was Summit cast iron for $975 a set and up. Where is a good place to look?

dishow · 01-18-2007, 02:35 PM

id say thats a good deal....but if you didnt care if they were new or not id try a junk yard

neonlarry · 01-18-2007, 04:05 PM

I think the reason there was no link is that you are not likely to find a pair of aluminum vortecs for anywhere close to $525.

70rs/ss · 01-18-2007, 04:41 PM

new cast iron vortecs are 5-600, the aluminums are 8-1200. good used vortecs can be found and rebuilt, for way under 500. unless you want piece of mind of new rebuild a set.

*Billla* · 01-18-2007, 04:53 PM

Cast Iron Vortecs, assembled:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/3129...-Assembled.htm

No aluminum Vortecs for that price as has been noted

There are definitely upgraded Vortecs available from GMPP, Summit and others that allow higher lift (stock Vortecs are lift-limited to .475 lift) and have been ported or otherwise improved.

*Billla* · 01-18-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

good used vortecs can be found and rebuilt, for way under 500.

Got a link for these? I've seen some sets in the $400s, but that's not "way under" $500. Expect to pay ~$300 to overhaul a set of used Vortecs depending on condition.

Make sure you review the FAQs out there if you're going junking for heads.

watahyahknow · 01-18-2007, 05:18 PM

ive heared that the cast iron versions are a bit better .
they developped the aloy ones in less time because they where needed on the newer vettes that would come out sooner than the trucks , i don't know if that is realy true or if they chainged it by now

piecesparts · 01-18-2007, 05:37 PM

I purchased a set of Vortecs, with the valves reworked and the springs upgraded for $500.00 from a machine shop.

Blazer1970 · 01-18-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piecesparts

I purchased a set of Vortecs, with the valves reworked and the springs upgraded for $500.00 from a machine shop.

A few years ago when I bought mine, new assembled factory Vortec heads were only $500 a pair. Those were the days.

*Billla* · 01-18-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer1970

A few years ago when I bought mine, new assembled factory Vortec heads were only $500 a pair. Those were the days.

They're only $579 now!

Boise69 · 01-18-2007, 06:01 PM

there is a set on ebay right now. can anyone tell me if they are worth the money and what needs to be done to them?

*Billla* · 01-18-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Boise69

there is a set on ebay right now. can anyone tell me if they are worth the money and what needs to be done to them?

There were 19 listings....so you'd need to PM the link.

Boise69 · 01-18-2007, 06:08 PM

yea i saw that after i posted this, sorry about that, but never mind i got a PM on this and now i know which way to go. thanks

*rage'nrat638* · 01-18-2007, 07:35 PM

pictures

*rage'nrat638* · 01-18-2007, 07:39 PM

heres the board link in FAQ
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=vortec+heads

engine link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=VORTEC

Ram-Man · 01-18-2007, 09:52 PM

I'm in the head search also. Check these out they are bare but cheaphttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Procomp-Chevy-Camaro-SBC-190cc-Aluminum-Heads-305-350_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33617QQihZ006QQitemZ160074793841QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Ram-Man · 01-18-2007, 09:55 PM

Well the paste didn't work but put procomp chevy heads in the ebay search

70rs/ss · 01-19-2007, 01:20 PM

Billa, if you watch ebay or better yet local swaps a set can be had for $200, and most of these used heads are OK out of the box (new engines, low miles, good used heads) and can be bolted on and run, so $200 is way below $500, no? I have a set of 062's on my 99 tahoe with over 100k and I'd bolt them onto any 350 and run em, they are like new, no smoke, blowby, dilluted oil, nothing!! New late model engines with fuel inj last way longer than our old 350's, look at carcraft's junkyard jewels articles, they buy late model efi engines and rering and pound the dog out of them. Find wrecked vortec trucks, cause you know they were running when wrecked and you'll get a good set of used heads that are ready to bolt on and use, and you're worried instruct your machine shop to disassemble and inspect to insure no problems!

01-18-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Vortec heads I have searched the archives here and some talk of 350 Vortecs (aluminum) for $ 525 a set but there are no links posted with them. The best I could come up with was Summit cast iron for $975 a set and up. Where is a good place to look?

01-18-2007, 02:35 PM	#2
dishow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: pa. Posts: 1,185	Re: Vortec heads id say thats a good deal....but if you didnt care if they were new or not id try a junk yard __________________ 67 chevy c 10 2x4 350/700r4 short/fleet 90 Chevy 1500 4x4 350/5 spd short/fleet 90 Chevy 454 ss 93 chevy camaro z28 auto t-tops 2013 Chevy Silverado LT CCSB 4x4

01-18-2007, 04:05 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Vortec heads I think the reason there was no link is that you are not likely to find a pair of aluminum vortecs for anywhere close to $525. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

01-18-2007, 04:41 PM	#4
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Vortec heads new cast iron vortecs are 5-600, the aluminums are 8-1200. good used vortecs can be found and rebuilt, for way under 500. unless you want piece of mind of new rebuild a set.

01-18-2007, 04:53 PM	#5
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Vortec heads Cast Iron Vortecs, assembled: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/3129...-Assembled.htm No aluminum Vortecs for that price as has been noted There are definitely upgraded Vortecs available from GMPP, Summit and others that allow higher lift (stock Vortecs are lift-limited to .475 lift) and have been ported or otherwise improved. Last edited by Billla; 01-18-2007 at 04:54 PM.

01-18-2007, 05:18 PM	#7
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Vortec heads ive heared that the cast iron versions are a bit better . they developped the aloy ones in less time because they where needed on the newer vettes that would come out sooner than the trucks , i don't know if that is realy true or if they chainged it by now __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-18-2007, 05:37 PM	#8
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Vortec heads I purchased a set of Vortecs, with the valves reworked and the springs upgraded for $500.00 from a machine shop.

01-18-2007, 06:01 PM	#11
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Vortec heads there is a set on ebay right now. can anyone tell me if they are worth the money and what needs to be done to them? __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

01-18-2007, 06:08 PM	#13
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: Vortec heads yea i saw that after i posted this, sorry about that, but never mind i got a PM on this and now i know which way to go. thanks __________________ Boise69. Bought in Boise ID and its a '69 ___________________________________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 - drivable project www.americanhammer.com 2013 MBZ Sprinter customized 2005 MBZ Sprinter Van 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2001 Yamaha Road Star 1997 MBZ E420 1989 Ferrari Mondial T

01-18-2007, 07:35 PM	#14
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Vortec heads pictures Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 06:59 AM.

01-18-2007, 07:39 PM	#15
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Vortec heads heres the board link in FAQ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=vortec+heads engine link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=VORTEC Last edited by rage'nrat638; 01-18-2007 at 07:41 PM.

01-18-2007, 09:52 PM	#16
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Vortec heads I'm in the head search also. Check these out they are bare but cheaphttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Procomp-Chevy-Camaro-SBC-190cc-Aluminum-Heads-305-350_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33617QQihZ006QQitemZ160074793841QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

01-18-2007, 09:55 PM	#17
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Vortec heads Well the paste didn't work but put procomp chevy heads in the ebay search

01-19-2007, 01:20 PM	#18
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Vortec heads Billa, if you watch ebay or better yet local swaps a set can be had for $200, and most of these used heads are OK out of the box (new engines, low miles, good used heads) and can be bolted on and run, so $200 is way below $500, no? I have a set of 062's on my 99 tahoe with over 100k and I'd bolt them onto any 350 and run em, they are like new, no smoke, blowby, dilluted oil, nothing!! New late model engines with fuel inj last way longer than our old 350's, look at carcraft's junkyard jewels articles, they buy late model efi engines and rering and pound the dog out of them. Find wrecked vortec trucks, cause you know they were running when wrecked and you'll get a good set of used heads that are ready to bolt on and use, and you're worried instruct your machine shop to disassemble and inspect to insure no problems! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 01-19-2007 at 01:25 PM.



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