Vortec heads, will these headers work?

[Beatcoaster]

Getting a new engine with vortec heads and am trying to find some reasonably priced headers that will work with them. Will these?

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/69890/10002/-1#

[AusTx68]

I just bolted up a set of Patriot Clipsters on my Vortec 383 today. They are a few dollars more.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H8021-1/

[Beatcoaster]

Looks like somebody got the same BluePrint 383 I'm ordering as well!...Mind if I ask what was missing from the complete package that you needed also? flexplate obviously - but things like dipstick/pvc/breathers/etc?? Thanks!

[AusTx68]

The main components I had to add were flywheel and starter. Almost everything above the intake is supplied(breathers, pvc, ignition). All that was missing was the water neck and thermostat. Tomorrow my billet pulleys and chrome alternator come in

[Hottrucks]

I understand that all the small block headers are the same

correct me if I'm wrong because I bought a set of vortecs to put on my 327 and am looking for an intake....I was told I could reuse my headers??

[AusTx68]

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I understand that all the small block headers are the same

correct me if I'm wrong because I bought a set of vortecs to put on my 327 and am looking for an intake....I was told I could reuse my headers??

That's my understanding too. I didn't specify Vortec when looking for headers.

[Blazer1970]

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I understand that all the small block headers are the same

correct me if I'm wrong because I bought a set of vortecs to put on my 327 and am looking for an intake....I was told I could reuse my headers??

Small block heads are not all the same as far as the exhaust ports and bolt pattern are concerned. But - Vortec heads and the original heads that came on these trucks are exactly the same (exhaust ports and bolt pattern) so you can buy headers for a '67 - '72 with a small block and don't even worry that you have swapped the heads.

[mrein3]

Originally Posted by Blazer1970

Small block heads are not all the same as far as the exhaust ports and bolt pattern are concerned. But - Vortec heads and the original heads that came on these trucks are exactly the same (exhaust ports and bolt pattern) so you can buy headers for a '67 - '72 with a small block and don't even worry that you have swapped the heads.

I guess that means stock exhaust manifolds would bolt up and work too. Eh?

[Sammy]

Yes, I have stock manifolds. They bolt up and work fine.

[Hottrucks]

sorry to highjack but what are you guys using for intakes??? I have heard that the marine 4 barrel intake are good ....is there a stock 4 barrel intake for them??

[Sinister]

Don't believe there was a factory 4 barrel intake, Vortec engines were injected, but check out this link: http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/cast...bl-171865.html

[Hottrucks]

like I thought it was for industial and marine use??? Hmmm guess I'll have to look around the boat guys...guess they flow well..just need to keep my eyes open for a use one or an after market...I like the air gaps ......

[Beatcoaster]

I think they were all TBI from the factory. Edelbrock's basic performer vortec intake is 175 from Jegs which isn't bad...

[big mike71]

I have the same headers on mine they work fine.