Vortec build up??????????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Estanley · 02-07-2003, 10:40 AM

Has anyone here built and entire Vortec? I've got an 87 (maybe) complete Vortec. How does it compare to a more conventional 4 bolt main 350. I'm thinking of doing a complete rebuild on it and putting it in my 72. I've already got the GM intake for it.

Jesse 67 c-10 · 02-07-2003, 10:57 AM

Vortechs came in 1996, before that was TBI. I know most newer sb have roller cams, not sure about 87 though. Should be pretty much the same as any sb out there, maybe a one peice rear main seal? other than that they are the same old 350. You could put vortech heads on it. I can't tell ya much else though.
Jesse

Estanley · 02-07-2003, 12:46 PM

I'm not sure on the year but it has a one piece rear main and has Vortec heads. It has a plastic timing chain cover. What year would it have to be to be a Vortec?

Gene · 02-07-2003, 12:51 PM

I believe Vortech 350's were made from 1996 to 1999 then they went to the different block 4.8 liters and 5.3 Vortecs. Some 1996 trucks had TBI though.

Longhorn Man · 02-07-2003, 01:26 PM

And as far as I know, other than the lack of a mech. fuel pump boss, the new heads, and a roller cam...it should be pretty much a good 'ole small block.

02-07-2003, 10:40 AM	#1
Estanley Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eatonton, GA, USA Posts: 191	Vortec build up??????????????? Has anyone here built and entire Vortec? I've got an 87 (maybe) complete Vortec. How does it compare to a more conventional 4 bolt main 350. I'm thinking of doing a complete rebuild on it and putting it in my 72. I've already got the GM intake for it.

02-07-2003, 10:57 AM	#2
Jesse 67 c-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 599	Vortechs came in 1996, before that was TBI. I know most newer sb have roller cams, not sure about 87 though. Should be pretty much the same as any sb out there, maybe a one peice rear main seal? other than that they are the same old 350. You could put vortech heads on it. I can't tell ya much else though. Jesse __________________ Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power.

02-07-2003, 12:51 PM	#4
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	I believe Vortech 350's were made from 1996 to 1999 then they went to the different block 4.8 liters and 5.3 Vortecs. Some 1996 trucks had TBI though. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

02-07-2003, 12:46 PM	#3
Estanley Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eatonton, GA, USA Posts: 191	I'm not sure on the year but it has a one piece rear main and has Vortec heads. It has a plastic timing chain cover. What year would it have to be to be a Vortec?

02-07-2003, 01:26 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	And as far as I know, other than the lack of a mech. fuel pump boss, the new heads, and a roller cam...it should be pretty much a good 'ole small block.



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