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Gray Ghost · 12-25-2008, 09:45 AM

I'll give you the Vortec head statement...they do outflow most stock heads.

I completely disagree with the block statement though. They were crap until 1989, most any builder will agree with that.

Also the internals in the 80's were trash as well. Not many 80's motors made it past 90k.

And it's zinc with a c....only the Germans use the k.

12-25-2008, 09:45 AM	#27
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: engine hunting, what should I be looking for??? I'll give you the Vortec head statement...they do outflow most stock heads. I completely disagree with the block statement though. They were crap until 1989, most any builder will agree with that. Also the internals in the 80's were trash as well. Not many 80's motors made it past 90k. And it's zinc with a c....only the Germans use the k. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.