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09-02-2021, 11:41 PM | #1 |
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Where to buy Vortec heads
Looking at putting vortec heads on my 350. Where is the best deal on a set of new vortec heads? Considering pulling some from the junkyard but seems like it may be a hassle because from the sound of it I may pull six before I find two good ones. Thanks.
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09-03-2021, 09:08 AM | #2 |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
I,ve seen them at summit but was expensive if I remember right
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09-03-2021, 09:37 AM | #3 |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
Scoggin Dickey supposedly has good prices. I’m not sure they are GM heads but are better than stock stuff. Can get em in 225cc I think too.
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09-03-2021, 05:08 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
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The big "Vortec" heads are bowtie, and the only downside is there are iron. |
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09-03-2021, 06:14 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
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I remember buying my set of vortecs from Scroggin back in like 1998. $400/set fully assembled. Ahhhh the good o'l days.
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09-03-2021, 09:35 PM | #6 |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
Blue Print makes some aluminum Vortec style heads for a reasonable price. Have no idea how good they are but they have good reviews.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mll-h8002k
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09-04-2021, 12:10 AM | #7 | |
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09-07-2021, 11:25 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
Summit also makes a reproduction iron Vortec with their own house brand for $364 each:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-151124 Also high ratings. Quote:
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09-07-2021, 07:24 PM | #9 |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
I got mine from summit then after I found i could have got them from skogen with machine work and upgraded springs for higher lift cam
I have gotten a like new set from ebay and picked up a free express van that the po was determined the heads where blown really bad intake gasket good motor and tranny for free The l31 had a very bad intake gasket that failed often and is most likely the cause for vortec heads to crack from overheating to many times with no antifreeze |
09-08-2021, 11:06 AM | #10 |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
You can also make a stock vortec head take .525 lift with a cheap ls6 valve spring a special comp retainer, and a different valve seal. No machining required.
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09-14-2021, 01:22 PM | #11 |
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Re: Where to buy Vortec heads
Thank you all for the replies!
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