FOR SALE: Vortec Heads - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bluzman2004 · 06-13-2002, 06:26 PM

Sorry this is the wrong board for this, but I have recieved some helpful tips on here so I wanted to give you guys first dibs.
I have a brand new, in the box fully assembled, set of Vortec heads for sale. I bought them for my new motor, but now I can't use them. My block had been decked before so, now my compression would be too high with the 64cc chambers for my blower. I would like to get my money out of them $500 or I would trade for a set of used aftermarket heads with larger chambers.I will take a decent offer, too.

Benrs86 · 06-13-2002, 06:44 PM

woudl they fit the original block in my 69? it is decked .010 and is a 350 bored .030. thankss, Ben

bluzman2004 · 06-13-2002, 06:56 PM

These heads will bolt directly on your sbc. You would only have to buy the edelbrock intake for Vortec heads. Nothing else needed. Also, I actually flowed one on the flowbench and they flow what AFR says they do. 239cfm on the intake. You have to spend almost $1000 on a set of heads to get that. I am impressed by the Vortec heads.

DennyB · 06-13-2002, 07:09 PM

You will also need center bolt rocker covers with the Vortec heads

mikep · 06-13-2002, 09:47 PM

You need different rockers and valve covers for the vortec heads in addition to the manifold. Also arent they 58 cc chambers instead of 64 cc? Even with flattops that would put your compression well over 10:1. Theyre good heads but the motor must be built for them.
I'd probably trade you for my 72cc chamber sportsman II's but I'd have to change pistons too and my ratating assy is all balanced and it would screw that up.

lux hauler · 06-13-2002, 09:57 PM

Vortecs are 64cc

bluzman2004 · 06-13-2002, 10:04 PM

They are definately 64cc. The fastburn aluminum vortecs are 58cc. If you run a flattop piston with a .039 head gasket and a standard deck height, you get about 9.3 to 9.5. Standard deck height is about .020". My problem is my deck is .003, I'm at about 10.25.
I could use a 72c head, that would put me in the low 9 range.

fnoblitt · 06-13-2002, 10:21 PM

how about changing the pistons to the dished top for a lower ratio ?i know that could be a hassle if your block is already done. i hate to see you part with a *****en set of heads.

mikep · 06-13-2002, 10:34 PM

I didnt realize the iron heads were 64 cc. With my pistons It would put me at 11:1 which is too high for my blood. My next engine build will probably use vortecs though although I dont have any complaints about the sportsman II's .

bluzman2004 · 06-13-2002, 10:49 PM

You must be running a .100 dome piston. That would be tuff on gas unless you were at my altitude 6000ft. I run 11.5:1 in my corvette. I runs good on 91 octane here.

mikep · 06-13-2002, 11:07 PM

Yeah, I run .125" dome speed pro hypereutectics. It would put my compression a wee bit on the high side for 92 octane at sea level where I live.

TheMattMan · 06-14-2002, 12:30 AM

From all of my research the last months the heads are definently 64 cc and a set of flattops with 4 brow reliefs will give you about maybe 9.4(9.6) : 1 compression and 2 brow reliefs should give a 10:1 compression.

67wyo chevy · 06-14-2002, 03:24 AM

jim pace parts have the conversion for 745 includes heads assembled and intake and gaskets evrything even the sparkplugs

68 Suburban · 06-14-2002, 05:11 AM

67wyo chevy, I know you are trying to be helpful, but I think the proper board edict would be not to post comparable price options on someone elses "For Sale" post. Just a thought

06-13-2002, 06:26 PM	#1
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	FOR SALE: Vortec Heads Sorry this is the wrong board for this, but I have recieved some helpful tips on here so I wanted to give you guys first dibs. I have a brand new, in the box fully assembled, set of Vortec heads for sale. I bought them for my new motor, but now I can't use them. My block had been decked before so, now my compression would be too high with the 64cc chambers for my blower. I would like to get my money out of them $500 or I would trade for a set of used aftermarket heads with larger chambers.I will take a decent offer, too. __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com

06-13-2002, 06:44 PM	#2
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	woudl they fit the original block in my 69? it is decked .010 and is a 350 bored .030. thankss, Ben __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

06-13-2002, 06:56 PM	#3
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	These heads will bolt directly on your sbc. You would only have to buy the edelbrock intake for Vortec heads. Nothing else needed. Also, I actually flowed one on the flowbench and they flow what AFR says they do. 239cfm on the intake. You have to spend almost $1000 on a set of heads to get that. I am impressed by the Vortec heads. __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com

06-13-2002, 07:09 PM	#4
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	You will also need center bolt rocker covers with the Vortec heads __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

06-13-2002, 09:47 PM	#5
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	You need different rockers and valve covers for the vortec heads in addition to the manifold. Also arent they 58 cc chambers instead of 64 cc? Even with flattops that would put your compression well over 10:1. Theyre good heads but the motor must be built for them. I'd probably trade you for my 72cc chamber sportsman II's but I'd have to change pistons too and my ratating assy is all balanced and it would screw that up. __________________ No truck :-( Last edited by mikep; 06-13-2002 at 09:50 PM.

06-13-2002, 09:57 PM	#6
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Vortecs are 64cc __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

06-13-2002, 10:04 PM	#7
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	They are definately 64cc. The fastburn aluminum vortecs are 58cc. If you run a flattop piston with a .039 head gasket and a standard deck height, you get about 9.3 to 9.5. Standard deck height is about .020". My problem is my deck is .003, I'm at about 10.25. I could use a 72c head, that would put me in the low 9 range. __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com

06-13-2002, 10:21 PM	#8
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	how about changing the pistons to the dished top for a lower ratio ?i know that could be a hassle if your block is already done. i hate to see you part with a *****en set of heads. __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

06-13-2002, 10:34 PM	#9
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I didnt realize the iron heads were 64 cc. With my pistons It would put me at 11:1 which is too high for my blood. My next engine build will probably use vortecs though although I dont have any complaints about the sportsman II's . __________________ No truck :-(

06-13-2002, 10:49 PM	#10
bluzman2004 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: OliveBranch, MS Posts: 154	You must be running a .100 dome piston. That would be tuff on gas unless you were at my altitude 6000ft. I run 11.5:1 in my corvette. I runs good on 91 octane here. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy ProStreet, Low and wild. 78 Corvette rturnpaugh@compcams.com

06-13-2002, 11:07 PM	#11
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Yeah, I run .125" dome speed pro hypereutectics. It would put my compression a wee bit on the high side for 92 octane at sea level where I live. __________________ No truck :-(

06-14-2002, 12:30 AM	#12
TheMattMan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lumberton, TX , USA Posts: 71	From all of my research the last months the heads are definently 64 cc and a set of flattops with 4 brow reliefs will give you about maybe 9.4(9.6) : 1 compression and 2 brow reliefs should give a 10:1 compression.

06-14-2002, 03:24 AM	#13
67wyo chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: worland wy Posts: 18	jim pace parts have the conversion for 745 includes heads assembled and intake and gaskets evrything even the sparkplugs

06-14-2002, 05:11 AM	#14
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	67wyo chevy, I know you are trying to be helpful, but I think the proper board edict would be not to post comparable price options on someone elses "For Sale" post. Just a thought __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.