I really appreciate your videos. I am a retired technician , and it has always pained me to see younger enthusiasts being lead astray by quasi-competent technicians who seem to think with something other than their brain. We need to harness that young energy and enthusiasm,but temper it with informed commentary from people like yourself. I hate seeing those kids waste time and money due to bad advise. Maybe your videos will help. I hope so. yours truly, Bill
@dennislorden3142
8 жыл бұрын
I just swapped out my 416's for vortex 906 on my 350 went through 3 pairs of cracked ones but finally got a good set, running .510 lift I was shocked by the power difference
@jaycee6639
6 жыл бұрын
My machinist is one of only a few that can fix them. I had cracks at the same spot that you showed but he fixed them.
@Myvintageiron7512
6 жыл бұрын
yeah I can fix them but it's cheaper to just get another head
@arnoldwhite6319
8 жыл бұрын
Great video,everything you've just showed,is my entire set up with the after market heads. Car runs 7.00 in 1/8 mile with no gas at 34 degrees timing.
@stevew270
8 жыл бұрын
Any time I need some info I come to this channel and find it here, every vid is great!
3 жыл бұрын
Yes thank u sir it was a great video
@dynodon100
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, I have built small and big block Mopar for years, now retired I am starting to do Chev. also you are a big help. I am only 35 min. from Summit and 3 Hrs. from Jegs so I have a good pool to pick from.
@zed8083
7 жыл бұрын
Yes. Yes you do!! Kid in a candy store comes to mind, lol!
@MrSparkums
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man.. I'm rebuildin my 99 LT Sport 2 dr, front susp timing, cooling sys exp plugs mounts, and maybe a new trans... About half way there, exactly what I needed to hear to see it all through! Thanks! ; )
@MrSparkums
5 жыл бұрын
And yes the main seal! ; )
@Myvintageiron7512
8 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the video Quality I know it sucks time for a new Camera
@monster92801
8 жыл бұрын
how am i able to contact you for business inquiries i have a couple of engines that need your expertise in assembly and product placement long time subcriber thanks for the videos much appreciated
@Myvintageiron7512
8 жыл бұрын
+Daniel Grimes ktorr222@yahoo.com
@TPVPRO
8 жыл бұрын
Get the FZ1000 4k or 1080P for under $800
@davidprice6401
7 жыл бұрын
Myvintageiron7512 like your videos appreciate your work!
@donttrymeonyoutubebro2675
7 жыл бұрын
Myvintageiron7512 so I can't put vortex heads on a 92 roadmaster
@calvinlayport3127
3 жыл бұрын
I really like his Chanel too he knows his stuff and knows how to say it where most any body can understand him
@imarooster3548
6 жыл бұрын
You try and tell a customer, but they won't listen. I'm faced with this weekly at our shop....good vid.
@LandonRoy-cv9rt
4 жыл бұрын
I port matched my 906 heads and Edelbrock intake performer RPM intake installed an LT4 hot cam from GM Performance and blue beehive springs and only cost me a few hundred bucks and GOD DAMN did it ever make a difference on power, it went from a tire smoker to a tire destroyer and massively improved high end power on the highway, I love Vortecs, cheap, make great power easily without spending a lot of money and easy to work on
@Snailmailtrucker
3 жыл бұрын
Took my 062 Vortec Heads to the Head Doctor (Machine Shop) yesterday for a MagnaFlux and Decking....Got a good Bill of Health No cracks and everything looks great. $35.00 each head Magnaflux, $55.00 each for decking...$180.00 total...I'm happy ! Now I gotta talk myself into trying to fit these heads and new manifold into my old Cube Van thru the DogHouse !
@Myvintageiron7512
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@mikeray1642
8 жыл бұрын
Glad your back, and thanks for all the concise information its good to know stuff
@stormrider8861
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, just save me a whole lot of trouble. Love your vid’s the material is excellent
@fathead8821
7 жыл бұрын
Good video. Priceless info on Vortex heads.. Saved me $$$$ Thanks..
@Gunny426HemiPlymouth
7 жыл бұрын
yeah i had the same problem. im a vw guy and i bout like 3 sets of dual port heads for 50 bucks! heck yeah now all i have to do is get them cut for 94s and maybe they wont need rebuilt.... nope needed rebuilt and the shop pretty much told me. dont waste your time. spend the money on new heads... your building an engine. spend the money. dont waste time hoping old parts will clean up and be good and maybe save you at most $200 bucks in the whole build. $200 dollars is a big whoop when the old part cracks and ruins the $2,000 dollar motor.
@skylinefever
8 жыл бұрын
Jeep fans have a similar situation. The 331 4.0L head casting is crack prone. Clearwater Cylinder Head and Alabama Cylinder heads build a new heavier casting that is unlikely to crack. You can use those heads as a performance upgrade as well. The 4.2L Jeep engine gets a huge power boost by installing the 331 replacement head.
@thehappytexan
5 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to get a set of the pro topline Australian vortec heads from an engineer at comp cams in 2002. He hooked me up with, at the time, unreleased to the public beehive springs, retainers and Manley valves. In a 5200 lb truck, that engine pushed it to 13.0’s and at redline with a 1:1 trans and 3:73 gears it would hit 140 mph with the right da.
@strobachyzoo4221
4 жыл бұрын
try vortec heads properly clearance for the lift, using the beehive valve springs...With the GM ramjet 383 cam, and flat top pistons.
@richardjimenez7394
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks for the information on the LS engine and cast iron engines
@kevinmask8652
7 жыл бұрын
A stock Vortec 5.7 L31 engine has a 9.4 - 1 compression from the factory. The TBI 5.7 uses the same dish pistons with the 76cc head and has around 8.5 - 1 compression.
@Onewaymine
5 жыл бұрын
depends on the gvwr the heavier trucks ran 4 bolt main 76cc heads 8.5-1... light duties ran 64-65cc 9.4 - 1 they figured the heavier trucks would be under more load so reduced compression to avoid detonation.. at least thats how chevrolet used to advertise the replacement engines.. can still find the 2 bolt www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Performance/809/12681430/10002/-1?CAWELAID=230006180039292864&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15769068431&CATCI=aud-224375369591:pla-324540447960&CATARGETID=230006180040145441&cadevice=c&jegspromo=thirdparty&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3b3gBRDAARIsAL6D-N-h7KX8KA6iCf3wcZFarOCtdVGaO1yurQF_tsv6BCv0jlj1DfmtfucaAmumEALw_wcB
@squirrelynations3832
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 400 sbc and put vortec heads on it. My machine guy was surprised they were not cracked. Like you said thin casting. Works great if you have no real ambition of high Strain operation. Creep through the woods.great.
@scottfahey2717
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. I was going to buy a set of aftermarket Vortec heads from Scoggy Dickey for my 79 350 but the tech said I had to drill one hole in the passenger side heads for the water pump by pass. I know the sb 400's needs the steam holes drilled. Thanks
@LandonRoy-cv9rt
4 жыл бұрын
SO MUCH great info from this channel
@xavierjohnson2119
4 жыл бұрын
vortec heads are modern tech applied to your classic chevy compatibility. when your block has been in production for 50 years, last year's heads had 10 years more advanced than last decade's heads. i think its pretty obvious that the new stuff is better than old bc its got all the old stuff to learn from
@stephengrant2677
5 жыл бұрын
I Safety-Silv the crack, and the torque pattern has to be reversed or youll crack them. You can also use bronze wire mig on cracks like Caterpillar does. Cracked seats take a new seat. The valve cooling is wayyy better. Works.
@jermainejenkins4997
5 жыл бұрын
Hey I have a 96 vortex I want to put a camshaft in it with some headers what type of camshaft I should buy to get the most power out my engine
@luvspus69
4 жыл бұрын
Put in a colder thermostat 180 and replace all of the quick release coolant fittings with new ones. Do the bottle cap too. Keep water in it and it will be a good engine. Just very well known for small coolant leaks.
@donaldwarwick6780
4 жыл бұрын
+Myvintageiron7512 I am doing a rebuild on a 350. I got a set of heads, 041 castings from a machine shop. They did a full valve job, hardened seats, 2.02 swirl polished intake valves new stainless 1.60 swirl polished exhaust valves new .500 Z-28 lift valve springs. I also picked up a set of Vortec 906 castings from Facebook Marketplace. I have inspected them, don't see any cracks - will have this verified. My question is this: Ever considering that the 041 castings are like new and rebuilt and the 906 heads are not - would I get more power from the Vortec heads?
@Blobby_Hill
8 жыл бұрын
so i can buy a aftermarket vortec heads and bolt them to my TBI 350 with no issues?
@mrnobody8540
4 жыл бұрын
Issue is manifold
@chasepyles8626
3 жыл бұрын
Always enjoying your videos
@Zelaznogsiul-63
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the quick reply.If you get the chance watch headbytes porting channel,he is the one that claims that even Afr and other heads have horrible machine work.Again thank you for allege info.
@Zelaznogsiul-63
6 жыл бұрын
For all the info not allege info,auto correct sucks.
@Myvintageiron7512
6 жыл бұрын
Yea I have seen all of those videos I have had very good results with AFR and Dart I do agree with him on some of the off brand heads I've seen some really bad valve jobs one thing you can do is buy the heads bare and have a shop you trust do the valve job
@0313bouchey
6 жыл бұрын
Are you finding a specific casting number that’s cracking with the vortec heads? 906 or 062. Or are they both prone to cracking?
@Myvintageiron7512
6 жыл бұрын
Both
@65mustanggeorge
8 жыл бұрын
What pistons do you use looking at the eagle rotating assembly with the speed pro pistons and stock vortec heads edelbrock mild cam have a 355 Chevy not sure what pistons are in engine now.thanks for any advice.
@joediblasio1846
6 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your engine building expertise but from my chair to yours and every one else's... Yes some heads are better than others, vortec are a great head, so arent any bowtie head as well as fuelies and humps, I've cut some 882s that flowed like Niagara and my machinist kept pesting me to buy them from me, he showed them off to a lot of people because I actually do have a good hand and eye for cutting heads... But it all comes down to $$$ you can get decent after market heads for short money but if you're in a bind, know what to hunt for and how to make it work right... But for you to dismiss all the other heads like they're garbage is wrong... I actually have some 491s that I'm putting on my 76 383 Vega notch back, only a low mount mini alternator and single groove balancer pully will be the only pulleys/belt on the engine. I'm expecting a simple 450 street able HP with a 150 shot. It will be a full roller set up with a zzz crate block, the factory internals wiped out a rod and its journal.... My 79Z might get flat tops,.465 lift crane, some 062s with a hurricane and a 750 dual feed, mechanical. Or I leave it alone and drive its boring factory numbers matching 350
@Myvintageiron7512
6 жыл бұрын
I do not completely disagree with you however I would remind you of this it is a very rare person indeed that can correctly hand port heads 99 percent of those who are building this stuff can't do it correctly and if they try they ruin the heads, the only way they can do what you are talking about is to have them ported by a pro, this creates the problem of $$$ my point is why spend $800.00 having these castings ported when you can buy aftermarket heads that flow better right out of the box in un ported condition you can probably get them for less that what you will have into the stock heads after seats/guides/valve job and porting now you have a new casting that will walk all over the ported factory castings. now if you can do the work yourself than more power to you I hand ported heads for many many years and what you are saying is true you can make em flow pretty good but I'm telling you even fully ported they still can't touch Dart/AFR/edelbrock and even some pro comp's I bought a set of Aluminum Pro comps last month that flowed 280 CFM at .650 lift paid less than $800.00 you couldn't get a fully ported factory casting to flow like this if you strapped a rocket to them
@davidblackwell6914
4 жыл бұрын
@@Myvintageiron7512 🤣🤣 at even if you strapped a rocket to them
@jeffpolsene680
5 жыл бұрын
I have a set of the aluminum chevy performance heads,with 58cc chambers. Im interested in finding out the difference between the two. Wich ones would be better for street/strip use on a 10 to 1 350?
@jam9297
8 жыл бұрын
How much do you think I would spend building a 5.7 vortec from say junkyard parts? Can they make good power for cheap?
@jam9297
8 жыл бұрын
+Tony Wilkins Hmm alright. Just wondering what a good engine would be for me to get into engine building without breaking the bank
@punch_bowl_turd3005
3 жыл бұрын
i'm looking at getting a new L31 crate engine, any concerns of the new vortecs or is it all the same from GM (then and now)? this is for a daily driver.
@jlinemanjg
8 жыл бұрын
I have an 87 R10 Silverado, has original 350, 1st year for TBI. I was thinking about rebuilding and using vortec heads. Do I have to change the intake and exhaust manifold? What do you suggest?
@sugashaneray
8 жыл бұрын
I have a mercruiser 260 hp 1987. Thinking of doing the vortec upgrade. What kind of hp number you think I'd get, and would a 2.02/1.60 valve set up be best?? Thanks
@briana3467
3 жыл бұрын
It's easy to detect cracks in the field before buying.
@tdtalways
7 жыл бұрын
I got a GMC Yukon 1997 and it has the good vortex heads its running 400hp
@sergeantspeed5941
6 жыл бұрын
tia sprague would love to know how you got 400 hp from a 260 hp motor
@bonnivilleblackcherry9745
5 жыл бұрын
vorteC not vorteX.
@bonnivilleblackcherry9745
5 жыл бұрын
Sergeant Speed i got 475 from a 4.3 vortec which has 185 hp stock. Not getting into a long winded explanation of all the work/parts and the specs of ech mod. think about a old school 350 making 1000 hp. Its not hard when you have the money or/and the time to do the work yourself.
@sergeantspeed5941
5 жыл бұрын
@@bonnivilleblackcherry9745 he said he has 400 hp with a sbc using vortec heads. I wanted to see what he was using for parts to make 140 horsepower over stock with heads that only boost power by 30ish horsepower I know you can make decent power from a SBC, That wasn't my question.
@overbuiltautomotive1299
5 жыл бұрын
ok tq may be
@jberry1982
6 жыл бұрын
I need to know if filling the center 2 intake bolt holes or am I gonna need a new tbi intake for Vortec heads
@tata011670
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 1988 sbc 350 in a boat. I’d like to upgrade to vortex heads for the horsepower. My current motor is a carbureted (Holley Quadra jet 750) , non-tbi. I also want to install a bit more radical cam. Is there a vortex head with the thicker casting out there that will just bolt on?
@matttafakt
5 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see you build an LT1 with the 643 or 374 aluminum heads. Fully ported 195 to 200cc.
@lenorddelafuente5852
5 жыл бұрын
Great information, thank you.
@mikehall2268
6 жыл бұрын
please give the manufacturer and part number for the aftermarket vortec heads
@Myvintageiron7512
6 жыл бұрын
ProMaxx Performance 2151
@paytoncoon7256
8 жыл бұрын
Could I get a measurement on the bosses? I have a set of vortec heads and mine look to be already machined down but I'm not 100% positive.
@randy1ization
5 жыл бұрын
can u run vortec heads without changing the stock pistons on the 88 to 95 engines?
@georgespangler1517
5 жыл бұрын
I have a question,,,I'm building a 45 pickup and I have a good 305,,can I get better flowing heads for the engine,, I'm not wanting to race it,,just cruse and sound good.
@7439norma
4 жыл бұрын
were did you get the after market vortec?
@Myvintageiron7512
4 жыл бұрын
RHS
@NateHarrisCreations
7 жыл бұрын
What's the piston and cam model numbers you changed in the up grades in that engine
@juliuscullum6596
6 жыл бұрын
I got a few questions. Do they have 202 valves and can you put any carb intake on them?
@Myvintageiron7512
6 жыл бұрын
you don't want 2.020 valves in Vortec heads the chambers are to small and they shroud the valves which kills air flow
@donrutter6765
6 жыл бұрын
Actually, all you have to do to camel humps is grind the bump in the roof of the exhaust ports and you are already making the same power as vortecs, so still more power available by porting other areas to beat the vortecs. Vortecs are already at their limit, pretty thin if you are porting them. Then you dont have to worry about heads that will crack,, and porting them will make more than Vortecs. Thats good for 30-35 hp. right there without anything else.The hot ticket right now is buying the cheap procomps and have them ported. Then you are up around 300 cfm like the AFR, or more if you spend the money.
@naamanmagnusanthony9035
6 жыл бұрын
are those heads from scoggin dickey performance ?
@trillrifaxegrindor4411
4 жыл бұрын
what flat top piston do you use for the conversion from the dished piston? exact part number please?
@joe-hp4nk
4 жыл бұрын
What is your opinion on the early bowtie heads casting 14011034, thanks.
@Myvintageiron7512
4 жыл бұрын
Decnt heads
@davidmcdonald7556
7 жыл бұрын
I would like to know about the 191 heads.i bought a set with 202 stainless valves and ported and polished.did I screw up or will they work with a 510 lift cam?!
@Myvintageiron7512
7 жыл бұрын
should work fine make sure the valve springs match the cam
@davidmcdonald7556
7 жыл бұрын
Myvintageiron7512 any idea what cc the 191 is
@multinjok
8 жыл бұрын
Hi vintageiron, i watch a lot of your videos. I have a question... I own 86 IROC-Z that has an older 350 chevy small block in it, nothing fancy it has offenhouser intake and holley 4010 - 600 cfm. Currently i run open air cleaner at the top, would i benefit any it putting on carb plenum and using stock TPI intake box so i will pull air in front of the radiator instead around the engine. Thank you.
@thethepills
7 жыл бұрын
when you pointed out the exhaust seat cracks i noticed cracks in the one center hold down bolt hole. what do you think of those cracks? i have a set with cracks there, otherwise good heads. do you think that location would cause much trouble?
@aaronpeople101
7 жыл бұрын
takethepills i wouldn't use them, you could leak coolant into oil
@randy1ization
5 жыл бұрын
what company makes a good aftermarket vortec head and manifold
@kevinhill3549
5 жыл бұрын
What company do you recommend for the aftermarket heads. I know this video was made a few years back but I'm having trouble finding exactly what I need
@Myvintageiron7512
5 жыл бұрын
Dart
@Hellashift47
3 жыл бұрын
@@Myvintageiron7512 hello, been watching your videos for a while and love that your showing us younger generation the tools and knowledge that we need and not like others with misinforming info. is Dart the only brand you would buy vortec's from? of me not knowing iv always wondered about afr and eldelbrock e tech heads along with dart and others. like everyone else including you before you decided not to anymore, i was really thinking about going to the junk yard and pulling set after set to find ones not cracked but i would like to make a good investment that i know wont crack. Thankyou very much for your time -Patrick
@RickConrad-m2w
Ай бұрын
Have a 66 327 that has Vortec heads 062, engine using water, removed heads no cracks. Used Fel-Pro 501 head gskts. first.
@2009KVFD976
8 жыл бұрын
Vintageiron- thanks for the informative videos!! they are awesome and hope to see more as time allows. i have a 1968 C-10 with a goodwrench 350. i plan on adding some punch to it, nothing crazy. in your opinion, how would an RV cam, vortec heads, RPM air gap intake, edelbrock 1406, truck headers and purple hornies turned down before the diff perform? this is a learning experience and my 1st build. also, right now it has a TH400 and i believe 4.11 gears now but plan on converting to a 700R4 and 3.42 gears with the eaton truetrac... hope to hear from ya soon and thanks again!
@hfGJMJpfu
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the Magnaflux tip on these Vortec heads. I have a head gasket leak and while I have the heads off I might as well have them tested!
@skylinefever
8 жыл бұрын
Wherever I worked, the rule was that if the head gaskets were being replaced, the heads got crack and leak tests every time. If the head could be rebuilt, it was rebuilt, if it couldn't be rebuilt, a new head was ordered.
@ozarksfarmerhansen8782
6 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend a couple of after market heads you use, I have a couple from places I never heard off. thanks great video.
@amiabledave50
3 жыл бұрын
MVI, Talkin about Vortex heads. I have twin MPI Mercruiser 350 block engines stroked to 377@ 320 hp. I want to go with aluminum Vortex heads to shed weight and better flow. A marine Comp Cam also installed. BUT I would like to use the stock 2 piece intake and throttle body because of simplicity. I would also have to have the ECU's remapped. AM I LOOKINH AT THIS ALL WRONG?
@mastertek383
7 жыл бұрын
The vortec head is based on iron lt1 350 head. Nothing to do with tbi head although you would think the swirl port heads that actually create a real vortex would have carried the vortec name
@TopAnimeGuy
8 жыл бұрын
So I was told that if you port the intake runners on a vortec head, it looses its "Vortec" property of swirling the air fuel charge as it goes into the cylinder. If I remember correctly, the 2016 chevy performance parts catalog said that too. Are they just telling me that so I buy the bowtie heads with the 225CC intake runners or is it possible to port a vortec head runner to say 190cc or 200cc? Thoughts?
@mariebell8868
6 жыл бұрын
What is the best 350 stock engine I can buy crate for 1991 chevy pickup truck silverado?
@wreckanchor
4 жыл бұрын
What brand and part number are the "new" aftermarket vortec heads you buy and build? Like 20 people have asked with no reply?? thanks
@mikeceli
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos "myvintageiron7512"! I want to build a 350 L98 to replace the 305 LB9 TPI OE engine, in my 1989 Chev IROC Z Camaro. I will retain the smog and TPI(with some mods). (I need to pass Ca. SMOG) I am considering Engine Quest CH 350-GA heads. Iron, Vortec heart shaped combustion chamber, but designed to bolt on L98's. Have you come across these? What is your opinion on them? CH350GA Chevrolet 350 5.7 1987-1995 Replaces casting number: 083, 191, 193, 217, 810, Intake runner 176CC Combustion Chamber 64CC Vortec chamber With Heat Riser / 87 95 Intake manifold bolt pattern Center bolt down valve cover holes Recommended to be replaced in pairs. ASSEMBLED Thanks.
@gerardnelson4531
6 жыл бұрын
I have a question, does the marcruiser 5.7 350 vortex head have the same problem with cracking?
@allmarinemaintenance3714
5 жыл бұрын
God yes
@angelcordero7859
8 жыл бұрын
How do the blocks compare between the the Vortec and TBI? Also are there any differences in the stroke?
@markh4767
7 жыл бұрын
thank you for the HEADS UP I will be doing some work on my 5.3 soon I appreciate the informaition
@alexgest1985
4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to run a 525 lift cam with factory vortecs after machining?
@apacheone3643
5 жыл бұрын
TBI ON THE 350 came in in mid 1987 as I own a Caprice Classic with a 350 CI build 04/1987 With a Carburetor.July of 1987 they went to TBI.As far as your vortex engine yes they are a good engine but do not overheat them as they Crack the block in the lifter valley just below the head.We had to replaced them with target master engines which also were failing they would spi. main bearings in a week.
@Myvintageiron7512
5 жыл бұрын
1986 was the first year for the TBI Engine the TBI and vortec are the same block
@apacheone3643
5 жыл бұрын
@@Myvintageiron7512 As I stated before I own from brand new a Caprice with the 350 and it had a Carburetor not a TBI TBI WAS NOT PUT ONTO the Caprice until mid 2007 Yes they were a roller cam engine but had a metal timing cover not plastic that came later on.In 1985 and 86 the 305 and 350 engines were being produced in Mexico and prone to failure.I was changing these engines almost daily with target master engines which suffer bearing failures to.
@Myvintageiron7512
5 жыл бұрын
those years were the transition there were 1986 model year cars and trucks with TBI but they also used carb's on some applications I owned a 1986 Chevy P/U with 350 TBI
@timsterrett2417
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 1988 350,with a good set of vortech heads ball park figure,what would my compression be with stock cam.
@Myvintageiron7512
6 жыл бұрын
8.5 to 1
@garypease7414
3 жыл бұрын
Im building a 5.7 tbi for a s10 4x4. Im using professional products aluminum 185 cc heads and flat top pistons (new in box from 1995). Should I use the standard tbi for the 5.7, or would one from a 7.4 work better. Its a 4 bolt roller block with main and head studs. Im trying to get it passed the referee for a year before I can register it as an antique. (Cats and manifolds for this year, later mods to come after a year, and a few drivetrain upgrades.)
@Mr_Twiglesworth
3 жыл бұрын
I would think the 7.4 would be different
@Bluebirdcleaning
8 жыл бұрын
Any opinions on beehive style springs to run more lift? Also whats a good vendor to buy some new vortecs?
@chevymetal8424
5 жыл бұрын
I’m throwing together a vortec 305 with a Howard’s cam 280/288 525”/530 109* with a dual plane rpm air gap intake I know it’s not a 350 will it make decent power? For an s10
@carworlds4563
8 жыл бұрын
your videos are very informative I am considering building a 383 with vortec heads what combination would be great for cam I want to use it as a daily driver but still be in the 400 to 500 horsepower band if possible
@davidreed6070
4 жыл бұрын
I have a question, can you use a piston like an L2304 piston with the 120 th dome, because of the plug boss .I have never tried. They have a good flowing exhaust runner.
@Myvintageiron7512
4 жыл бұрын
TBI NO/ Vortec yes
@toddweihl1418
7 жыл бұрын
what pistons did you use on the vortex I bought a new gm vortex 350 crate engine for my truck I put a bigger cam in it did not go to high on the lift do to the clearance issues installed a set of bbk headers and cold air intake it is so much more enjoyable to drive good power better gas mileage kind of a project with my son teaching him engine work and it's fun looking for more power wondering about pistons
@rusty75ful
6 жыл бұрын
Where can i order those aftermarket vortec heads? im from Canada? and is there a certain casting number im looking for?
@Chevron.Muskoka
4 жыл бұрын
Best bang for your buck up here is getting some Iron Eagles. By the time you rebuild a pair of Vortecs your only a couple hundred off of buying new Darts. Ported vortecs flow a little less than as cast iron eagles
@trillrifaxegrindor4411
4 жыл бұрын
summit sells vortec heads and a couple aftermarket variants,check jegs as well
@ericfultonberger266
4 жыл бұрын
i have a 97 vortec engine that im going to carb . can i use a old style timing chain cover with that stock crank??
@daninwaxhaw
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 96 305 with stock heads. I am thinking about buying new heads for it. My question is can I use the 305 vortec heads on a 350 vortec engine when I get ready to do an engine swap? Thanks in advance, Dan in Waxhaw
@christopherharalson2140
7 жыл бұрын
Got a question I have camel humps on a motor my dad built b4 he passed if I switch to vortec heads would I have to change the headers?
@Myvintageiron7512
7 жыл бұрын
no
@christopherharalson2140
7 жыл бұрын
Myvintageiron7512 I'm new to this what headers should I be looking for its a v8 swap in a 1989 chevy S10
@trillrifaxegrindor4411
7 жыл бұрын
look for v8 s10 swap headers
@coburnlowman
5 жыл бұрын
I need some good advise. I have a 87 Sivarado 4x4. It had a 305 that ran stronger than any 305 and I always assumed it was a 350 until it died and I pulled it. Anyway for a truck engine that I want it to pull over tire burning performance , what top end should I use. Oh I do plan to use a 350 as the bottom end. Some have told me the TBI swirl port heads are the way to go with a truck engine. There is endless info on high performance builds but very little on high torque low and mid range builds , or at least that I can find.
@Myvintageiron7512
5 жыл бұрын
Go with vortec heads and RV cam you won't be dissapointed
@platinumlawnservice
6 жыл бұрын
Are the new crate vortec long blocks coming with the same castings? About to pull the trigger on one. Pretty sure I should have no problems for a long time anyways. Thanks
@patmatthews2515
4 жыл бұрын
What cam intake and carburetor would you suggest with dart aftermarket vortec heads
@Myvintageiron7512
4 жыл бұрын
I like Howards Big daddy Rattler cam, MSD ignition , Edelbrock air gap intake with 750 CFM holly
@patmatthews2515
4 жыл бұрын
@@Myvintageiron7512 thanks I'm putting it in a 94 GMC 4x4 that I will be driving a lot is that still a good match for the truck? Thanks for your time.
@donaldfuller5041
7 жыл бұрын
Can you suggest a cam for a truck I use for plowing that I don't have to have the valve bosses cut? I have the heads bolted down and don't want to take them apart to send them to the machine shop. I'm using a 750 vac. secondary carb. It will be a flat tappet setup too.
@anthonyparker6586
7 жыл бұрын
Call jegs and tell them what you have and what you want, the tech guys know there stuff
@donaldfuller5041
7 жыл бұрын
OK Thank You!!!
@TheNy615
7 жыл бұрын
Need to ask for some advice I am building a 96 Camaro Z 28 LT1 Gen 2 OPTi spark is there any recommendations you have or should look out for any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you
@zed8083
7 жыл бұрын
My buddy has a '96 LT1 Zedder with the GM hot cam kit and mid-length headers with a cat back exhaust and runs 13.50's (tire spin is a bitch, lol) all night long! His is an automatic, with a stage 2 shift kit, and it makes me lol @ how torquey it is in the lower to mid rpms.....
@thecraftsman8133
6 жыл бұрын
I saw bit and pieces of an article about doing work to vortec heads and they showed the spark plug boss being removed (or at least ground down one side the intake side) and it was supposed to improve. I'm very curious what removing the sparkplug boss does and if polishing the chamber will help? I already rounded off the corners of the BOSS above the sparkplug hole inside the chamber. I want to run the highest compression ratio that will allow me to use pump gas, premium if I have to. but I would like to know what mods are needed to bump the highest CR for a 1996 5.7 Vortec. My goal is .030 over for the 355 size. and the biggest cam allowed to keep it streetable and pump gas. LT4 hotcam???? or bigger??? I am aiming at 425-450 HP at the crank. whats you opinion on the parts list? And whats your opinion on using my 062 castings. I want to improve the combustion chamber , I guess after the BOSS removal I will need to mill the heads to gain any lost material in the combustion chamber to bump the CR.
@yurimodin7333
Жыл бұрын
its takes the sharp edge off that causes hotspots and detonation
@Ricky-manic
4 жыл бұрын
I never knew vortec heads were that good I may get a set of vortec aluminum heads on rockauto because I would like to wake up my 350 tbi motor lol would it work if I kept the tbi throttle body and put on bigger injectors?
@CaudillPat
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been told that you can punch a hole in the vortec head to accommodate an egr so you can still use the old intake, with a lot of grinding. Can you please comment on that?
@dickeymoore3072
6 жыл бұрын
Have you used or do you know anything about the pro topline vortec heads ? THANKS
@shootermcgavin2819
8 жыл бұрын
New videos! yes! Make one on the Chevy 400 please
@nickblais4371
6 жыл бұрын
Yes please do a 400sbc. I'm building one now with vortec 906 heads, steam ported, and a comp cam 268/268 at .454 /.454. I could use the advice.
@overbuiltautomotive1299
5 жыл бұрын
buy new al heads 906 are ok at best listen to his video all that 906 ant but 200cc bare finish ot home shop or local never buy any pre assembled @@nickblais4371
@mopster1913
4 жыл бұрын
I am looking to get some vortec heads and put on my 350 that's in my 1980 K20 I was wondering what would be a good cam 4 torque and low and mid RPM and also how can I check these heads before I buy them
@adamn788
5 жыл бұрын
You got any advice of taking stock vortec heads and taking down the valve bumpers so you can get more lift ?
@Myvintageiron7512
5 жыл бұрын
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@joshmclarty1704
7 жыл бұрын
i got a 99 ford ranger 4.0 ohv are the heads good or bad on them an what do i need to look for
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