Vortec heads
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Melting Slicks
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Vortec heads
I'm considering putting vortec heads on my '76 l48 Should I find truck heads or heads from a camaro/ta? Any certain year I should locate?Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Safety Car
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Originally Posted by mkflanagan
I'm considering putting vortec heads on my '76 l48 Should I find truck heads or heads from a camaro/ta? Any certain year I should locate?Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Melting Slicks
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From: Auburndale Florida
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Do a search on the forum for different applications. There are tons of deals on new, reman'd and used vortecs on ebay. Another good resoursce is FRED BEANS a forum sponsor. You will need a vortec intake, your ram horns will work. Might need new head bolts and long slot rockers, if you go to a more aggressive cam. Best of luck. 
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by tigers123
That's a pretty damn good deal. Practically a bolt on and go setup.
Drifting
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You can find 'em on '96 - '99 trucks with 5.7L engines. I know the shop where those in the link are machined and they're top rate. They don't do any valve job work, etc. - just machine 'em for higher lift cams, screw-in studs and guideplates. They do top-notch work and I wouldn't hesitate to use 'em. If it were me, I'd pull the valves and do a bit of bowl work. HTH
Drifting
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
If I remember right the preferred casting number ends in 906. Some think they flow better or were less prone to cracking. I will try to verify this when I get home and look thru my vette bible.
