Vortec Head Change Running
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Burning Brakes
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From: Baldwinsville, NY
Vortec Head Change Running
http://picasaweb.google.com/mikepthr...tecHeadProject
Have the engine running and cam broken in for 30 minutes.
Drives well with slight rumble at idle, but smooth and pulls strong to 3500 with just a little trottle, I do not think the secondaries have opened yet.
Have only to re-adjust the valves, some valve train clatter.
Timing not right, 8 degrees at 600 RPM and 18 at 2500 with no vacuum to the distributor. Had to replace the old one that was rusted shut. Installed Mr. Gasket adjustable vacuum can and lighter springs, was working OK before?? Will try it to fix over the weekend.
Have the engine running and cam broken in for 30 minutes.
Drives well with slight rumble at idle, but smooth and pulls strong to 3500 with just a little trottle, I do not think the secondaries have opened yet.
Have only to re-adjust the valves, some valve train clatter.
Timing not right, 8 degrees at 600 RPM and 18 at 2500 with no vacuum to the distributor. Had to replace the old one that was rusted shut. Installed Mr. Gasket adjustable vacuum can and lighter springs, was working OK before?? Will try it to fix over the weekend.
Drifting
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From: Ansonia/NYC CT
I was looking through your pics, trying to see if you had to remove the radiator to get the cam in...but I can't tell. Did you have to remove it, or where you able to get the cam in with just removing the fan?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Baldwinsville, NY
I removed the coolant radiator and tyied to take the cam out. 1" left in the engine and the dowel pin on the end of the cam hit the condensor radiator.
Had to unbolt that rad and tilt it so I could get the cam out and had to remove the lower air dam and lower valance to get at the two bolts holding the condensor.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mikepthr...46644400277202
Also had to tilt the rad to get the new cam in.
Had to unbolt that rad and tilt it so I could get the cam out and had to remove the lower air dam and lower valance to get at the two bolts holding the condensor.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mikepthr...46644400277202
Also had to tilt the rad to get the new cam in.
Le Mans Master
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
? what cam ?
So ... what cam did you install with your vortec upgrade? Specs, p/n? I looked at your pics ... seems you did not use roller rockers ... IMHO most folks don't need 'em ... I commend you for choosing stamped. Are rockers self-aligning aka rail-type made for vortecs?
I removed the coolant radiator and tyied to take the cam out. 1" left in the engine and the dowel pin on the end of the cam hit the condensor radiator.
Had to unbolt that rad and tilt it so I could get the cam out and had to remove the lower air dam and lower valance to get at the two bolts holding the condensor.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mikepthr...46644400277202
Also had to tilt the rad to get the new cam in.
Had to unbolt that rad and tilt it so I could get the cam out and had to remove the lower air dam and lower valance to get at the two bolts holding the condensor.
http://picasaweb.google.com/mikepthr...46644400277202
Also had to tilt the rad to get the new cam in.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Baldwinsville, NY
Cam & Kit
I was trying to put together a list of parts, keep getting sidelined.
This is close.
Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center
Mfg. Part No. Description: Price
SDPC KIT S D8060AA,HEADS, BOLTS, GASKETS, INTAKE $860.00
CHEVY 12558060 VORTEC L-31 HEADS
CHEVY 10105117 HEAD GASKET. .028
CHEVY 12495499 BILT KIT
CHEVY INTAKE GASKET. EMBOSSED
CHEVY 12495490 ROCKER ARMS, SELF-ALIGN.
EDELBROCK 2116 VORTEC PERFORMER INTAKE
CRANE 113931 210/216 DURATION WITH .420/.454 LIFT $112.00
FEDERAL MOGUL FEDHT817 LIFTERS $48.00
FEDERAL MOGUL CC7812-16 PUSH RODS $27.95
SUMMITT WA6136 VALVE COVER $58.70
FLEX-SEAL VALVE COVER GASKETS $16.00
FLEX-SEAL EXHAUST GASKETS $15.00
MR. GASKET OIL FILLER $5.95
MR. GASKET WA6040SOX TIMING COVER $15.50
MR. GASKET 141-200 TIMING POINTER $5.95
MR. GASKET 141-501 WATER NECK $16.95
HIAWATHA FAST. ASSORTED BOLTS $16.00
SPRAY PAINT ASSORTED COLORS $12.00
CHEVY EOS ADDITIVE $12.00
SHELL ROTELLA 20-40 DIESEL OIL $12.00
NAPA ANTI FREEZE $12.50
CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS $22.50
ADVANCED SPARK PLUG WIRES $28.50
TOTAL: $1,297.50
This is close.
Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center
Mfg. Part No. Description: Price
SDPC KIT S D8060AA,HEADS, BOLTS, GASKETS, INTAKE $860.00
CHEVY 12558060 VORTEC L-31 HEADS
CHEVY 10105117 HEAD GASKET. .028
CHEVY 12495499 BILT KIT
CHEVY INTAKE GASKET. EMBOSSED
CHEVY 12495490 ROCKER ARMS, SELF-ALIGN.
EDELBROCK 2116 VORTEC PERFORMER INTAKE
CRANE 113931 210/216 DURATION WITH .420/.454 LIFT $112.00
FEDERAL MOGUL FEDHT817 LIFTERS $48.00
FEDERAL MOGUL CC7812-16 PUSH RODS $27.95
SUMMITT WA6136 VALVE COVER $58.70
FLEX-SEAL VALVE COVER GASKETS $16.00
FLEX-SEAL EXHAUST GASKETS $15.00
MR. GASKET OIL FILLER $5.95
MR. GASKET WA6040SOX TIMING COVER $15.50
MR. GASKET 141-200 TIMING POINTER $5.95
MR. GASKET 141-501 WATER NECK $16.95
HIAWATHA FAST. ASSORTED BOLTS $16.00
SPRAY PAINT ASSORTED COLORS $12.00
CHEVY EOS ADDITIVE $12.00
SHELL ROTELLA 20-40 DIESEL OIL $12.00
NAPA ANTI FREEZE $12.50
CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS $22.50
ADVANCED SPARK PLUG WIRES $28.50
TOTAL: $1,297.50
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Le Mans Master
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