Vortec Heads
Racer
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From: Pasadena Maryland
Re: Vortec Heads (Slick McFavorite)
Don't know of any links but I can tell you that I have a set on my 78. Clearance is an issue. I have an aftermarket L88 high rise hood and the new intake and carb just barely cleared. I had to use a two inch K & N air filter instead of the stock set up. I want to post some pictures as soon as my son gets home from college with the digital camera.
Pro
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From: Quebec
Re: Vortec Heads (Slick McFavorite)
The clearance with the hood depends on which intake you use. On my 1980, I used a Vortec Edelbrock performer (not RPM) and it cleared with minor trimming on the stock dual snorkel air filtre.
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From: Fort Worth TX
Re: Vortec Heads (American Boy)
Thanks fellers,
I like my hood because it is a stock-size hood with louvers in it so if it came down to a new hood, I'd consider other heads. Stephan, I was looking at an Edelbrock Performer and am surprised (and a little happy) to hear that it works under a stock hood. You're operating with the manufacturer's hood and not a L88 High-rise aren't you? If so, good times, because I'm losing the stock snorkel anyway.
Thanks for the advice guys. :thumbs:
I like my hood because it is a stock-size hood with louvers in it so if it came down to a new hood, I'd consider other heads. Stephan, I was looking at an Edelbrock Performer and am surprised (and a little happy) to hear that it works under a stock hood. You're operating with the manufacturer's hood and not a L88 High-rise aren't you? If so, good times, because I'm losing the stock snorkel anyway.
Thanks for the advice guys. :thumbs:
Melting Slicks
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From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
Re: Vortec Heads (Slick McFavorite)
I'm running vortecs with edelbrock vortec performer intake and 2.5" open air filter with about 1/4" to 1/2" clearance to the stock hood on a 1980. If you are going to open air filter, I would suggest a drop down base to gain a little extra clearance. One you have the heads and air filter on, use some playdoe to check clearance.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Vortec Heads (American Boy)
I'm also running the Vortecs. I'm using the triangular Edelbrock lo pro. Works pretty well, but I question the filter's ability to do its job. And I've heard of the foam elements catching fire. :eek:
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From: memphis tn
Re: Vortec Heads (joeveto)
im using them also. but im using the performer rpm, edelbrock eps800 carb and a drop base air cleaner w/ 3" filter. no clearance problem with the stock 80 hood here, but its very close.
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Re: Vortec Heads (joeveto)
400 Hp! That's not modest at all. I'm hoping to get there someday, which is why I'm going with a level 2 700R4 from Bowtie. So to be sure on the manifold guys I'm looking at part #'s 2116 or 21161 from this old website (example) http://www.rjays.com/Edelbrock/Performer-01.htm :beatdeadhorse: