I do not know anything about Vortec but just found in paper today an add you
may be interested in.
98 Vortec 350
Long block, busted crank, $400/offer 515-244-4277
I think this is a Des Moines, IA number.
gl with your project
Matthew
'49 1/2t
'51 1/2t
'67 Chevelle SS project (for sale)
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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Vortec Heads x-mac-creator="4D4F5353"
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Am I mistaken or didn't the Vortec start in pickups/Suburbans/Tahoes in
1996?
In my humble opnion the Vortec is a better engine. My 98 Suburban has more
power and gets better mileage than my 94 pickup. Both 350's with 4 speed
auto and 2WD.
Blaine Dumkee
59 GMC 9314
70 GMC 25
Fort Smith NT
Canada
> I'm still trying to find the right engine for my '50, but I know that I
> want a 350 and I'd like it to have Vortec heads. I've recently come
> across a set of freshly machined Vortec heads from a 1988 Chevy truck.
> My question is, if I get the heads before I get a block, is there
> anything that I have to be aware of or watch out for? Are there certain
> years to which I will have to limit my search, or will the Vortec heads
> fit on any 350 block? Also, are there any issues regarding intake
> manifolds for these heads?
>
> Thanks for the guidance,
> Mark
> 1950 3100
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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