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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: dumbucket1 on September 12, 2008, 03:05:10 PM

Title: which head gasket set do I buy?
Post by: dumbucket1 on September 12, 2008, 03:05:10 PM

Im putting a set of 062 casting vortec heads off of a 97 chevy silverado half ton onto a 84 350 block. Do I buy a head gasket kit for the 97 truck or a head gasket kit for the 84 truck. Thanks

Title: Re: which head gasket set do I buy?
Post by: VileZambonie on September 12, 2008, 03:18:23 PM

Go with the head gaskets for the 97

Title: Re: which head gasket set do I buy?
Post by: dumbucket1 on September 14, 2008, 10:56:21 AM

ok cool. Can I reuse the 84 350 head bolts on the vortec heads? also do I use the 84 350 rockers or the vortec rockers? thanks for the info

Title: Re: which head gasket set do I buy?
Post by: 86 chevy silverado on September 14, 2008, 12:03:16 PM

 The head bolts are the same but the valve train componants have to match the newer heads.

Title: Re: which head gasket set do I buy?
Post by: VileZambonie on September 14, 2008, 02:08:47 PM

yes you'll need the newer rockers and such but I would replace the head bolts.