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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Performance => Topic started by: jwag30 on January 25, 2010, 11:46:22 pm

Title: 454 vortec heads
Post by: jwag30 on January 25, 2010, 11:46:22 pm

I have found a low mileage "35000" 454 out of a RV for a good price. $600

And also a set of vortec heads that are in need of a rebuild. $350obo

My question is would the vortec heads be worth the extra money plus the cost of a rebuild.

Or rebuild the heads that are on the motor. This will be my first bbc.

Thx Josh

Title: Re: 454 vortec heads
Post by: VileZambonie on January 26, 2010, 06:28:43 am

What's the casting # on the heads that are on it? I wouldn't spend $350 on those heads

Title: Re: 454 vortec heads
Post by: 07montecarlo on January 26, 2010, 06:38:43 am

big block vortecs arent like sbc vortecs, they quite breathing at 5000 then drop on there face..but pull real hard and great for a 5k rpm motor or less on the street

Title: Re: 454 vortec heads
Post by: joesgarage71 on January 31, 2010, 01:26:10 pm

 good price on the 454, it has peanut port heads on it. Vortecs flow better than the peanut heads and you can make around 500hp with them. $350. for a set that need to be rebuilt? I don't think so! maybe 350 if they were ready to bolt on.