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Title: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
Post by: copperhead on November 28, 2013, 10:00:45 am

Putting vortecs on the 350 and was wondering if I should use a vortec head gasket set or the old style. Is there even a difference, thanks guys

Title: Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
Post by: copperhead on November 28, 2013, 10:07:13 am

Oh and happy thanksgiving everyone

Title: Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
Post by: Engineer on November 28, 2013, 07:00:41 pm

You will definitely need the Vortec intake gasket.

The head gasket can be what ever you prefer.

Title: Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
Post by: copperhead on November 30, 2013, 02:31:22 am

Thanks I went out and got the whole top end kit for the vortec. It was a good kit. Any recommendations for headers? I'm looking at staying around 200 and want mid length or full length.

Title: Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
Post by: Engineer on November 30, 2013, 08:23:23 am

Hooker competition. My favorites for quality/cost.

You can buy better but those are far more expensive.

Title: Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
Post by: rich weyand on November 30, 2013, 09:04:26 am

Quote from: Engineer on November 30, 2013, 08:23:23 am

Hooker competition. My favorites for quality/cost.

You can buy better but those are far more expensive.

X2

Title: Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
Post by: copperhead on November 30, 2013, 09:39:08 am

Have you heard anything about the flowtech afterburners? I seen a few posts on some other sites about them. Mostly 4x4 though. Hookers are nice my buddy has a set on his truck and they've got a nice growl to them