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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: red4wd on March 16, 2008, 08:24:58 pm

Title: 5700 Vortec
Post by: red4wd on March 16, 2008, 08:24:58 pm

I have the opportunity to pickup a complete engine less accessories for $250.  The engine has a knock but I have access to another crank and set of powder metal rods.  I am pretty sure I am gonna go ahead and get it if nothing else for the heads. 

Title: Re: 5700 Vortec
Post by: SLUG on March 17, 2008, 02:11:47 pm

make sure the crank you have is for a one piece rear main seal block or it wont work.

Title: Re: 5700 Vortec
Post by: Dragon on March 18, 2008, 12:45:54 am

$250 for usable Vortec heads(Barely Covers the cost of one)??? I would nab it for sure! Adapt the Heads to you current engine(Have a Machine Shop go over them, rebuild them. Also drill steam holes, depending on your Original Block), use a Vortec-style intake, and self-aligning rocker arms.. Should be able to see a 20-40Hp bump from the Stock Heads