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Offline jwag30

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454 vortec heads
« 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
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: 454 vortec heads
« Reply #1 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
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Offline 07montecarlo

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Re: 454 vortec heads
« Reply #2 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
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Offline joesgarage71

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Re: 454 vortec heads
« Reply #3 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.
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