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Offline copperhead

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vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
« 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
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Offline copperhead

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Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2013, 10:07:13 am »
Oh and happy thanksgiving everyone
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Offline Engineer

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Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline copperhead

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Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
« Reply #3 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.
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Offline Engineer

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Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
« Reply #4 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.
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2002 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 8.1/ZF6sp RC/LB
2001 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 6.0/4L85E EC/SB
1997 Chevy Blazer 4x4
1994 Chevy K-2500 4x4 C6P 5.7/4L80E
1979 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10
1977 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10 454

Dad of an Eagle Scout, and a Life Scout

Offline rich weyand

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Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
« Reply #5 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
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Offline copperhead

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Re: vortec head swap what gaskets to use?
« Reply #6 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
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