Vortec head swap?

[1981scottsdale]

Hey there gmsb,
Quick question. I have a pair of vortec heads but nothing else. What else will i need to complete the swap? I know that I'll need the intake manifold, but I was hoping someone here has done it. I've read a few guys that have done this but I was hoping for some live help. Have a good night guys

 

[Jims86]

Hey there gmsb,
Quick question. I have a pair of vortec heads but nothing else. What else will i need to complete the swap? I know that I'll need the intake manifold, but I was hoping someone here has done it. I've read a few guys that have done this but I was hoping for some live help. Have a good night guys

Intake is pretty much it, along with centerbolt valve covers. Retune the carb and go.

 

[1981scottsdale]

Intake is pretty much it, along with centerbolt valve covers. Retune the carb and go.

I read something about like pistons and roller ahem. And lifter arms? And well gaskets did you do this to your 350sbc?

 

[Driver4r]

I read something about like pistons and roller ahem. And lifter arms? And well gaskets did you do this to your 350sbc?

Pistons arnt different. And the valve train will work. Yes, you will need new gaskets.

And like jim said. You will need an intake.

 

[1981scottsdale]

Pistons arnt different. And the valve train will work. Yes, you will need new gaskets.

And like jim said. You will need an intake.

Okay thank you guys for the input, I got caught up in reading I guess and convinced myself that it was harder than it was, so I'd be alright with out getting "self aligning rocker arms" ?


That ks guys I managed to find an d hidden thread and I think it answers most of my questions. I appreciate the help

 

[RustyBuckets]

Ill be corrected if im wrong im pretty sure you either need self aligning rockers arms or pushrod guide plates.

My question about this build is whether when i put my vortecs on am I going to need premium.

 

[Jims86]

Ill be corrected if im wrong im pretty sure you either need self aligning rockers arms or pushrod guide plates.

My question about this build is whether when i put my vortecs on am I going to need premium.

Shouldnt need primium, vortecs are 64cc chambers. I would get the guide plates.

 

[1984c10]

I just did this swap and the stock throttle bracket would not mount to the intake bolt due to the different angle. This one worked perfect for me http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spe-24283

 

[1981scottsdale]

I just did this swap and the stock throttle bracket would not mount to the intake bolt due to the different angle. This one worked perfect for me http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spe-24283

So what is everything you got for your swap? And roughly how much did it cost?

 

[1984c10]

I got the 062 castings for $50, summit stage 1 intake $125, valve covers came with bolts,gaskets and grommets from ebay $55. intake gasket $25. throttle bracket $10 from summit. almost forgot. vortec intake bolts arp $20 summit

 

[1981scottsdale]

I got the 062 castings for $50, summit stage 1 intake $125, valve covers came with bolts,gaskets and grommets from ebay $55. intake gasket $25. throttle bracket $10 from summit. almost forgot. vortec intake bolts arp $20 summit

How did you get the Castings for so cheap? found them at a junk yard? Thank you for atleast some help, this is turning into more of a project that i thought lol If you happen to have any links Left from what you bought id apprecaite it as well!

 

[1984c10]

How did you get the Castings for so cheap? found them at a junk yard? Thank you for atleast some help, this is turning into more of a project that i thought lol If you happen to have any links Left from what you bought id apprecaite it as well!

I got them off craigslist. The guy had a few pairs. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-226018
Dont have the other links right now. Ill try and post them later

 

[RustyBuckets]

Do I need to machine where the rocker sits or get screw in studs if i add guide plates?

 

[RustyBuckets]

Does it matter what intake manifold gaskets I get? Are they size specific similar to head gaskets?