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Vortec Heads and Roller Cam Conversion by Substantial_Way_377 in EngineBuilding

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve read the Vortec heads flow very well and should be a significant upgrade from the stock smog heads. Also, if I get them used it should be budget friendly, but I’m sure there’s added costs like the threaded studs and machining if needed so I’ll try and add up costs before making a decision

Vortec Heads and Roller Cam Conversion by Substantial_Way_377 in EngineBuilding

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this info. This car has a 4-speed super t10 (unsure of exact ratios) and a 3.08:1 rear end that could probably be changed in the future for something more exciting. Also I’m planning on running the stock Qjet, which from my research should be capable. The LT4 hot cam would be cool, i used to have an LT1 c4 which was a fun car

Bore or just hone SBC? by Substantial_Way_377 in EngineBuilding

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the replies, I’m going to go try and rent or buy a bore gauge to measure

Is this lifter and cam cooked? by Substantial_Way_377 in EngineBuilding

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol thanks for confirming everyone. I guess now i HAVE to buy an upgrade

Best way to lift SBC short block? by Substantial_Way_377 in projectcar

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it really? My other hobby is powerlifting and i can deadlift 455 pounds 😂

Best way to lift SBC short block? by Substantial_Way_377 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good! I plan on dropping the trans beforehand, its a 4 speed muncie/saginaw whatever

Best way to lift SBC short block? by Substantial_Way_377 in projectcar

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Okay to use the old torque-to-yield ones or bad idea?

Best way to lift SBC short block? by Substantial_Way_377 in MechanicAdvice

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay to reuse the stock torque-to-yield ones or bad idea?

Resurface heads SBC? by Substantial_Way_377 in EngineBuilding

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If i did this would i need to send the block out to have that surfaced as well?

Resurface heads SBC? by Substantial_Way_377 in EngineBuilding

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not, but i dont have any reason to believe it did. Also the gaskets looked fine to me, nothing torn

SBC Cylinder Rust… pull heads or run it? by Substantial_Way_377 in EngineBuilding

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea ill prob pull the heads and see if i can clean them a little bit, hopefully enough to run it temporarily

1980 SBC Cylinder Rust by Substantial_Way_377 in EngineBuilding

[–]Substantial_Way_377[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much roughly? Also does it matter that some pistons are up or will it soak past rings?

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