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Old 08-02-2010, 09:28 PM   #1476
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[QUOTE=Firebirdjones;4119502]If I understand this correctly, they weren't the heads you wanted in the first place but you installed them anyway??
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At the time I installed them, I thought they were the heads I ordered, until I realized it, it was to late. My focus was on the poor quality of the machining, and I just forgot to check the details

You won't have to worry about lack of low end torque with vortec heads. They only have 170cc intake runners, and with the taller ports they have a better short turn radius. They make gobs of torque. They are actually a much better choice than the standard port heads you initially wanted.
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THAT makes me feel better, hope it holds true
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Old 08-03-2010, 12:54 AM   #1477
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Man, that engine looks like it belongs in the space shuttle!! Looks good Jim. Sorry the intake isn't going to work. I hope to start driving mine before the summer is over up here. Just gotta get this dang A/C figured out.
Thanks Red for the comps., hope the AC doesn't give ya to much trouble...or drive it now and work on it over the winter. I think the term that was coined is NASA-eze

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AHHHHH, now I see. Didn't realize that was one of the differences with the Vortecs. I'm not as amazed now...


I can see your frustration, though. If it were me, I'd probably get a SCREAMING deal from Jegs on the right intake, like their cost plus free shipping. They're going to turn around and get the money back out of GMPP anyway...
Never thought of that! I'll give it a shot, it clearly states in the GMPP catalog that the vortec heads I ordered will work on early style intakes
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Old 08-03-2010, 03:39 PM   #1478
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IMHO, GMPP got this one wrong, 1/8" gap between intake runners and heads.Intake bolts up, just doesn't cover the intake ports...gotta buy another intake
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OK, seems like I was wrong, GMPP was right!!! Talked to them today, even had a case started, the smmmmaaaalllll print states that you must use a extended runner intake manifold (by .200") to run Vortec heads, seems that even though the early style intake will bolt up, w/o the extended runner design there will be a gap

My apologies to GMPP, you were right, I was wrong. Should have read all the printed information on the page, as it states to use a specific intake
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Old 08-03-2010, 11:31 PM   #1479
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Bummer!
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Old 08-05-2010, 02:04 PM   #1480
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back to where I was a month ago...got to do some engine wiring for the engine temp. and fan wires, still working on the electric choke

March was kind enough to send me the bolt and spacer for the alt. at no charge w/ shipping since I lost it in the workshop, well, its not lost just put it in a safe place so I wouldn't misplace it





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Old 08-05-2010, 09:55 PM   #1481
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One step closer!!
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Old 08-06-2010, 12:12 PM   #1482
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One step closer!!
Thanks Tim. Back to collecting parts for the final push

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Old 08-07-2010, 06:33 PM   #1483
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Got some time to cut off the last flange on the exhaust manifold, cutoff wheels do a very good job on cast iron, just a little filing and ready for coating





Picked up a console from Olskool
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I ran into Jon (tri-pro) at Carlisle today... looks like he's doing well...
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Old 08-07-2010, 10:27 PM   #1485
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I ran into Jon (tri-pro) at Carlisle today... looks like he's doing well...
Thanks Mike, just got done talking to him myself...PM'd

I guess he is the top banana, lol. Did ya pick up any parts??
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Don't really need any large parts, except bed wood and paint (to include body work). Sourkraut (John) bought some bedsides and header panel off him though.

I asked when he was having a banana eating contest at the show! I figure the local Hooters girls are available for a dual promotion event!
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Old 08-14-2010, 01:35 PM   #1487
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Ha, I just drove past there last month on vacation myself. Didn't stop in Y-stone. Wife had a bad experience there with one of our housecats that got loose in the park. Did eat at Taco Johns tho. Tasty...
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Awesome...have a great time Jim!
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Ha, I just drove past there last month on vacation myself. Didn't stop in Y-stone. Wife had a bad experience there with one of our housecats that got loose in the park. Did eat at Taco Johns tho. Tasty...
I'm back! What an incredible experience. I need a vacation from my vacation

Seems like there was a high level security alert at Ol' Faithful, they found a 5 gallon bucket of Viagra, and they think someone was trying to keep ol' faithful up...lol

pics to follow and I have to get back to working on the truck
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I'm glad you had a good time. Now back to it.
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I'm back! What an incredible experience. I need a vacation from my vacation

Seems like there was a high level security alert at Ol' Faithful, they found a 5 gallon bucket of Viagra, and they think someone was trying to keep ol' faithful up...lol

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Better watch out, it might give it a stiff neck...Back to work!
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Man you just just keep pushingLike VT says" one of these days you WILL have to finish it"
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Man you just just keep pushingLike VT says" one of these days you WILL have to finish it"
hehe, I'm hoping it'll give me some motivation! I have started painting mine though. Getting closer!
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Some pics

view out our front door...special place we have here in the Great US of A






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latest part, NOS Quadrajet






changed the water outlet a little. Bought a 45 degree AN -10x1/2"NPT
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Ooo, those are nice! Here's what I've been doing...
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Ooo, those are nice! Here's what I've been doing...
Nice choice of color, is that a small flake I see in the paint? Keep goin'...
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Nice choice of color, is that a small flake I see in the paint? Keep goin'...
Yep, its called Indigo Blue and has a real small flake. Thanks for encouragement!
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got the seats recovered, what a 8 month ordeal that was, that story could be a novel, most unpleasant part of the restore so far!!!





changed the hot air choke over to electric, pretty simple and straight forward. Just switched out the guts w/ one screw




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