Anyone selling any used sbc vortecs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SCOTI · 07-03-2005, 06:32 PM

Just like it says..... possibly looking for some slightly used vortecs if the price is right. DFW area would be even better.

Let me know what you have.

jamal · 07-03-2005, 08:49 PM

If your searching for a vortec to run a factory roller cam that is not necessary. I am still learning about these trucks but I do know my engines. All you need is the spider and lifter guides off of a factory roller engine, tap three bolts to hold down spider and use a roller cam plate on front of engine. There are a few clearencing prob you may run into when installing lifter guides but can be easily fixed with a die grinder. As for the heads they are pretty cheap from gm

Americanrider · 07-04-2005, 01:18 AM

I read over on the engine & drivetrain board that GM dealers will sell re-buildable vortec cores for around $100. Because that is what they get from the factory to turn them back in. I have not comfirmed this myself but it sounds like it's worth a call to the dealer parts dept.

SCOTI · 07-04-2005, 01:35 AM

Jamal, I'm not running a factory roller cam on this one.... just a Crane hyd flat tappet. I just need some Vortecs & will have them cut for screw in studs & set them up to handle .480 lift w/o reliability issues.

Americanrider, thanks for the tip. I've got a buddy that works for a GM dealership so I'll have to ask him about it.

SCOTI · 07-04-2005, 11:33 AM

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badone07 · 07-04-2005, 02:00 PM

May or may not be worth it with the shipping...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=161835

SCOTI · 07-04-2005, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the link.

07-03-2005, 06:32 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Anyone selling any used sbc vortecs? Just like it says..... possibly looking for some slightly used vortecs if the price is right. DFW area would be even better. Let me know what you have. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-03-2005, 08:49 PM	#2
jamal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bridgeport, AL Posts: 363	If your searching for a vortec to run a factory roller cam that is not necessary. I am still learning about these trucks but I do know my engines. All you need is the spider and lifter guides off of a factory roller engine, tap three bolts to hold down spider and use a roller cam plate on front of engine. There are a few clearencing prob you may run into when installing lifter guides but can be easily fixed with a die grinder. As for the heads they are pretty cheap from gm __________________ 67 chevy stepside, 6 cylinder, three on the tree, small window. Currently in resto.

07-04-2005, 01:35 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Jamal, I'm not running a factory roller cam on this one.... just a Crane hyd flat tappet. I just need some Vortecs & will have them cut for screw in studs & set them up to handle .480 lift w/o reliability issues. Americanrider, thanks for the tip. I've got a buddy that works for a GM dealership so I'll have to ask him about it. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-04-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	ttt __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-04-2005, 02:00 PM	#6
badone07 Project 2 Resume Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 884	May or may not be worth it with the shipping... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=161835 __________________ John 1984 C30 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 (wife's) 1970 Mustang FB fully tubed (getting 521 BBF & powerglide) 1978 Nova 2dr (going BBCaddy & S.P. th400) 1984 Monte SS (circle track car)

07-04-2005, 01:18 AM	#3
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	I read over on the engine & drivetrain board that GM dealers will sell re-buildable vortec cores for around $100. Because that is what they get from the factory to turn them back in. I have not comfirmed this myself but it sounds like it's worth a call to the dealer parts dept.

07-04-2005, 04:13 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,094	Thanks for the link. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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