[ON] 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
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1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
Hey guys, I have a set of Vortec heads, I bought them locally here in Windsor, they are casting number 059 from the Chevy 305, would be a great addition to a 305 TBI, or TPI car, a nice bump up in power. They are in really nice shape, I bought them from a local engine builder, he took them apart, and cleaned them up. I'd like to get $175 for them, I will sell them with new valve seals, as well.. I'm located in Windsor Ontario, You can reach me by PM, or posting here.
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059
These would be damn nice for a cheap power boost!
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Too bad you can buy a set of brand new complete vortec heads from GM for $315. I would buy them if price was lower.
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059
Could you post a link for a "set" (2) Vortec heads for $315 just so i will save it to my favorites.
$300 for a set of used vortec heads is definately about 50% high though IMO
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Hey, that's cool then. I did say "IMO".
Hopefully you get what you are asking or darn close to it then.
Good luck, I'm done cluttering your thread
Hopefully you get what you are asking or darn close to it then.
Good luck, I'm done cluttering your thread
02-19-2010, 05:37 AM
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I need to sell these, I gotta get some tires! BUMP!
02-19-2010, 01:20 PM
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https://store.gmperformanceparts.com...l=<!--12558060--> Just saw that you can chose a dealer on there and i saw them i think in maryland for $285...
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So what are these worth, If I got $200 I'd be extremely happy, I gotta buy some tires!
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https://store.gmperformanceparts.com...l=<!--12558060--> Just saw that you can chose a dealer on there and i saw them i think in maryland for $285...
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Look. The only reason why I said anything in the first place is because of loustorm14's comment: "Too bad you can buy a set of brand new complete vortec heads from GM for $315. I would buy them if price was lower."
That is BS. A "set" (like I've already said about 3 times already) means "2" heads NOT "1" like the price he keeps spitting out.
I am trying to HELP you out Kevman and it's like you don't even realize it(???)
I am done here, good luck with your sale.
That is BS. A "set" (like I've already said about 3 times already) means "2" heads NOT "1" like the price he keeps spitting out.
I am trying to HELP you out Kevman and it's like you don't even realize it(???)
I am done here, good luck with your sale.
02-20-2010, 10:41 AM
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Look. The only reason why I said anything in the first place is because of loustorm14's comment: "Too bad you can buy a set of brand new complete vortec heads from GM for $315. I would buy them if price was lower."
That is BS. A "set" (like I've already said about 3 times already) means "2" heads NOT "1" like the price he keeps spitting out.
I am trying to HELP you out Kevman and it's like you don't even realize it(???)
I am done here, good luck with your sale.
That is BS. A "set" (like I've already said about 3 times already) means "2" heads NOT "1" like the price he keeps spitting out.
I am trying to HELP you out Kevman and it's like you don't even realize it(???)
I am done here, good luck with your sale.
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059
i dont know what you were looking at but i know for a fact that i can get both heads for $315 at my local dealer....and yes they are brand new...may be something different you looked at
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Look man, I've followed the Vortec head prices since they were first sold as an over the counter type head, and even then almost 15 years ago (when EVERYTHING was cheaper) you still couldn't get an assembled set(2 heads) for under $440.
Unless you local 'dealer' is going out of buisness or has actually taken over a GM dealership, there is no way they can afford to sell ANY brand new head for $157.50 each.
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You know what loustorm14, why don't you just give me your zip code or one somewhere around your area and I will use that to see what price I come up with for TWO heads, NOT one like the website gives you a price for.
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BUMP $200 takes them home, come get em!
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059
The 059 Vortec 305 head is not a performance head. They have the Vortec name but are not the desired head that most enthusiasts are looking for. Take a look at this website.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...26tbs%3Disch:1
The desired Vortec heads have heart shaped combustion chambers. Notice the 059 casting are D shaped and are designed like the stock TPI heads. Sorry, Kevman. Your heads maybe a nice replacement head for someone who is looking to replace a worn out head but there is no performance gain here.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...26tbs%3Disch:1
The desired Vortec heads have heart shaped combustion chambers. Notice the 059 casting are D shaped and are designed like the stock TPI heads. Sorry, Kevman. Your heads maybe a nice replacement head for someone who is looking to replace a worn out head but there is no performance gain here.
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$200 for a low mileage head, to me, is fair. From what I've been told on a stock 305, it's a nice improvement from the stock swirlport or TPI 305 heads, especially with a set of headers.
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I also bump....You guys dont see the potential 305, cam, these heads with some porting an HSR on top slap a big stall in the tranny and with a good gear out back BOOOM!!instant street beater.No not a power house but a well thought out combo will make good ALL AROUND power with milage and run 87 octane all day.I dont know you man but 
good price for a set of 305 heads.Good Luck.
good price for a set of 305 heads.Good Luck.
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Doing research on this site, a bunch of people said they're a nice improvement, I was going to do it, but I can't afford to.. Insurance, or vortec heads..
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Bump, need these gone soon, or I'm gonna keep em!
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059
what would shipping be to 12572
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Bump, common, they're in great shape!
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I can't give these damn things away.. BUMP!
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
Gonna be about $170, again, when I go to ship them, I could do it freight, probably save $80.. I'd just return the difference.
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Bump, $150! Lowest I'll go before I give them to my buddy.
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
ok man how much shipped to 65789 no bullshit I get payed tomarrow lets make a deal
05-14-2010, 05:05 PM
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
145.11 CAD and you would have them next week from UPS, but like I've said on here before, shipping through freight would probably be substantially cheaper, and I would return you the difference, but I would get Pak Mail to package it, which runs about $15.
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
Still for sale.. Gotta be someone who wants them..
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
hey still got them im in canada but they would still have to be shiped !
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
These things still around?
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
ok so the price is what for the pair? and how much to ship to 44319? So a total price would be good if they are still for sale.
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
Hey do you still have the heads? Im very interested!!!
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
This is a 4 year old thread..
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Re: 1997 Chevy Vortec 305 heads casting # 059 $175!!!
Some days you get bored and you decide to go look back away and see what was for sale. Haha ended up not working out though.
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