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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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need help on identifying engine vortech or pre 86?

i have a gm goodwrench 305 that has a roller cam set up in it from the factory and old style heads not ceter bolts casting number10243878 what kind of enginge is it vortech or what it has a one peice rear main as well head castings are 14014416 ive never seen one like this its like it has a vortech bottem end and pre 86 top end ps this engine is in stock form from gm with the made in mexico on the back
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 03:10 AM
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Re: need help on identifying engine vortech or pre 86?

Originally Posted by srosscamaro@aol
i have a gm goodwrench 305 that has a roller cam set up in it from the factory and old style heads not ceter bolts casting number10243878 what kind of enginge is it vortech or what it has a one peice rear main as well head castings are 14014416 ive never seen one like this its like it has a vortech bottem end and pre 86 top end ps this engine is in stock form from gm with the made in mexico on the back
Almost all 1986 and newer motors are "roller" motors and are one piece rear main seal types. THis particular casting number means the engine was used in 1996 chevy trucks and is a "roller" motor but is not a vortec.
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Re: need help on identifying engine vortech or pre 86?

turns out it is a gm crate motr but its a vortech bottem end with 80-86 model heads no longer made by gm only made with the center bolt heads now
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