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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Update: found an intake on Craigslist

Anybody have a TPI base (Edelbrock or SPDC) for Vortec heads? If so, let me know how much you want for it!

If you can, send me a PM incase I don't get to this thread as often as I should.

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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base

I have a Vortec combo. I have a set of built ported vortecs. The rocker studs have to be cut down for the camaro. I have all new Manley springs retainers. The base manifold has been mild ported as a port match. Im looking for 1,000 for the vortec combo. There the jbest Gm Vortec out there.
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base

Thanks, but I have heads already. I just need a manifold so I can use them.
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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bump.
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base

How about a vortec HSR set-up?
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base

I could be pursuaded, provided the price was right.
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base

Originally Posted by Iroc'nthe87
How about a vortec HSR set-up?
Any info?
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base

Hey Jim, It's a buddy of mine's set-up that he was thinking about getting rid of. For now, he's gonna try to make the combo work. If this change's i'll be sure to get back with you!
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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bump.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Still looking
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base

Still looking for the SDPC or edelbrock vortec base. Will entertain offers for a Vortec Stealth Ram also.
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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pre-holiday bump!
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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

bump. I'm determined now to find one used.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Amazing you haven't found one yet. Ever consider changing heads. LOL!!!
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

I've considered it, but good heads aren't cheap.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

I have a oem modified tpi to vortec base. i have that installed but i am considering replacing it with a HSR. make me an offer on the base. send me a pm if interested. thanks
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Was the intake just drilled for the different bolt holes, or was material added above the ports so that the vortec intake port shape could be properly formed on the intake?
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Guess what?

Still looking.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

bump back to the first page. Motor is coming out of the IROC in the next couple weeks, and shortly after that I'll be needing the intake. I'll buy new if I have to, but if anybody has something used at the right price, please let me know!
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Up.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Bump. I may have a line on a Vortec HSR, but until that pans out, I'm still looking.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Saw one on the board today. ...the guy emailed me pics. I'm probably gonna pass in favor of another intake manifold I've been wheelin' and dealin' on.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...in-dickey.html
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Thanks for the heads-up. I'm very leary of ported stuff, but it doesn't hurt to get pics and see what it looks like.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Yeah, the manifold itself looked siamesed a little, which I'm not too fond of.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 06:29 AM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Had one here but its sold. stupid cheap.

http://www.gtasourcepage.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=53829
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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That was cheap. My HSR purchase fell through... forgot to throw in another bid before the auction ended.
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Originally Posted by Abubaca
Yeah, the manifold itself looked siamesed a little, which I'm not too fond of.
Yeah, I just found the pics in my spam folder. That Siamesing will undermine my desire for low rpm TPI torque.
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 08:34 AM
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Bump. Motor is out of the Camaro, and the Vortec heads will be going on soon.
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

theres a guy on craigslist selling it for $300 with runners and plenum
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Any idea what area?
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

Jim,
I just PMed you on what looks to be a killer deal.

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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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PM replied. Thanks for keeping an eye open for me.

That said... Bump.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

In 6-8 weeks I'll have a complete Edelbrock/vortec TPI intake for sale.
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Re: WTB: Vortec TPI base or Vortec HSR

I just snagged an SDPC intake on craigslist.
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