8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
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8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
Just wondering if anyone else out there is running this engine in car or truck....
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
I've looked for this before and havent found anyone. I think the hard part is that its a talldeck, the throttle body points up a wierd angle where no one has room and that the oil pan isnt the same as other BBC so you have to modify the stocker. I think you are or will be the first in a thirdgen.
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
i have the engine sitting in my car and yes the front part of the oil pan hits the k member, but uses regualar engine mounts...and the rear sump sits 2 inches off the ground, as for the throttle body that can easy be fixed by making a fabbed up plate with a 90 degree elbow...im stationed in south carolina and my car/garage/house is in maryland so i only get to work on it about once every two months...looking to run a manual steering box from an s10 as well...
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
Its not a tall deck block - its the same as a 454. It is a Mk VI block though, which is an improved design over the MK IV and V. Better lube system, and a steel crank, and roller cam provisions.
I thought I remember hearing they can use traditional BBC heads, but just requires a special head gasket.
I thought I remember hearing they can use traditional BBC heads, but just requires a special head gasket.
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
Its not a tall deck block - its the same as a 454. It is a Mk VI block though, which is an improved design over the MK IV and V. Better lube system, and a steel crank, and roller cam provisions.
I thought I remember hearing they can use traditional BBC heads, but just requires a special head gasket.
I thought I remember hearing they can use traditional BBC heads, but just requires a special head gasket.
You can stroke and bore a 454 to a 496, but the factory 496 8.1L engine is not based on the 454 Gen VI block.
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Engine: 8100 Vortec (496ci)
Transmission: 4L80E (4spd auto)
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
the heads are not the same as an previous BBC unless you can drill and tap some....
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i have two 8.1, in my wifes 05 2500 avalanche and my 02 2500 truck with a 6 speed.both have a preadator tunes on them and i would love to put one in my 89 camaro but i already have a 454 i am working on for it. the 8.1 has great torque and real fun with a stick. the raylar heads are the way to go i think plus they are aluminum, also they have a few cams to pick from. i am looking for a intake i can use a carb....future project!!?!?!
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
im looking to keep the stock heads and just feed them some boosted air
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
interesting. I found a complete engine recently, but decided against it due to the lack of aftermarket. Those Raylar heads are badass, and yes they are aluminum, but they are $$$$. In the end, it makes more sense to me to use a single RMS 454 block. I actually decided to keep with the LT1 I have because I wanted to retain my stock accesory drive, and didnt want to add the weight.
I would love to see how they fit in a f-body though
I would love to see how they fit in a f-body though
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Transmission: 4L80E (4spd auto)
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
interesting. I found a complete engine recently, but decided against it due to the lack of aftermarket. Those Raylar heads are badass, and yes they are aluminum, but they are $$$$. In the end, it makes more sense to me to use a single RMS 454 block. I actually decided to keep with the LT1 I have because I wanted to retain my stock accesory drive, and didnt want to add the weight.
I would love to see how they fit in a f-body though
I would love to see how they fit in a f-body though
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
I have some expience with these engines in boats, they are limited to what the block will handle. 700 hp is really the limit, most people are going back to the older style big blocks plus everything is very expensive for these engines. I would stay away from them. just my op.
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Re: 8100 Vortec 496 anyone?
Its not a tall deck block - its the same as a 454. It is a Mk VI block though, which is an improved design over the MK IV and V. Better lube system, and a steel crank, and roller cam provisions.
I thought I remember hearing they can use traditional BBC heads, but just requires a special head gasket.
I thought I remember hearing they can use traditional BBC heads, but just requires a special head gasket.
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