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Don't buy vortecs for a 305.

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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 10:00 PM
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Don't buy vortecs for a 305.

If he uses the Vortecs he will still have to mill the heads alot. I would save my money and buy the World Products Torquer 305 heads they have 58cc cumbustion chambers, screw in studs and guide plates already. Just saving money if your going to keep the 305.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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Re: Don't buy vortecs for a 305.

Originally posted by LG4TA
If he uses the Vortecs he will still have to mill the heads alot. I would save my money and buy the World Products Torquer 305 heads they have 58cc cumbustion chambers, screw in studs and guide plates already. Just saving money if your going to keep the 305.
I assume this was supposed to be a reply?
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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Mark, don't you have 2 350's?
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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Mark, don't you have 2 350's?

Nope, just the one in my car.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 02:05 PM
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I thought you had a 'vette also?
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 03:03 PM
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Originally posted by Xenodrgn
I thought you had a 'vette also?
lol, that wasn't mine, that was my future father in law's.
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