HOW much should i pay for a reasonable set of used (standard) VORTECH heads ,,, as i need a set for a 305,,,

 

considering where you are i have no idea. i've saw new vortecs advertised for 400 a set complete here.

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i think the vortech heads for $400.00 are bare. Why dont u go to a local junkyard, or classifieds and find an 88-91 Corvette alluminum head, have a 3 angle valve job and maybe some mild porting. I've done the same thing and spent $750 for my Vette heads all together.

 

Naw, brand new complete Vortecs are around $400-$440 ish here now for the pair. Used they often go for down in the $250 range. I have no idea what they are going to run over in Australia though, may be a lot harder to find and worth more. Got me.

For a 305 the aluminum L98 heads might be better since they will have the 58cc chambers, which are ideal for a the 305. The Vortecs however can easily be milled to retain the 305s compression, and even stock will outflow mildly ported Al L98s and should be cheaper...

BTW, there's no H in Vortec when talking about the GM heads. VortecH makes superchargers.

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Ray87Z
-Vortec headed 350.
86 IROC w/ a cammed 305 TPI.
Formerly Ray86IROC.
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[This message has been edited by Ray87Z (edited May 24, 2001).]

 

The cheapest that I have found the vortec heads are at gmpartsdirect.com for about 212ea. complete.

 

SDPC2000, too, has them cheap AND a Vortec Head Kit that they put together with 2 heads, Performer Vortec Intake, head gaskets, head bolts, intake gaskets, intake bolts (special for Vortecs!) and ZZ4-style rocker arms/nuts/*****. All for less than $680. now THAT is awesome!

 

AH,HA,,, now i know why i couldnt find anything on e bay only superchargers!!!!!i have been Quoted 700 ausie dollars which is around $350 U.S ,,,but i have to waite for the next lot of junk motors to arrive,,,around 6 weeks away,,and then get the valves done,,,,I might buy a set off this site,,,get someone to send them,,its not hard,,anyway i got more good info off the guys on this site,,than the guy here that sells these things,,,i think i might keep it in the family!!!buy off this site,,,thanks a lot guys,,,,steve

 

AH,HA,,, now i know why i couldnt find anything on e bay only superchargers!!!!!i have been Quoted 700 ausie dollars which is around $350 U.S ,,,but i have to waite for the next lot of junk motors to arrive,,,around 6 weeks away,,and then get the valves done,,,,I might buy a set off this site,,,get someone to send them,,its not hard,,anyway i got more good info off the guys on this site,,than the guy here that sells these things,,,i think i might keep it in the family!!!buy off this site,,,thanks a lot guys,,,,steve

 

Where on this sight can you buy the heads? Are you talkin' used ones in the classifieds, or new? I want some to. They seem like a real bargin. Maybe not for a 400+ hp motor, but for what I want them for.

 

Shipping like Cylinder heads ( or head ) from the US to OZ will cost you about 300$ US.

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no worries ,,got friends who work for Qantas,pay next to nothing for freight,,i done it with vette wheels,,,few months ago,anyway i will be going in august to the states,with friends,we take nothing,,,bring back heaps,,, up to 100kilo,s for next to nothing,,