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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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From: albuquerque new mexico
Car: 89 gta
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what kind of heads come stock in a 1989 pontiac gta with a 5.7.My uncel says its a vortec head but i dont think so.i would like to knowpleas help. i also need a block if n e one has one for sale in N M
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Car: Z28
Engine: Sb2.2 406
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Cast iron L98, casting "083."

Vortec heads did not come around until 96 and were only put on the L31 truck engines.
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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my uncel said that he got an engine from a 90 z71 and it had vortect heads
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Your uncle is an idiot, centerbolt valve covers do not mean it is a vortec head.
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