vortec heads exhaust ports???
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From: NJ
Car: 89 formula
Engine: 383
Transmission: 700R4
vortec heads exhaust ports???
Does any body know if the exhaust ports on vortec heads are in the stock position or are they raised?
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89 350 TPI,comp cam,edelbrock intake base,SLP headers,highflo cats,flomaster cat back,accel 300+ ign,ported plenum and runners,ported maf,auto w/shiftkit,cold air induction,AFPR,Ed wright chip,3.23 posie best ET 14.011@98.72mph without cam/New best 13.926@98.27mph
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89 350 TPI,comp cam,edelbrock intake base,SLP headers,highflo cats,flomaster cat back,accel 300+ ign,ported plenum and runners,ported maf,auto w/shiftkit,cold air induction,AFPR,Ed wright chip,3.23 posie best ET 14.011@98.72mph without cam/New best 13.926@98.27mph
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From: Orange, CA
Car: '90 Trans Am-12.45@110.71
Engine: 355 w/AFR 195's Elem. 400/430 HP/TQ
Transmission: Tremec T-56
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt 3.73
They are raised .100 like the alum. 'vette heads.
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Chronologically challenged. But still kicking!
'92 CAMARO RS
305 TBI 5/spd (now TPI)
B4C Alt.
'69 camaro-BB/Lenco,1050 dominators, /Pump Gas/no drugs 8.97-150+/3200lbs.
SoCal Thirdgen F-Bodies
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From: Greenwood, Indiana
Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: Vortec 355
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: GM Axles and GM 3.73
hey what does that mean
do you have to get custom headers??
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84TA T-tops L-69 305HO TH-700R4 stock 190hp and 240 ft-lbs.
new best E.T. (dont laugh) 15.986 @84.93mph
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K&N Air filter
do you have to get custom headers??
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84TA T-tops L-69 305HO TH-700R4 stock 190hp and 240 ft-lbs.
new best E.T. (dont laugh) 15.986 @84.93mph
old best E.T 15.997@86.04
http://www.geocities.com/K_towngangsta
Mods-
K&N Air filter
I'm running Vortec heads with Edelbrock headers and I have no problems. I didn't know the ports are raised, though. You sure about that? 
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Jeff
'85 Berlinetta, Special Beater Edition
Mods include a 4bolt 350 with 280*, .460 lift cam, Vortec heads, Comp Cams roller tip rockers, Edelbrock TES headers, no other exhaust
. Also, rusted parts on all 4 corners, and crumpled fenders, thanks to the previous owner.

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Jeff
'85 Berlinetta, Special Beater Edition
Mods include a 4bolt 350 with 280*, .460 lift cam, Vortec heads, Comp Cams roller tip rockers, Edelbrock TES headers, no other exhaust
. Also, rusted parts on all 4 corners, and crumpled fenders, thanks to the previous owner. Senior Member
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Car: 91 Red Sled
Axle/Gears: 10bolt Richmond 3.73 Torsen
I was also unaware of this. My SLP tri-y headers bolted up no problem.
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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website
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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website
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