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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 07:14 AM
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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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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 09:57 PM
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Car: '90 Trans Am-12.45@110.71
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Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt 3.73
They are raised .100 like the alum. 'vette heads.

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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 11:26 PM
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hey what does that mean

do you have to get custom headers??

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Old Sep 30, 2001 | 10:57 PM
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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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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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Old Oct 1, 2001 | 12:04 AM
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I was also unaware of this. My SLP tri-y headers bolted up no problem.

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