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Vortec heads is there a difference between 350 and 305?

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Vortec heads is there a difference between 350 and 305?

Ive been searching for vortec heads for my 305 and the casting number ive been told that will work is 12558060. They are 1.94/1.5 with 170cc. Is there a difference between a set of vortec heads with the same intake/exhaust of a 350 engine. Would that even bolt onto a 305?
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Re: Vortec heads is there a difference between 350 and 305?

the ending digits for the casting are 062 and those are from the L31 350... they will bolt right up to a 305
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Re: Vortec heads is there a difference between 350 and 305?

350 heads have larger chambers which significantly affect the compression ratio.
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Re: Vortec heads is there a difference between 350 and 305?

Originally Posted by InfernalVortex
350 heads have larger chambers which significantly affect the compression ratio.
The good 305 vortec heads have 1.84/1.50 valves, the same ports as the 350 heads, and a 58cc chamber. They have a casting number ending in 059.
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