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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 08:22 PM
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vortec heads/manifold
what kind of modifications will i have to make to convert my performer rpm intake and non cc carb over to vortec heads and manifold. i know that i will need a new manifold but will i have to modify the new one in any way to accomadate my carb?
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 09:56 PM
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Your carb is square bore. Most aftermarket intakes accommodate a square bore, so any Vortec carb-manifold will.

Sorry to hear you're considering Vortecs, but to each his own.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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Sorry to hear you're considering Vortecs, but to each his own.
What's your beef with Vortecs?
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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Yeah, I know they aren't the absolute best, but I have them and love them. Can't beat them for the money.
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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i heard that they were awesome heads, and hey you cant beat 450 dollars for a complete pair.
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