Has anyone heard when the Vortec TPI baseplate will be released, and if so how much it will run?
Thanks

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-80 Camaro 350, Carter AFB, headers, dual exh, ram air, all sorts of crap
-88 Iroc-Z 350tpi, 3.27 gears, 4 wheel disc, MSD 6a, tpi airfoil, k+n's, white gauges, accel coil, flowmaster, pretty quick

 

it was suppose to be out in november....who knows now....price......i'd say around the cost of the e-brock one.....i wish it would come out so i can go buy vortec heads!!!!!!!!!!

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89 GTA
Originating memeber of the SJNEP crew
Rice....it's whats for dinner
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Tony

 

I have asked SDPC and they said it will be out around Jannuary 15 and will coast Around $430.00 Hopfuly they will be hear I have a set of fast burn heads that I would like to use on my car.I do have a set of L98 vett aluminam heads on it now if any one would like to buy them I whant $500 for them.

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87gta 350

 

$430 for the baseplate alone? That's nuts.. can anyone confirm that?

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-80 Camaro 350, Carter AFB, headers, dual exh, ram air, all sorts of crap
-88 Iroc-Z 350tpi, 3.27 gears, 4 wheel disc, MSD 6a, tpi airfoil, k+n's, white gauges, accel coil, flowmaster, pretty quick

 

I heard around, or a little over, 400.00 as well . . . a little higher than I was thinking it would be.

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87 IROC, 350/5 speed. gmpp 350, vortec heads w/some work, XE268, 1.5rr's, 650dp, rpm intake, MSD ing., ect.
89 formula, L98.

 

Man i was hoping for the $300 range. $430 can get you an edelbrock base or even overpriced TPIS big mouth.

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92 Formula
305 TPI 5speed
1LE package
Mods: SLP headers,SLP catback,SLP air foil,ported plenum,K&N, Crane AFPR (47psi),MSD6AL, MSD wires, AC DELCO cap/rotor/plugs, Bosch O2sensor, 3:73s,JET fan switch, Macewen white face gauges, Intellitronix Digital Gauges

 

If it's even 300 then its not even worth it.. Why use Vortecs when you can spend the same money and get Iron Eagles that kick the crap out of 'em. Or spend 100 bucks more and get the Trick Flow heads..

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-80 Camaro 350, Carter AFB, headers, dual exh, ram air, all sorts of crap
-88 Iroc-Z 350tpi, 3.27 gears, 4 wheel disc, MSD 6a, tpi airfoil, k+n's, white gauges, accel coil, flowmaster, pretty quick

 

I'm still sticking with the vortec heads...yes the price of the intake is ridiculous but still....with a little work the vortec heads are unbeliviable....they flow the same as the e-brock aluminum heads out of the box....look at is this way...i can get a set of fully assembled vortecs for $330 add some bowl work and a valve job thats around $800 still cheaper than most aftermarket heads...and still outflowing most of them...then add the base.....that is a lot of $$$ but its worth it....ANY aftermarket base is gonna be $$$...

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89 GTA
Originating memeber of the SJNEP crew
Rice....it's whats for dinner
check out the car here:
http://www.hometown.aol.com/clarkemustgonow

Tony

 

Due to the price of the base, I've thought about unloading my set of vortec heads. Even though the vortec heads don't increase beyond .450-.500, with some work they would. This in turn would probably mean you are going to go with a decent roller cam over .500 lift. If this kind of lift is going to happen, you are should probably get the heads machined for larger springs and maybe think about screw in rr studs. If I keep the heads and buy the intake, I'm looking at a somewhat mild roller cam (probably around .470/.480 or so) so I can upgrade the 1.25" springs and not worry about the rr studs. I feel that if you are wanting to run .525 lift or higher, to get the vortec heads to flow to that number and hold up, it may be better off going after-market. I am considering a set of TF 23* heads and porting out the stock tpi for now(This would cost less than prepping my vortec heads like I want them and buying the vortec base).

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87 IROC, 350/5 speed. gmpp 350, vortec heads w/some work, XE268, 1.5rr's, 650dp, rpm intake, MSD ing., ect.
89 formula, L98.

 

What are the Vortec heads used on (4th gen f-bodies)? Will the intake manifold and Vortec heads wok on my 86 305 TPI non-roller cam engine?

I'd love to get this setup and throw out my peanut cam!

Thanks,


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86 Z28
305 TPI
3.73, Flowmaster, TPIS Air Foil, Headman Headers, March Pulleys, K&N, Hypertech

 

Woah, Trigger.

At first, and expensive manifold to use cheap heads seems like a disconnect. But, if you like the thump in the back from TPI, it's still a good way to go.

The best part about TPI and Vortecs is getting good low lift airflow. That's what fills the cylinder at low speeds and gives you the grunt to chew up the Rustangs.

When you add up all the costs, you're still competitive in price with other aftermarket combos.

Yes, Vortecs are limited in airflow over .500, but if getting into radical profiles is your deal, all but the most hyper TPI systems are going to run out of air, anyway at those power levels. (A self defeating proposition).

If you keep everything at the same level; Vortecs, TPI, runners and TB, a good cam and headers, etc, you'll have an easy 13-sec car (about the same as a new RA/Z28), that's as reliable as an anvil. If you really want to get greasy with the chassis, there's probably another second's worth of ET in in there, too.

Just my $.02



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Bob
'87 Formula TPI 5-speed

 

The Vortec heads are used on 96+ trucks. 4th gen's use LT1 or LS1 heads, depending on the engine. Yes they will work on your engine. They're centerbolt heads so you'll need the valve covers with them. Everything else should bolt right up. Then again, I'm not sure on the bolt holes for the accessories, since you have v-belts and the heads are for serpentine.

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1991 Camaro Z28
5.7L 5-Speed (originally 305)
13.25 @ 107.18 MPH
Southern California
Member: SoCal 3rd Gen F-Bodies
Webmaster: SoCal F-Bodies
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Hey, fly89gta,
or anyone else who can answer.
"i can get a set of fully assembled vortecs for $330"
where can you get Vortec heads for $330? i thought they were around $400 plus for a set.
Thanks
clem
columbia mo

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The world is full of stupid people...and I am no exception.

'83 Z28 5 speed (regrettably with T-tops)
'83 Z28 No T-tops (regrettably automatic)

 

a shop about 15 minutes from my house...oh BTW i emailed my friend about your cam specs...he'll probably get back to me tonight

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89 GTA
Originating memeber of the SJNEP crew
Rice....it's whats for dinner
check out the car here:
http://www.hometown.aol.com/clarkemustgonow

Tony

 

I have found a whay to modify the tpi base we already have to get it to work but it will coast you around 100-150 to have it done
I did it and it works great the machine shop charged me $75 dollers for there part and I did the rest.This is a cheap alternitive if you can weld or have a freind that does becouse you have to build up the intake ports and port them out for this to work. I am thinking about making a few and selling them for 150 with exchange of your old base.
I will post a pic as soon as i can or if you would like to try it your self e-mail me and I will tell you how to do it. there is one other thing you have to have to drill the heads like the fast burn heads to be able to bolt the base to them I did it my self but a mashine shop would probly do it cheap I would check befour using this option so you have an idea on total price. even if it costs you 100 for the heads to be drilled and taped. you still only have 250 in to the whole set up thats 200 cheaper then an the aftermarket price + if you already have an aftermarket base you can still use it.My E-mail is 87gta@altavista.com

 

I saw the Vortech TPI intake bolted on a set of Vortech heads at the PRI show a few weeks ago. It looks pretty slick!

 

It's Vortec not Vortech !!