The aluminum Vortec heads are attractive because of the weight savings. The project car once had a much lighter engine (rotary) and I would like to avoid too much weight up front. ... A lot of this will also depend on your tuning.The factory L31 tuning is geared more for milage,emmissions,& to run on 87 octane.There is a good 20 HP to be … Chevy Vortec Aluminum 350 Cylinder Heads 64cc 2.02/1.60. Chevy Vortec Aluminum 350 Cylinder Heads 64cc 2.02/1.60. THIS CYLINDER HEAD HAS THE FOLLOWING: 190CC intake ports. Vortec design combustion chamber. Vortec style intake manifold bolt pattern. Angle or Straight plug design. Raised intake roof for enhanced air flow. Extra thick deck surface. Jul 15, 2018 · It's the highest lift most aggressive cam you can get for the GEN 1-E Vortec 350 rpo L31 that will work with the OEM valve springs and L31 cylinder heads. Basically a 4 bolt Vortec 350 with a roller cam. 357 HP @5500 RPM. 407 LB-FT @4000 RPM. Camshaft Type (P/N 12677151): Hydraulic roller. Camshaft Lift (in): 0.473" intake / 0.473" exhaust. The Vortec 5700 L31 (Vin code 8th digit "R") is a V8 truck engine. Displacement is 5.7 L. It is the last production Generation I small-block. The cylinder heads feature combustion chambers and intake ports very similar to those of the LT1 V8, but without the reverse-flow cooling. As such, the L31 head is compatible with all older small-blocks ...Flow rate of L31 Vortec heads Lift (in.) Intake (CFM) Exhaust (CFM) 0.100 70 49 0.200 139 105 0.300 190 137 0.400 227 151 0.500 239 160 0.600 229 162 Flow rate of Summit Brand Vortec Heads LIFT INT EXH.200 126 108.300 185 125.400 221 136 .500 232 138 I'm not posting this to promote either head I am posting this because I was …Re: maximum you can mill Vortec heads. by DaveMcLain » Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:31 pm. When you angle mill the head you will take just about all of the material off of the exhaust side where the chamber is wide and deep and nearly none at all off of the quench areas where it doesn't help to reduce the chamber volume anyway.Flow rate of L31 Vortec heads Lift (in.) Intake (CFM) Exhaust (CFM) 0.100 70 49 0.200 139 105 0.300 190 137 0.400 227 151 0.500 239 160 0.600 229 162 Flow rate of Summit Brand Vortec Heads LIFT INT EXH.200 126 108.300 185 125.400 221 136 .500 232 138 I'm not posting this to promote either head I am posting this because I was … Chevrolet Performance cast iron Vortec cylinder heads will fit 1958 and later small block Chevy engines, and offer a 20 to 40 hp increase over earlier cast iron small block heads. Features include fast burn combustion chambers, and a high-velocity port design. They require the use of a Vortec-style intake and self-aligning rocker arms, and come ... Manish Maheshwari, the head of Twitter India, has taken a new role at the company and is relocating to the U.S., the latest in a series of developments for the American social gian...Also intriguing is a complete '96 to '02 L31 truck and van 350 Vortec engine (PN 12530282). This engine already has the right heads, plus it uses a hydraulic roller cam.But perhaps the best news of all is that these springs will bolt right onto a stock Vortec head with no machining required. These springs also increase the amount of available valve lift from 0. ...It's the highest lift most aggressive cam you can get for the GEN 1-E Vortec 350 rpo L31 that will work with the OEM valve springs and L31 cylinder heads. Basically a 4 bolt Vortec 350 with a roller cam. 357 HP @5500 RPM. 407 LB-FT @4000 RPM. Camshaft Type (P/N 12677151): Hydraulic roller. Camshaft Lift (in): 0.473" intake / 0.473" exhaust.The heads used on the L30 Vortec 305, last 3 casting digits 059, would be the best. Flow is close to the L31 Vortec 350 head but the chamber is 58cc instead of the 64cc used on the 350. The 64cc Vortec 350 chamber will kill the compression ratio on a 305 unless you change to flat top pistons, use a thin head gasket, and mill the heads to reduce ...For stock power production, the hot ticket is the L31, Vortec-headed 350 offered from 1996-'02 in truck, van, and SUV applications. ... Even sporting the Vortec heads and a good intake and ...The specifications of the GM 4.8 liter V8 Vortec L20 small block engine include a displacement of approximately 4807 cubic centimeters and a compression ratio of 8.8 to one. It use...JEGS 513002 - Intake Manifold for 1996-2002 Small Block Chevy 350 Vortec with L31 Cast Iron Heads, Dual Plane [Satin] $161.99 JEGS 601210 - Flexplate Bolts Chevy 90-Degree V6, 265-454 V8 with 2-Piece Rear Seal, & Ford 289-460 V8 [High Strength]Actually the L31 Vortec heads will fit on a 305 as far as valve clearance is concerned. But they do lower compression and the larger valves and ports will cost about 15-20 pound feet of torque and thus some horsepower under about 3500 RPM. That being on top of the bottom end power lost to lower compression of the 64cc chamber.That said, TBI can be adapted to a Vortec headed engine by using a GMPP or Edlebrock intake that bolts to Vortecs at one and and TBI at the other. The other simple swap is to use the Swirl Port heads off earlier engines and the TBI bolted to a Vortec bottom end. Some confusion comes in 95 5.7 liter engines as late production started …For stock power production, the hot ticket is the L31, Vortec-headed 350 offered from 1996-'02 in truck, van, and SUV applications. ... Even sporting the Vortec heads and a good intake and ...L-31 Vortec cylinder heads' installation in GM trucks and vans' 350 engines was between 1996 and 2000. These giant heads, made of iron, increased the power and …We mentioned that these smaller chamber heads will also improve the compression ratio and this is one reason why the Vortec heads are a good choice. With a 76cc chamber head on a 350 Chevy, your compression ratio will be around 8.5:1 assuming the use of a 0.041 inch thick head gasket and the piston is between 0.015 to 0.020 inch below the deck ...Sep 27, 2017 · The stock Vortec iron head will not tolerate more than 0.440-inch lift. We measured our stock iron heads right out of the box and the retainer-to-seal clearance was only 0.470-inch. Subtract the standard 0.050-inch clearance, this leaves only enough room for a 0.420-inch lift cam. That just won’t do. But don’t despair. Apr 22, 2022 ... In this video Robert shows you how he and Joe rebuilt a set of 906 Small Block Chevy Vortec Cylinder Heads!The heads used on the L30 Vortec 305, last 3 casting digits 059, would be the best. Flow is close to the L31 Vortec 350 head but the chamber is 58cc instead of the 64cc used on the 350. The 64cc Vortec 350 chamber will kill the compression ratio on a 305 unless you change to flat top pistons, use a thin head gasket, and mill the heads to reduce ...IIRC the 217s are an updated version of the iron 083 head casting that was used on Fcar TPI engines in the late 80s and early 90s. So they are non-swirl heads, have 1.94/1.50 valves, 64cc nominal chamber with projected spark plug placement (for faster burn), and they might have a thicker deck.It's the highest lift most aggressive cam you can get for the GEN 1-E Vortec 350 rpo L31 that will work with the OEM valve springs and L31 cylinder heads. Basically a 4 bolt Vortec 350 with a roller cam. 357 HP @5500 RPM. 407 LB-FT @4000 RPM. Camshaft Type (P/N 12677151): Hydraulic roller. Camshaft Lift (in): 0.473" intake / 0.473" exhaust.Mar 23, 2021 ... Whats the difference between 305 vortec heads and 350 vortecs? This video should answer your questions and give you some real flow numbers ...Sep 18, 2009 · There is a part number 12558060 Vortec cylinder head assembly sold by GMPP that is made from the casting number 12529093 head. The info above about the L30 5.0L c/n 059 Vortec heads having the "same but smaller" ports is incorrect. The 059 head has a swirl vane cast into the port. The stock Vortec iron head will not tolerate more than 0.440-inch lift. We measured our stock iron heads right out of the box and the retainer-to-seal clearance was only 0.470-inch. Subtract the standard 0.050-inch clearance, this leaves only enough room for a 0.420-inch lift cam. That just won’t do. But don’t despair.97 L31 Vortec build. Jump to Latest Follow ... Finally, flat top pistons with Vortec heads will be around 10:1 compression -- more if you get quench height down to a reasonable number, like .040" after decking heads and/or block. Save Share. Like. S. S_Premo22 Discussion starterChevrolet Performance Valve Stem Seal ZZ4, Fast Burn 385, L98, LT4, L30, L31 Vortec heads. $3.91. $2.68 (You save $1.23) SKU: 10212810 Weight: 0.10 LBS Availability: Y Shipping: Calculated at checkout : …L31 Vortec Conversion to Carb. Jump to Latest Follow ... With L31 heads, I would start at 34 degrees initial + mechanical, all in by 2800. More cam will want more initial ignition timing, so increase the initial and limit the mechanical to get to your 34. Once the motor is running, you can try rocking the timing back and forth a couple of ...General Motors Vortec line of V-6 engines commonly suffer from problems with excessive oil consumption and engine knocking. Knocking problems are particularly prevalent in Vortec e...Edelbrock part #7516 RPM Air-Gap intake manifold is based on the powerful Performer RPM Vortec #7116. This single four-barrel intake is designed for 262-400 c.i.d. Chevy V8's with 1996 and later Vortec (L31) cast iron or Edelbrock E-Tec aluminum heads. The air-gap design features an open air space that separates the runners from the hot engine ...May 27, 2014 · 97 L31 Vortec engine, stock bottom end 9.6 Compression ( .015 head gaskets for .039 squish ) SCR about 7.87 Comp xr264hr cam Weiand 8121 intake Edlebrock 750 carb HEI ignition Hooker 1 5/8" full length headers 2000 stall converter th350 trans 3.73 posi rear end 3000# vehicle I have changed the springs and retainers on the L31 heads to allow for ... Manish Maheshwari, the head of Twitter India, has taken a new role at the company and is relocating to the U.S., the latest in a series of developments for the American social gian...Changing the oil in your car requires that the oil drain bolt be removed and replaced frequently. In the process, the oil drain bolt threads may be stripped or the oil drain bolt h...Aug 6, 2002. 6,401. Bremen, Ga. Yes the 1996-02 L31 350 vortec heads will bolt to ANY gen 1 350 engine. He will just need an 8 bolt vortec style intake rather than the std 12 bolt intake. He will also need the vortec style self alinging rocker arms and center bolt valve covers. Sep 13, 2011.For stock power production, the hot ticket is the L31, Vortec-headed 350 offered from 1996-'02 in truck, van, and SUV applications. ... Even sporting the Vortec heads and a good intake and ...Flow rate of L31 Vortec heads Lift (in.) Intake (CFM) Exhaust (CFM) 0.100 70 49 0.200 139 105 0.300 190 137 0.400 227 151 0.500 239 160 0.600 229 162 Flow rate of Summit Brand Vortec Heads LIFT INT EXH.200 126 108.300 185 125.400 221 136 .500 232 138 I'm not posting this to promote either head I am posting this because I was …But perhaps the best news of all is that these springs will bolt right onto a stock Vortec head with no machining required. These springs also increase the amount of available valve lift from 0. ...Re: maximum you can mill Vortec heads. by DaveMcLain » Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:31 pm. When you angle mill the head you will take just about all of the material off of the exhaust side where the chamber is wide and deep and nearly none at all off of the quench areas where it doesn't help to reduce the chamber volume anyway.The truck is a 1996 4wd 1500 with an L31 350 Vortec small block chevy under the hood. I had just swapped in a camshaft from a 1995 Camaro 5.7 LT1. Idling thr...Again, and like a dyno, Spintron don't lie. Also, (understatement) I have more respect for GM Vortec heads than you seem to. Opinions. I'm selective; not one size fits all. Overall, stamped RAs (including OE) work rather well and live long, even in extraordinarily harsh conditions; reference GM's L31-based "602" CT350 campaign.JEGS crate engines feature a 36 month/unlimited mileage warranty.This engine was designed as a direct replacement for 1996-2000 Chevy & GMC pickups, SUV's, and van applications. These vehicles introduced the L31 5.7L small block featuring Vortec cylinder heads that were developed for maximum power and efficiency.The L31 Vortec cylinder heads represented a major design change in Gen I SBC heads. They could be used on any SBC block from 1955 through the end of the Vortec engine production because the mounting holes lined up properly and the water passages were the same as the cylinder heads from the past 40 years. Oddly enough, …The L31 Vortec head drops some bottom end torque compared to earlier heads, more cam doesn't help this unless you really pump up the compression. ... KB-193-30.This is a 12cc D cup piston with a 1.561 pin hgt hgt.It has a flat section that mates up to the quench pad on Vortec heads to give good squish effect,power,detonation …The valve size is a notable difference between the 906 and 062 Vortec heads. The 906 heads have 1.94-inch intake valves and 1.50-inch exhaust valves, while the 062 heads have slightly larger 1.94-inch intake valves and 1.60-inch exhaust valves. This difference in valve size can affect the engine’s overall performance, as we will discuss …An easy way to gain 20-40 horsepower on any 1955-and-newer Small-Block Chevrolet V-8 (except later-style LT1/LT4 engines with reverse-flow cooling) is by installing a set of Vortec cylinder heads. These value-priced cast …Chevrolet Performance cast iron Vortec cylinder heads will fit 1958 and later small block Chevy engines, and offer a 20 to 40 hp increase over earlier cast iron small block heads. Features include fast burn combustion chambers, and a high-velocity port design. They require the use of a Vortec-style intake and self-aligning rocker arms, and come ...It has .430/.450 lift with 1.5 rocker arms & will work with the stock Vortec springs,although,I would strongly suggest better springs,or,at least new replacements. These cams sell brand new for about $170,or,you can often find them as new pullouts on Ebay from $125 to $150.Not a lot more than you would spend for a flat tappet cam & new …JEGS Cast Iron Vortec Cylinder Head. Improve Compression and Increase HP. JEGS Cast Iron Vortec Cylinder Head has fast-burn combustion chambers and high-velocity intake …17935 posts · Joined 2007. #4 · Jun 8, 2015. Timing tapes just don't stay on very long. 10 degrees on the factory L31 cam is a good place. The heads burn fast so gobs of total isn't necessary 32 to 34 degrees total is plenty. I'd scrap the the plastic timing cover and go with a decent metal one, if you suspect you' might replace the cam one ...There is a part number 12558060 Vortec cylinder head assembly sold by GMPP that is made from the casting number 12529093 head. The info above about the L30 5.0L c/n 059 Vortec heads having the "same but smaller" ports is incorrect. The 059 head has a swirl vane cast into the port.Weiand is proud to announce the availability of their 142 roots-style superchargers and intake manifolds for small block Chevy Engines with the Vortec (L31) cylinder heads. These street performance blowers use a new CNC machined 2-lobe rotor design that no centrifugal blower can compete with.Mar 21, 2014 · Vortecs are about the best flowing factory heads put on a small block but the outside dimensions are the same so the same manifolds will fit them. 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If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission. 1.The aluminum Vortec heads are attractive because of the weight savings. The project car once had a much lighter engine (rotary) and I would like to avoid too much weight up front. ... A lot of this will also depend on your tuning.The factory L31 tuning is geared more for milage,emmissions,& to run on 87 octane.There is a good 20 HP to be …11400 posts · Joined 2002. #2 · Jun 28, 2012. It should be rather easy to tell if they are for a GM. It don't matter any what shape they are, it's effect on flow isn't enough to even worry about, especially in a street application. 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Sorry for the long video but...But perhaps the best news of all is that these springs will bolt right onto a stock Vortec head with no machining required. These springs also increase the amount of available valve lift from 0. ...The 64cc Vortec 350 chamber will kill the compression ratio on a 305 unless you change to flat top pistons, use a thin head gasket, and mill the heads to reduce the chamber volume. This will kill your whole budget. If you just bolt-on L31 Vortec 350 heads with a common .041" thick 305 head gasket you are going to end up with compression …Weiand 142 Series Supercharger Kit Small Block Chevy, Vortec L31 Fastburn Heads. Currently unavailable. This product is not available, please call customer service for options, at 1-800-345-4545. Increases Torque For Heavy Cars And Towing Apps. Various Snout Lengths For Different V-Belt Arngm.The L31 heads from the late-model 350 Vortec engine, introduced early in 1995, is the other type of cylinder head you need to look for on the used market. This is probably the best cylinder head casting that Chevrolet has ever produced for a production small block Chevy. The casting quality is as good as the best aftermarket iron heads, and its ...replacing the the engine in my c10 with a l31 vortec crate engine with Edelbrock performer intake, sniper EFI, and MSD pro-billet HEI. I have never screwed with timing curves for low compression vortec heads. ... The Vortec heads can be considered "Fast Burn" because they don't need as much advance as the old Chevy heads to get …In 1996, Chevy introduced its Vortec cylinder head on the L31 truck engine and it didn't take long for enthusiasts to bolt them on their engines and find out how good …Buy NEW Chevy 350 5.7 VORTEC L31 Cylinder Heads PAIR # 906 062 Suburban 1996-2002 (CORE RETURN REQUIRED): Cylinder Heads - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases.In essence, the Vortec head uses the iron LT1 chamber intake and exhaust ports in a standard-water-flow iron head. These production Vortec heads were used in the new Vortec 350ci engine intended ... 12558060. CAST-IRON VORTEC CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY. Completely assembled with 1.940"/1.500" valves. Uses bare head P/N 12529093. 64-cc combustion chamber. Straight spark plugs. No heat risers. Requires Vortec-specific intake manifold. 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The L31 350 was also available in the 3/4ton and 1 ton vehicles from 1996-2000 and if the GVRW was above 8600lbs the L31 got 4 bolt vertical iron main caps on the ...View Details. $1,600.66. Availability Date Unknown. FREE Shipping. Lowest Price Guarantee. Add To Cart. JEGS Cast Iron Vortec Cylinder Head has fast burn combustion chambers and high-velocity intake and exhaust ports. This head performs great right out of the box but can be mildly ported and milled up to 0.040 in. and requires a Vortec-style ...The L31 Vortec cylinder heads represented a major design change in Gen I SBC heads. They could be used on any SBC block from 1955 through the end of the Vortec engine production because the mounting holes lined up properly and the water passages were the same as the cylinder heads from the past 40 years. Oddly enough, the Vortec …Re: l31 vortec heads. The biggest advantages of the aluminum E-tec 170's is the ability to handle a high-lift cam and the weight savings. 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