camal hump heads??

[flipbro]

Im not sure if this is the write spot for this but seams like very skilled engine guys on here. So ive got a line on a set of camel hump heads is what there called so im told. Supposedly 300hp heads 2 02 and 1 06 valves. Would these be a better head then the stock head on my 84 5.7?

 

[wrench 3]

If memory serves me correctly (and no guaranties) those were originally on the 350 HP 327. But they had pistons, cam, intake and exhaust to go along with them. Unless your building up a complete racing engine I wouldn't use them.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

they are now a collectors peace and may be worth money on ebay. Even true vortec heads are old hat but the best game in town for a 5.7

 

[flipbro]

Ok thanks for the advice just looking at options and opinions for my motor build I would like to hit the 280 300 hp mark but not break the bank or my alpha 1 drive..... My currant motor 5.7 runs great but looking to build another with alittle more hp and help kill.some time

 

[flipbro]

Tail gunner I would love a nice set of vortecs but guys around here southern ontario want any were from 600 to 800 for a set and thats not reman seams pricey to me

 

[Tail_Gunner]

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...o-and-inboards

Go there put on your seat belt and get a firm grip on your wallet...the game's afoot....

 

[Bt Doctur]

Shame your on the wrong side of the world., could get you a Vortec set for half that

 

[Bt Doctur]

Tail. , have a set of small block racing heads with big valves

 

[Alumarine]

Tail gunner I would love a nice set of vortecs but guys around here southern ontario want any were from 600 to 800 for a set and thats not reman seams pricey to me

Could get them shipped to a border town parcel service and pick them up.

 

[flipbro]

Yes ive looked into that but with our week dollar write now it would be pricey

 

[Bondo]

Im not sure if this is the write spot for this but seams like very skilled engine guys on here. So ive got a line on a set of camel hump heads is what there called so im told. Supposedly 300hp heads 2 02 and 1 06 valves. Would these be a better head then the stock head on my 84 5.7?

Ayuh,.... With SBC heads, without a Castin' Numbers, ya got Nothin' to go on,....

'n We don't need, nor want massive valves, 'n intake ports on our motors,....
That sorta thing builds big horsepower numbers, at the expense of Torque down low,...

Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, the Best way to go, is Vortec fast burn heads, 'n a matchin' intake,...

 

[flipbro]

Ok guys thanks for the insite. Vortec heads it is.. Thats been my plan all along but when buddy offered me the camul humps he told me they were just as good but I had my doubts so thats why I posted here. Lots to learn from you guys..

 

[flipbro]

So ive got a line on a complete 1997 vortec 350 engine 400 bucks less then 200 000 km on it. So my question can I use the pistons rods cam lifters along with the heads and fit them to my block? Or am I better off to just use the heads.. Thoughts and opions appreciated from you engine guys.

 

[achris]

.. but with our weak dollar right now it would be pricey

Candian dollar about the same as the Aussie.... And they sting us for shipping too (and I mean STING!!!!).... We can't just 'drive over the border'....

Good luck with it all.

Chris.....

 

[K-2]

So ive got a line on a complete 1997 vortec 350 engine 400 bucks less then 200 000 km on it. So my question can I use the pistons rods cam lifters along with the heads and fit them to my block? Or am I better off to just use the heads.. Thoughts and opions appreciated from you engine guys.

Why would you want to take it all apart? Why can't you use the Vortec as is?

 

[flipbro]

Chris I could see how it could get expensive for you. I do drive over often to get stuff and it saves me a heep. In this case I dont think so.k2 I considered doing this it would involve a new coupler flywheel and electric fuel pump a. Plus I like to tinker and learn a thing or too

 

[wrench 3]

The vortec should be running a roller cam, so the lifters won't fit into your block and the roller camshaft shouldn't be used with standard lifters.
I've got one 5.7 vortec head off of a Volvo around here (the Kawarthas) that I could let you have cheep but $400 for a complete engine sounds like a heck of a deal.

 

[flipbro]

Thanks wrench. Ok the cam not a big deal I will just run an rv cam I take it I will need new push rods aswell?? I thought the same about it being cheap aswell . I run the numbwrs and it com back as a 97 - 2000 5.7 vortec gm crate motor roolar cam im going to pick it up after work

 

[wrench 3]

I'm not 100% sure but I believe that they both used the same push rods. You will have both sets, so just compare them for length
Good luck and have fun.