Big Block Suggestions Needed
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Re: Big Block Suggestions Needed
Also these motors are mentioned as two bolt blocks, gen5 and newer only come in 4 bolt . They have to be mark4. Use felpro 17040 head gaskets. Am I post hoggin' ?
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Re: Big Block Suggestions Needed
Big Block Billy,
Thanks for the info. I dont think your hoggin, I really need the help...
So everyone agrees that the Vortec heads will work on the older block with the special Fel-Pro gasket?
Thanks for the info. I dont think your hoggin, I really need the help...
So everyone agrees that the Vortec heads will work on the older block with the special Fel-Pro gasket?
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Re: Big Block Suggestions Needed
The Merlin heads will also work on MKIV and GENV engines.
The FelPro 17048 head gasket is for a bore size of 4.500, I believe the 17040 is for a bore of up top 4.350, 4.310 for sure.
The FelPro 17048 head gasket is for a bore size of 4.500, I believe the 17040 is for a bore of up top 4.350, 4.310 for sure.
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Originally Posted by Prater
Big Block Billy,
Thanks for the info. I dont think your hoggin, I really need the help...
So everyone agrees that the Vortec heads will work on the older block with the special Fel-Pro gasket?
Thanks for the info. I dont think your hoggin, I really need the help...
So everyone agrees that the Vortec heads will work on the older block with the special Fel-Pro gasket?
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I picked up a complete 454 today from the salvage. they did not gaurantee the lower end but did gaurantee the heads rebuildable. supposedly had a rod knock. the heads were 049 castings. $100 we just had to dig it out of their motor pile inside an old barn. Just drpped it at the machine shop to be checked out...