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Old 02-23-2006, 09:35 PM
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Can a standard intake be used on vortec heads? I was told all that is different is a couple of bolt holes need to ovaled,is that true?

This is for a small block.
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They make vortech manifolds now. Why jack with an old manifold?
I think you are refering to the older sbc's around the time they went to centerbolt valve covers.
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They make vortech manifolds now. Why jack with an old manifold?
I think you are refering to the older sbc's around the time they went to centerbolt valve covers.
I just bought a nice dual plane aluninum intake to fit the stock 260,I just got a deal on vortec heads so i want to try to use the intake if I can,I just want to know,if I need to buy one I will,but mine is still new.
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Originally Posted by 245 limited
I just bought a nice dual plane aluninum intake to fit the stock 260,I just got a deal on vortec heads so i want to try to use the intake if I can,I just want to know,if I need to buy one I will,but mine is still new.
the port shape is different on the vortec heads older intakes won't fit
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Ok,Thanks.
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