Vortec-ify?

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dkellogg3

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1994 4.3lx with Edelbrock 4bbl.
S/N 0F281912....

I may have a line on Vortec heads and intake. Could I do this? Would this be bolt-on? Would I need anything else?

If this is possible what kind of power increase could i expect? Any potential problems?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Re: Vortec-ify?

dkellogg3 said:
1994 4.3lx with Edelbrock 4bbl.
S/N 0F281912....

I may have a line on Vortec heads and intake. Could I do this? Would this be bolt-on? Would I need anything else?

If this is possible what kind of power increase could i expect? Any potential problems?

Thanks in advance!
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Ayuh,..... It's a simple bolt-on, yes...

Without the Right pistons, yer leavin' some horsepower on the table,....

Ya oughta pick up another 10hp or so...
 
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dkellogg3

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Re: Vortec-ify?

With the right pistons how much increase? Probably not worth the effort. Would I have to reprop, too?
 
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if your going thru the effort of changing pistons, then I would do a complete re-build. I went the route of vortec heads on my 5.7 liter along with intake and a cam change.

just changing the heads will net you an increase in power like Bond-O stated, however it will also increase your compression ratio. this will put you in the area of higher octane fuel.

what is the problem your trying to fix. if it is a speed of boat thing, that is fully understandable. remember, speed costs.
 
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dkellogg3

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no particular problem... just thought if I could pick the parts up cheap it might be worthwile. With a 3-1/2 year old and another on the way, probably not worth the time it would take...

Thanks for the input guys.
 
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with a growing family, you may be upgrading the boat to a larger one in a few years. I say, enjoy the boat you have, then get the one you want in a few years.
 
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Yup... Wife's talking a 23'-25' cuddy or express...
 
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