Are there any Vortec style heads that don't use center bolt valve covers?
I'm interested in getting a set of vortec heads and experimenting with a new engine setup. But I despise the center bolt valve covers.
I have allot of friends ask me to build motors for their classics that look old school, but use all of todays best technology, and on a reasonable budget.

I've done a few, even a big block ford that punched out 620hp.

Now I have a friend asking me to build a 450+hp small block for his 65 Malibu.
So I want to try a set of vortecs for a change.
Do they make them for the older valve covers?

[This message has been edited by Eliminator SS (edited December 05, 2004).]

I think the Edelbrock Etecs use regular valve covers and they are a Vortec style head. But production gm vortec heads all use centre bolts.

I just saw a thing on HPTV about new moroso cast valve covers that are centre bolt style. I think they're about $140 and they look pretty good.

G.M pp makes adapters so you can use old school covers on center bolt heads.

fast burn 385 aluminum vortec heads are dual mount for valve covers

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The new GM Vortec - Bow-tie heads have dual pattern valve covers and also it will take the older type intake as well.

Centerbolts don't leak!

<font face="Arial,Verdana" size="2">Originally posted by El Guapo:
Centerbolts don't leak!</font>


What he said. http://www.nastyz28.com/ubb/smile.gif


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