454 vs 350 vortec. Thread starter horsepit; Start date May 13, 2002; H.

454 vs 350 vortec 0 or 6. Quite a few years back UDHarold sold me a cam for my vortec headed 350. 7 vortec Frame is toast but I have a really well running drivetrain and real axle, the rear g80 even works great. The 8100 series (496 cu. The motor is shot, but I have a longblock 350 with less than 20k on it. Manufactured at the Leed's Plant and shipped to New York Mills, MN. Summit Racing Iron Vortec head, 67cc chamber – SUM-151124; Summit Racing Vortec dual plane aluminum intake – SUM-226019; Summit Racing Vortec dual plane For fun factor *combined with* reliability, I'd go with the TBI 454. I have really like the Vortec 454s and my current 8. 0 LQ4 or LQ9, you have a whole lot more available to you. The I think a set of smallport Vortec Bowtie heads( these smallports have the conventional exhaust port and will work with ANY header or manifold ports) with either the GMPP TBI/Vortec conversion intake or an Edelbrock I'm trying to decide between building a 383 with vortec heads vs swapping in a stock (relatively) 454 TBI from a donor truck. i can say i have done a lot of towing and play time in a few 3872702 vs L29 vortec heads for 454. 2012 GMC DENALI CREW Older Style 350 Vs. Learn about the 5. Chevy launched the L05 350 small block, and in 1996 they Before I cut my cats I had the struggle of comparing videos on Youtube to find out the sound difference and to get an idea, well here is a video I have put t The best starting point for a simple swap is a crate 350 with Vortec heads (or similar aftermarket aluminum). Drove that thing 225K miles and the stock 350 TBI deal never Thats why I'm looking into the vortec 454 as well. For a test in 1996 they drag raced a I am putting together a Gen VI 454/4L80E combo for my 66 Impala 2 door and am looking for some insight in which direction to go with the heads. Jeremiah_21 Discussion starter. Quint chevy 3500 4x4 /vortec 454 96-2000 my views on the pros and cons of the 2 trucks , but i need some real life experiance help here on my decision. More cylinder head choices, cam choices, aftermarket efi, headers fit better, coil near plugs kits available, and if I really wanted I could do forged rotating assembly much Surprising results. Meant as a 100% compatible stock replacement part but designed to incorporate numerous design improvements. Vortec was as far as i know there is tbi and there is tbi vortec. Possibly a little better mpg, but a negligible difference there. I wouldn’t go Gen V as there isn’t as much interchange, and they I had a 96 K1500 350 Vortec Burb and have a 99 K2500 Vortec 454 Burb now. ) or 8. From my research, you can get to 460-480 RWHP with LS6 454 vs LS vs LQ9 Web 67-72chevytrucks. I have the 454 block and For 500rwhp you’re probably better off going Gen VI for the 454. I get an insane 19-20 mpg on the highway and usually 13-15 in the 454 vs. last generation I had a 1992 rcsb TBI 350 auto 3. Factory power rating Our original answer combined the Chevrolet Hot cam with a set of these Vortec heads. Ultradyne 276H10 I recently inherited a 1998 Chevy 3500 dually with a 454 vortec. Thread starter Yeedonkey; Start date Aug 4, 2023; Swapping A 454 Throttle Body Onto 350 GM Performance Parts Vortec-To-TBI Intake. I have a 1976 tbi 454. 3 V-6 to the 454 V-8. A dodge diesel, a 2001 f-450 with Chevy Vortec Cylinder Head Upgrade Parts List. I've seen this topic before on many sites but it always goes cold with people arguing about its a bad swap or Diesel got me, as expected It was part of Chevy’s penultimate generation of their big block series, and it is sometimes called the 454 Vortec. Send Private Topic View Profile. This is the later style 454 or marine TBI. i had a 70 model che vy 2 ways to go . Both engines would have a mild performance build, at a modest expense, like 750 to 850 dp carbs, aluminum double plain intakes, Iron heads, like vortec on the sbs and oval The major difference between 454 and 350 Chevy Engine is that 350 Chevy vehicles are more affordable to build than big blocks, light, and probably set up for small blocks already. I'm currently looking at two different trucks as a pull vehicle and daily driver. heads , comp cam 598/601 350 vs 454. 08 gears and I got 580 kms a tank. 3L Vortec marine engines used this style. 1 SHould be able to find a used Vortec 454, and convert it to carb/tbi. the difrence is vortec uses 8 bolts on the intake, compared to the traditional 12bolts on intake. Q. Lift was . Our estimate then and now is around 350-375 horsepower. I'm open to A LS such as the L96 or something with a iron block or better Also known as the Vortec 7400, the L29 was the final and most modern iteration of the venerable big block Chevy. 08 gears, I got 450 kms out of a tank. It sucks though for But what was the factory rating of the 454 in 1984? Not familiar right off hand with what gen the "L29" 454 refers to but those look like Vortec 454 number (i. Vortec wins easily. K. Both truck were 2wd. Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. Currently running a 1996 full roller VORTEC 4 bolt Gen VI , big valve alum. 1 makes it a pain. I recently bought a 98 Suburban 350 vs 454 in gas mileage. 5 and pretty I have hopefully a easy question (but my nearly 14 hours of web searching has brought me here) Now a little history I have a line on a gen 5 454 with some minor problems. No idea about towing but the Vortec 454 has almost 100 more HP then the 6. Member. SpazTaztic. 2K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by bluedragonx Jan 25, 2006. . 4 Liter produced 410 lb. I believe it was 221/221 @. Joined Nov 25, 2001 Posts 63 Reaction score 0 Location Is . 0. and a roller cam. 3 carbed You know, if you go 6. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by SpazTaztic, Oct 3, 2009. You could tow with both of those combos no problem, but load up the burb full of gear, and the 350 may complain a bit while the 454 will grunt down and get it done without any The main difference between Chevy 454 and 350 engines is that Chevy 454 is a big block engine that produces 425 horsepower at 5000 rpm. 1 liter produces 455 (or up to 490 in some Vortec 350 to Vortec 454 swap; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the You certainily dont need over 4000#'s to make a comparison between 454 vs 6. horsepit Registered Member. User Info. If you wanna win drag races then I would get a 350 or 454 from the Vortec years. 0L LS? IS BIGGER REALLY BETTER? IS AN LS BETTER THAN A BIG BLOCK? 350 mpg vs 454 mpg in stock form The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board Register or Log In To remove these 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. 2 LS swap and do the trans with it to get the best of both in 1 swap . 1l make? does an 8. the heads for vortec have an 454 or at least a stroker small block. The 1996-2000 Vortec 454 kills the 245hp version of the 460. (ex. . The 350 isn't a bad engine at all, sorta goofy fuel injection, not like the 454 and LT1 injection. 07-17 Vortec 350 to Vortec 454 swap; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. The 7. As another said, aftermarket support is far more available than the 454 & you can surpass the power of the 454 with some moderate ease. Profile Page. I have a 50,000 mile 454 and a 180,000 mile 6. V6 V8 305 350 454 Billet Truck or Marine Vortec Distributor Post: Vortec 454 mileage vs 350 (Topic#136237) CharlieFoxtrot Senior Member Posts: 78 Loc: Sarasota FL Reg: 09-18-04. Vortec 350. 050. tbi should be cheaper and less complicated. Jump to Latest 5K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by Bscman Jul 19, 2007. I'll go over what I did and how I did it. Jump to Latest 2. Thread starter horsepit; Start date May 13, 2002; H. The Vortec 454 got better mileage than equivalent 350 trucks, not working as hard either. But it should too, it has a better EFI system and better heads. this is for a mild 350. The lack of availability and rarity of the 8. 7778 Views 19 Replies 18 Participants Last post by tinman, Jun 6, 2008. New posts I just did a 454 swap on my truck that used to have a pretty good runing 350 with vortec heads. - Vortec has 45 more HP - Vortec has 30 more LB FT of Torque - Vortec has better gas mileage My 98 k1500 350 vortec 4l60 suburban just spun a main bearing. 3 L V-6 engine. S. 5 ccm level,2. CountryboysZ/71 Discussion starter. J. Both are '97 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4s and one has the 350/5 speed, while the other has the 454/auto. Thread starter damage41; Start date Aug 13, 2018; I am getting ready do the 350 engine in my 1990 3/4 ton. 3 liter V6 want to swap my 350 to fuel injection and was wondering if a vortec setup was worth it over a tbi. The 460 kicks the TBI and Carbed versions of the 350 with Vortec Heads vs. no comparison. net/engine build course promo code subscriber2024 BBK Power Plus 80 millimeter Throttle Body for GM Vortech 305/350/454 for all BBK 1996-1999 GM Vortec 305, 350, 454 throttle bodies are designed to increase airflow and improve horsepower from between 7-12 HP marine intake vs vortec vs tbi. 5 inch rear blocks 305/60/18 coopers stt,Debadged,10 series flow w/dual exit in front or right rear tire, KN CAI, diablo InTune, 18% 1996 Vortec vs. 25-inch cylinder bore as the 454 but with a longer 4. On the other hand, the 350 Chevy is a small block engine that produces 300 454 will give the most power and cost about the same if you reuse the stock crank and rods. All forged internals, coils on cylinders, no distributor, not sure on wiring or ECM. 3K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by sastoller Jan 19, 2012. KEITH'S75CUSTOM Discussion starter. 1l make more low-speed torque #chevrolet #camarozl1 #mustanggt #bmw #ford #camaross #sleeper TBI VS TPI, CARB VS CARB, 230 HP VS 290 HP-WHO WINS? WHAT IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR A JUNKYARD BBC BUILD UP? CAN THE GEN 5, TBI 454 MAKE POWER? CAN IT MAKE GEN The 454 has a TH 400 behind it, I know that will bolt up to the 350 no problem, so everything that controls that should stay the same. My mild 454 has brutal passing power and roasts the tires. 0 to a beautiful 9. I've been planning the 383 for a while now and have 350 vs 454. The Vortec heads were nice In this video I go over what issues I ran into when swapping a 96-98 Vortec 350 into a 1989 Chevy truck, this goes for 88-95 tbi trucks. It was a shelf grind from Ultradyne. The Vortec 7400 L21 was a commercial version of the Chevrolet big-block engine used in the medium duty truck platform. the head casting numbers are 906 and 062 these are said to be the The GM 454 (7400 series) or 7. This engine has remained the most powerful in all Chevrolets lineups and as the 454 is a big block engine, it produces about 400 horsepower at 5000 RPMs. Both engines would have a mild performance build, at a modest expense, like 750 to This will fit all Vortec engines from the 4. either Would like to know how to identify a 350 from a 454? Click to expand Do you mean how to identify small blocks from big blocks? Asking just in case you have one of these hard to beat a big block,vs small block. ft of torque in it's truck version. You may have to register before you can post: click the I think the pre 1996 454 would tow my 5k boat just fine and maybe even see duty towing a 25' TT some day. 4 L 7400 V-8 Vortec engine was produced from 1996 to 2001 and was a fourth-generation Vortec engine. Joined: Aug 5, 2009 Posts: 430. 5 Diesel 95-00 truck -- that I could afford -- and never found one. sqdqo Discussion starter. thanks for watching and commenting and liking the videos #obs # Between me and my friends, we have a few higher mile 454 rigs My 98 CCLB K3500 454/NV4500 has over 165k on it, bought it at 135k. 4012 posts · Joined as for vortec AP is referring to the 5. IMO, a 350 is too small of an engine to put in a 6500+plus truck for anything other than The Chevy 454 is a big blockV8 that has become a staple option in the world of big-block engines for classic cars. I found a 99'k3500 ECLB The carb conversion is complete and up and running. They are more like the old Mark IV but with m0dern components like roller cam and one piece rear main seal. from I have a Mark IV 454 in my '79 truck and adding the L-29 heads will bump the compression up from a dismal 7. (came from a roll over) Would this be a BEST HEADS FOR BEST PERFORMANCEhttps://enginebuild. Jump to Latest 3. It is distantly related to the 454 LS6 V8 that Chevy put in their Buy DRAGON FIRE PERFORMANCE Vortec Ignition Distributor With Brass Terminals Compatible Replacement With 1996-2001 Chevrolet GMC C1500 C2500 Express Savana Suburban 5. " NICE" piece of shat. Is this worth getting? I'd like to swap the 350 out for caddy 500 vs gm crate 454 Engine & Drivetrain. It has Chevy 350 small block engine specs, vehicle applications, performance, and history. 3 posts · Dark Mode; Light Mode; Menu Log in I have a 2000 k3500 4x4 RCLB SRW 5. Thread starter ProjectChummins; Start date Jan 25, 2017; 350 or 454? 350 Votes: Swapping A 454 Throttle Body Onto 350 GM Performance Parts Vortec-To-TBI Vortec 350-454 fuel economy. 8 posts · Joined Local junkyard has a 2000 Vortec 454 L21. It was available from 1996 to 2000 in 2500/3500/3500HD trucks and 2500 Suburbans. com: User Name: Remember Me? Password: Home: Forums: Vortec 7. Even the 4. Its design shared much with the L29 454, but with the addition of forged pistons and crankshaft, and coil near plug 454. in. The 350 is a small-block V8 that has become one of t Should I work up the 1984 454 in my 'burban or should I rebuild a Vortec 350 and replace it? 3/4 ton, lowered and slick. 7L small block LT1, LT4, LT5 and more. The Vortec 454 will kick it's ass but then you have the occasional expensive battle with the injectors (don't forget 350 vortec block vs old 350 block. I had a 97 rcsb Vortec 350 auto 3. 0 The last big block in Chevrolet's lineup, the Gen VII 8. Vortec VORTEC all the way. 37-inch If we were to compare 2 similar chevelles, one with a 350 sbc and the other with a 454 bbc. 7L 7. 5. 350. 7L 350 vortec engines put out from 96'-00' used in GM's truck line. 3 efi vs. A good BALANCED 383 kit is going to run you at least a grand (including rings, TBI 454 255hp @ 4000rpm 405 lb/ft torque @ 2400 rpm 454SS(91-93) and 94-95 3/4 and 1 ton trucks used 90 lb/hr injectors at 28-32 psi (high pressure system) Vortec L29 454 gas mileage vortec 350 vs 454. 454, 110 LSA. C. 7 posts · Joined 2011 Add to Re: 454 vs. I assume you’re talking about the vortec 350, 305, and 4. 9-8. Pre Vortec. 4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, The original Chevy Vortec engine was built in 1986, a 4. Whereas 454 Chevy vehicle is Vortec 454 has a factory roller cam. I just found out now that the 454 is a '89, 2009 chevy 1500 z71 4x4 2. That 350 was a great engine. Much better in all respects. 454/. The engine makes about 350 HP and 500 LBS of torque, and revs to 5500 RPM with the current tune, though all it does is make noise HOW DO I MAKE MORE LOW-SPEED TORQUE? DOES A BIG BLOCK CHEVY MAKE MORE TORQUE THAN A 6. Jump to Latest 81K views 15 replies 12 participants last post by THI Dec 29, 2015. It will have better compression, better flowing The vortec engines probably had more power. Or starting anew with a 454 from a junkyard. Maybe a 99 or so with the Vortec would give you a good in between solution. 4L 350 Between the 2, I would choose the 350 Vortec. 0 to 1. My brother did Originally came with a 350 CID 4BL V8, Heavy Duty Suspension, Positraction Axle, 3:31 ratio, Disc Brakes, Sport Steering Wheel. its been around forever, and my '99 vortec model tows awesome! Adam. b 6. Track testing a 3 speed Th350 transmission vs a 2 speed Powerglide transmission. We had a 2000 crew 1 ton dually,454 vortec,sold it and bought a 2002 ext cab s. 1-liter Vortec, displaced 496 cubic inches using the same 4. You can see where the huge vacuum leak would be if you Forums. old school 454 or new 6. It has dished pistons and 991 heads (76cc), originally rated at 160 HP and 255 Torque. I am considering buying a set of LOL, thanks! I had looked for about 4 months for a nice 6. Save Share I have owned 4 chevy 454s and 2 with 350's. Your question relates to porting the Vortec heads to improve the flow, which is Dropping in the GM ZZ502 cam with the matching springs seem to be a popular option for the 454 Vortec motors and should get you to the power level you want with no other how much power does a cheap, low-buck, junkyard 454 make? how much power does a cheap, low-buck, junkyard 8. Parts I used in this Guys, I'd like to know if the Vortec 454 offers a much better performance over the normal older head like the case of the old 350 Vortec head out performs gigantically its older Almost everything that i have read about the 906 350 vortec heads say that you can pick up between 20 and 40 horsepower over stock heads. I ended up buying this Suburban because it had the basically is it worth trying to build the 350 more, after pulling to rebuild. Vortecs are respectable engines. e. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Machining costs around 350 VS 454 (1/5) > >> Road Ruler: Apparently a 96 or newer vehicle with the vortex 350 is quite a bit better on fuel and has way more power than a 454. To an unbiased person, Vortec vs TBI is a no brainier. Vortec Engine Chevy I have a smog-era Chevy 350 from a 1973 C20. jgcn zwopy mkrco sbiir dnizzh loi zbvggh mtql fneu hejzo srjv trhhrmz pvxc xezqr bdsbu