timing cover?

[Poseidon]

can i use the 96 vortec timing cover on a older chevy block?

 

[98_k1500]

Yes sir, you will have to remove the dowel pins in the older block, but it will all bolt right up. Got a buddy that had a good older 350, and blew up his vortec. Threw his vortec heads on it, reluctor wheel, crank sensor, accessories, and drilled a hole for the knock sensor. It all fit like a glove.

 

[Poseidon]

Thank you i got another question the block im using is a 80s can i use all my vortec stuff cam rollers spider etc. im using a 383 stroker

 

[98_k1500]

No, the cam and lifters and spider will not work. The lifter bores are too shallow in the older block, and there is nothing to bolt the spider to. If you wish to go roller, you need an aftermarket roller kit designed for your application. You have to match your timing set to your cam, the roller cam timing gear will not bolt to a flat tappet cam.

 

[Poseidon]

so use a flat tappet cam remove the spider can i use the stock fuel injection still?

 

[98_k1500]

Yes, if you use the vortec heads, it'll bolt right up. My buddy that did this has a flat tappet in his.

 

[Poseidon]

ok thanks for the info so i need

1. flat tappet cam and lifters
2. matching timing gear and chain

everything else should work

 

[Poseidon]

can i still use the roller rockers with the flat tappet cam?
and should i use hyd or mechanical cam

 

[98_k1500]

rollers on a flat tappet, no. I would not suggest going mechanical, it will require adjustments every few thousand miles. You will need the correct length pushrods. I forget which ones you need.

 

[Poseidon]

ok can i reuse stock sbc rockers