Brodix for 1000$ or Vortec for 600$?
06-23-2006, 12:03 AM
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Brodix for 1000$ or Vortec for 600$?
Don't wanna take up all your time here, so I'll make this fast.
I was planning on buying Brodix IK200 aluminum heads for $1000.
200cc Intake ports
64cc Combustion Chambers
1.470'' Dual Valve Springs
(125 lbs. Closed / 325 lbs. Open).575'' Max lift
2.02''/1.60'' Valves
Straight Plug
Assemble
Friend of mine wants to sell me his Vortec heads from Pro Topline. They are Iron. He wants 600$ for them. Is that even a good price for these heads? I'm pretty sure I can get them for that price brand new.
170cc intake runners
1.94/1.5 valves
120lbs closed, 275lbs open springs, good for .540 lift
64cc Combustion Chamber
What deal here would be a better deal? Will brodix really make that much more power to where it would be worth 400$ more? Keep in mind that if I do the vortecs I might be able to go with a new TPI baseplate from edelbrock.
Thanks!
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I was planning on buying Brodix IK200 aluminum heads for $1000.
200cc Intake ports
64cc Combustion Chambers
1.470'' Dual Valve Springs
(125 lbs. Closed / 325 lbs. Open).575'' Max lift
2.02''/1.60'' Valves
Straight Plug
Assemble
Friend of mine wants to sell me his Vortec heads from Pro Topline. They are Iron. He wants 600$ for them. Is that even a good price for these heads? I'm pretty sure I can get them for that price brand new.
170cc intake runners
1.94/1.5 valves
120lbs closed, 275lbs open springs, good for .540 lift
64cc Combustion Chamber
What deal here would be a better deal? Will brodix really make that much more power to where it would be worth 400$ more? Keep in mind that if I do the vortecs I might be able to go with a new TPI baseplate from edelbrock.
Thanks!
_Clark
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06-23-2006, 01:20 AM
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Re: Brodix for 1000$ or Vortec for 600$?
I'd go with the Brodix, I cannot stand iron heads. Not to mention you'd need a whole new intake to go with the Vortec intake ports. I don't know if the straight plug would cause any fitment problems with whatever manifolds/headers you are using. Looks like you can run a bigger cam with the Brodix heads as well.
06-23-2006, 08:40 AM
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Re: Brodix for 1000$ or Vortec for 600$?
I'm only going to be running a .452/.465 Lift 214/220 Duration cam. I was thinking I could port the vortecs out a little as well. But you are right about the intake, I would have to get a new baseplate for my TPI now wouldnt I?
Also, I think he's throwing in a set of Comp 1.52 Roller Rockers...still have to clear that up. The heads are already assembled.
Also, I think he's throwing in a set of Comp 1.52 Roller Rockers...still have to clear that up. The heads are already assembled.
06-23-2006, 04:55 PM
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Re: Brodix for 1000$ or Vortec for 600$?
Originally Posted by robvas
I'd go with the Vortecs, those Brodix heads are better suited for a serious 11 second (or quicker) setup. Your low end would suffer with them.
GM Performance Parts makes a Vortec TPI base
GM Performance Parts makes a Vortec TPI base
06-23-2006, 10:15 PM
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Re: Brodix for 1000$ or Vortec for 600$?
Originally Posted by Gunny Highway
Trick Flows 
The IK200s flow better than the Kenny Dutweiler series Trick Flow heads. Trust me I did a LOT of research. If I am putting $1000+ into my car, it's going to be well freaking worth it.
06-26-2006, 10:23 AM
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Re: Brodix for 1000$ or Vortec for 600$?
Originally Posted by LesPaulGoth
The IK200s flow better than the Kenny Dutweiler series Trick Flow heads. Trust me I did a LOT of research. If I am putting $1000+ into my car, it's going to be well freaking worth it.
06-26-2006, 11:23 AM
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Re: Brodix for 1000$ or Vortec for 600$?
Alright guys, after reading the responses from you and the guys from Thirdgen, I have decided to go with the Brodix Aluminums, seeing as I would have to spend 400$ on a Vortec baseplate anyhow. Besides, this leaves me open for an HSR or an LT1 swap in the future. Thanks for your input.
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