Vortec 8.1 (496cu)

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Vortec 8.1, 496cu BBC. Fresh from a local engine builder in Tigard, Or. Have all receipts totaling $5000+.

All iron block and heads w/ 2 valves per cylinder.

HEADS

-Exhaust ported and bowls cleaned up
-Went from stock 1.74 exhaust valves to Manley 1.88 stainless
-2.19 intake

BLOCK

-Decked
-Line bored
-Balanced
-Eagle rods
-Stock 4 3/8'' crank
-BHJ balancer
-JE pistons (9:1)
-Comp Cams hydraulic roller w/560's lift

The engine is missing most of the accessories/serpentine system. I do have the water cross-over though. The original plan was to go fuel injection however Dart Machinery has recently developed a Intake Manifold with provisions for a distributor.
http://www.dartheads.com/products/new-products/dual-plane-big-block-chevy-8-1-liter-intake-manifold.html
I think this is the route I would go if I were to keep building this thing. Motivated seller. May be interested in trades so feel free to send me offers via Private Message.

Located west of Portland, Oregon
Asking $3000 OBO

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[65chevelle''ss'']

I forgot to mention also; I do have the original valve covers and intake manifold as well.