Sorry to tell you but those are not 96-00 Vortec heads. Those are more like the TBI heads.
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Again the block could be but the heads and intake are not. The heads are what made the 96-00 vortec 350 so sought after. We're just trying to help you understand what you have. You need to pull a valve cover and look at the casting number on the heads. According to Mortec.com that block is used from 95-00. If I was guessing yours will be from 95 before the vortec heads came out in 96.
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10243880 Casting
Looking for original Specs in technical information on the following casting number and partial engine id Casting Number:10243880 Engine ID: 1M0823 8P04. The following is what I've come up with (not sure if accurate). It's a small block Chevy built in Mexico somewhere near August (or possibly...
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Read post number 5. That block casting is used for numerous combinations(yes the Vortec was one but not the only). Again if I would have bought that engine under the impression is was supposed to be the Vortec 350 I would be upset as its really not. You really need to pull the valve covers and see what head casting you have. But if your happy with what you have then great who cares but it is NOT a Vortec and that will matter when it comes to buying replacement gaskets and such.
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