cast iron bowtie

firebird · 04-30-2015, 08:37 AM

i have been searching for a new set of phase 2 bowtie (14011034castings) heads--i haven't had any luck ---are they discontinued ?

carl hinkson · 04-30-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by firebird

i have been searching for a new set of phase 2 bowtie (14011034castings) heads--i haven't had any luck ---are they discontinued ?

Probably are discontinued since GM is offering the Vortec Bowtie heads which are light years over the older Bowtie heads.

race watcher · 04-30-2015, 09:03 PM

I have 1 head new. It is out of box but has never been touched. I would like to give it a new home.

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 05-01-2015, 01:07 AM

Firebird…Try Reher-Morrison's. They might have some "upstairs". Good Luck…MB.

firebird · 05-07-2015, 10:09 AM

What pistons can i run with the vortex heads----i have Mahle dome pistons with my rotating assembly. Is it wise to machine them to fit?

Dragsinger · 05-07-2015, 10:59 AM

Firebird, an experienced machinist will have a fixture to measure the piston dome/top thickness. If you can machine to the needed dimension and have enough thickness remaining it will be fine to do so.

I "think" it has been said the Vortec is best with very small or no dome.

I do not know the min thickness needed but figger someone will help with that.

firebird · 05-07-2015, 03:43 PM

thanks for the reply ---maybe i'm to old to take a shot at this class---would a different set of pistons be a better option ? i want good compression ratio--THANKS FOR THE HELP

Dragsinger · 05-07-2015, 06:26 PM

Firebird, what are your plans? What class and buildup details?

firebird · 05-07-2015, 11:57 PM

I'm still banging away at the ss/cs with a 350 chevy

SSDiv6 · 05-08-2015, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by firebird

I'm still banging away at the ss/cs with a 350 chevy

You can use the large port Bowtie Vortec cylinder head or the approved Dart Cast Iron head.

04-30-2015, 08:37 AM	#1
firebird Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	cast iron bowtie i have been searching for a new set of phase 2 bowtie (14011034castings) heads--i haven't had any luck ---are they discontinued ?

04-30-2015, 09:03 PM	#3
race watcher Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 50 Likes: 5 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: cast iron bowtie I have 1 head new. It is out of box but has never been touched. I would like to give it a new home.

05-01-2015, 01:07 AM	#4
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 569 Likes: 310 Liked 284 Times in 87 Posts	Re: cast iron bowtie Firebird…Try Reher-Morrison's. They might have some "upstairs". Good Luck…MB.

05-07-2015, 10:09 AM	#5
firebird Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: cast iron bowtie What pistons can i run with the vortex heads----i have Mahle dome pistons with my rotating assembly. Is it wise to machine them to fit?

05-07-2015, 10:59 AM	#6
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: cast iron bowtie Firebird, an experienced machinist will have a fixture to measure the piston dome/top thickness. If you can machine to the needed dimension and have enough thickness remaining it will be fine to do so. I "think" it has been said the Vortec is best with very small or no dome. I do not know the min thickness needed but figger someone will help with that. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

05-07-2015, 03:43 PM	#7
firebird Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: cast iron bowtie thanks for the reply ---maybe i'm to old to take a shot at this class---would a different set of pistons be a better option ? i want good compression ratio--THANKS FOR THE HELP

05-07-2015, 06:26 PM	#8
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: cast iron bowtie Firebird, what are your plans? What class and buildup details? __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

05-07-2015, 11:57 PM	#9
firebird Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: cast iron bowtie I'm still banging away at the ss/cs with a 350 chevy