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===Vortec block cylinders===
 
===Vortec block cylinders===
The Vortec cylinders are shorter than in previous blocks, as shown below:
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The newer Vortec era blocks (1996-up) have a slightly shorter bore at the bottom, nearest the cam tunnel, as shown below left (on the right is a c/n 010 block). This isn't a problem in most cases, but if a stroker crank is being considered, this should be looked into to be sure there'll be no issues due to the lack of piston support at BDC.
  
[[File:SBC BORE DEPTH 002.jpg]]
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[[File:SBC BORE DEPTH 002.jpg|left]][[File:010 block.jpg|right]] <br style="clear:both"/>
  
 
==SBC Head casting numbers==
 
==SBC Head casting numbers==

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