What is a fuelie head?

It’s two half-ovals connected by a straight bar-most easily described as “two humps.” Some of these are also nicknamed “Fuelie” heads because a version appeared on fuel-injected 327-powered Chevy Corvettes. These heads appeared on 327 and 350 cubic inch engines across most of the 1960s (beginning in 1962).

Are 461 Chevy heads good?

The 461 heads were THE heads to have in the days prior to the aftermarket heads. They are good if you want to run a class where stock heads are required. With the advancements in casting and air flow research these heads have been eclipsed in today’s world. This aside, they are decent heads and still do a good job.

What’s the difference between a Vortec 350 and a regular 350?

vortec 350s have a hydraulic roller cam, old 350s are flat tappet. the block is essentially the same but the heads are different. you need vortec specific intake manifolds, dunno about the headers. overall a vortec block will make more power with less money due to the heads, ported vortecs have a lot of potential.

What kind of cylinder head does a Chevy 461 have?

Today in the shop we’re learning about our new aluminum double hump cylinder heads for the small block Chevy V8. Wyatt and Joe compare them with the original GM 461 casting or “fuelie heads” that debuted on the 1961 Corvette with Rochester fuel injection.

What was the first Corvette double hump called?

These are often referred to as the ‘fuelie head’. These debuted on the ‘61 Corvette with the Rochester fuel injection, so that’s why they’re called ‘fuelie heads’. This is the first iteration of GM’s double hump cylinder heads. There are many different versions of those.

What kind of engine does a 1961 Corvette have?

Powerglide automatic (R.P.O. 313) available with 230- and 245- horsepower engines. Floor mounted range selector level. Power-Matched Rear Axles: Semi-floating hypoid. Rear axle ratios matched to power team. Positraction (R.P.O. 675) rear axle optional* with 3- or 4- speed Synchro-Mesh and choice of ratios.

What was the price of a 1961 Corvette?

Optional dual four barrel carburetors Code 469 Notes: Base Corvette with 283 cu. in. 230 hp engine and three speed manual transmission: $3,934.00. Notes: 1961 was the only year Jewel Blue interiors were available.