Will vortec heads from a 2000 mercruiser engine casting number 12557113 be a good choice for the conversion. I might be able to get a set for around $120.
yeah, all 96+ 4.3 heads are the vortec design and baically the same. Those will probably have the factory roller rocker arms and 8mm rocker stud holes in the heads, ARP makes some special studs to fit. They will work fine with the normal mods needed to make them work.