I have some stock covers for now and the only reason im going to a different set is for looks. Maybe some clearance for a cam and rockers later on


I've been trying to decide on these 2 sets of valve covers





Here's a slight variation of the ones above



Anyone run a set on there car? im still trying to decide what ones i want

 

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Those should work great! They look nice. I am going to use Edelbrock Elite Series center bolts for my RHS heads with 2.02/1.60 valves with 1.6 roller rockers and an 8-304-8 Comp Cam. Those Edlebrocks are essentially stock height and shouldn't be an issue with clearance. Yours shouldn't be an issue either.

Good luck and let's see those pics when you're done!

 

i'm kinda looking more into the 2nd ones i posted i like them i just hope there not taller then i'm thinking


i found some pics with some of the style valve covers i was looking at

 

since those have no "recess" from the mounting flange I would measure for clearance issues. Stock covers are recessed back from the mounting as to help clear accessories in front and along the intake as well.

I would take a regular wooden ruler and hold it on the inside lip (intake side) of the valve cover and see if it clears your linkages on both sides and then take the ruler and place it at the front of the valve cover mounting lip and see if it clears the alternator and the a/c. The thickness of the ruler will let you know if you have enough space/clearance.

I am not too sure if they will be too high or not.

 

im aware of all that. but thanks for trying to help maybe your input will help someone else though. i might just end up buy the 2 sets and see what one i like better and hopefully i can return the ones i don't use

 

I kind of knew you were aware of that, but decided to add my , lol!

Please let us see the pics when you're done.

 

i have tall one similar to the first pic... i really like em but the problem with all these covers... no holes for breathers, PCV, or oil fill


- i drilled a pcv hole in the drivers side cover and also use that for an oil fill

 

i like these
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...-1&showValue=1

 

wow.... how tall are they
(from the lip that rest of the heads to the top of the cover?)

 

Go for the fabricated valve covers.

 

never measured em... but id say 4"-4.5"

and they have no clearance problems at all.