I wanted to get some opinions/info on some valve covers that would look cool with my new motor (Ram Jet, Fast burn heads, LT4 hot cam, etc.) The fast burn heads have holes for both center bolt and perimeter bolt valve covers. Whatever I decide on has to be able to clear the roller rockers. Any opinions on what would look cool? Oh yeah, will some of the tall valve covers interfere with the alternator?

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L98, 3.27 9-bolt, Hooker shorty headers, custom 2.5inch Y-pipe, no cat, 3inch 2chamber flowmaster, JET AFPR, Ported MAF, Best ET: 13.86 @100mph. 1.99 60'
17 inch ROH "ZS" wheels. 17x8.5(front) and 17x9.5 (rear). Firestone Firehawk SZ50s. 245/45/zr17s and 275/40/zr17s. T56

On the way... Radar Blue 89 Formula, T56, Ram Jet 430, Ram Air, 17inch ROHs.

 

Oh yeah, will some of the tall valve covers interfere with the alternator?

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I'm running standard height perimeter bolt Wyesco Aluminum valve covers & the only clearance problem I had was shorting the power lead stud on the back of the alternator. It hit the front of the valve cover so I shortened it by about 1/4" or so. Other than that you should be good to go. I really like the cast aluminum GM ones with the stamped CHEVROLET on them, even though they're about $200, they're going on my winter build-up.

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'91 Z28 1LE; 355, Sportsman II heads, Edelbrock TPI w/ 58mm TB, Tremec TKO 5-speed, 3.73's & much, much more

 

I don't know if they'll clear the rockers but they look cool.



They're on Ebay right now.
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These look great with the Ramjet, gives it a classic look, if you don't mind the Corvette script.


I guess most people wouldn't get the fact that the ramjet looks similar to the early Vette FI setup.

Can you tell I go for the "classic" look?



[This message has been edited by Mirsiro427 (edited October 16, 2001).]

 

Yeah, I like those GMPP aluminum valve covers too. $200 is a bit pricey, but they are awesome.

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L98, 3.27 9-bolt, Hooker shorty headers, custom 2.5inch Y-pipe, no cat, 3inch 2chamber flowmaster, JET AFPR, Ported MAF, Best ET: 13.86 @100mph. 1.99 60'
17 inch ROH "ZS" wheels. 17x8.5(front) and 17x9.5 (rear). Firestone Firehawk SZ50s. 245/45/zr17s and 275/40/zr17s. T56

On the way... Radar Blue 89 Formula, T56, Ram Jet 430, Ram Air, 17inch ROHs.

 

There's some carbon-fiber covers in Classic Industries I would love to get my hands on, but I can't justify paying $500+ for a set of valve covers. But they do look great. Phew...

Second place would be those GMPerformance Parts covers.

If you go to the Jim Pace Performance Parts website, and look at the ZZ430, it has a badass set of valve covers on it, but it's the only part number they *don't* give you. www.paceparts.com

 

My favorite:


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"I didn't know a bored out Ford could go so slow" -Shenandoah

 

i always like those M/T black wrinkle finished ones. i thinkn those would go kick *** with a nice chrome aircleaner or go with the edelbrock elite series tall with the name on it i like those ones to.

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86 berlinetta
350cui w/.30 over
.526 hilift cam
hooker supercomps
3" duals
edelbrock streetmaster
holley 750 dp
bad asshauler

 

mine 2

 

Oh yeah

 

yeah, the raised "CHEVROLET" VCs from the GMPP catalog for sure...you paint them, then grind the paint off the lettering, oh man it looks awesome.

 

I like them clearcoated so they keep that nice cast aluminum finish.

 

Can i get one of these with center bolts? I was thinking of getting the Elderbrock one with script with center bolts to match my Open Element, but i dunno what to get or size for that matter.

305 lo3



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un4givin89

 

I don't think they make it for centerbolt heads, but you can use an adapter.

 

I don't know about those in particular, but the last time I saw a set of GMPP valve covers, they came with a set of centerbolt adapters. Those that you're looking at might, too. Wouldn't hurt to ask the sales rep.

 

Those last ones are nice. I'd get them or the composite LT1/LT4 centerbolt ones. They look hi-tech and would go well with the ram-jet.

 

Here are mine



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Trans AM...The Muscle Car Lives
...Its just not at home at the moment...

Nosaints Coolzone

 

how does the center bolt adapter work?

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un4givin89

 

nosaint, where'd you get those? or what are they off of, they look sweet! I like those CHEVROLET ones above as well.

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"I have the car, now I need a license!"
235 days till temps as of Oct. 27! yeah, I'm only 14.
1982 Firebird S/E
sbc 307 with summit cam and lifters, Performer intake, 305 heads, quadrajet, all smog equipment removed, soon to be silver.

 

I bought them about a year ago of some guy on ebay for 40 bucks. I think that they were sold back in the 80's. I have since painted them with krinkle paint and have sanded the vanes and trans am logo.



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Trans AM...The Muscle Car Lives
...Its just not at home at the moment...

Nosaints Coolzone

 

Here is my set.... Many more pictures can be found on my website.



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1991 Camaro RS/Z28,polished TPI, 355ci. Sportsman 11 heads, LT-4 Hot cam,Pete Jackson gear drive, on,and on, and on... best E.T.>13.4 new best MPH> 108.7, no traction, no tuning, The car is pictured in Chevy High Performance magazine, June 2000 issue.
http://www.geocities.com/jasonsz28us/INDEX.htm

1997 GMC Yukon, 4 wheel drive, leather, loaded, Gibson exhaust, K&N intake, Boston pro series speakers..... That's it so far.

1969 Camaro,12 point cage, total project right now, I am planning an LS1 - T56 - and a Vette independent rear. Pro Touring crowd, look out! 8^)

[This message has been edited by Jason Aschle (edited October 28, 2001).]

 

i love those but in black,
however my only problem is, well, they look kinda weird on a Pontiac , anyone seen some that say Pontiac?????????? cause id buy them tonight if i could find some.


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- David
88' GTA 5.7L TPI MODS---&gt; air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass, Gutted CAT, Flowmaster 80 Series

http://www.geocities.com/david_angel_16

 

$225!!!! and they're not even center bolt, geez, anyone know where i can get them cheaper besides http://www.sdpc2000.com

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- David
88' GTA 5.7L TPI MODS---&gt; air foil, K&N, Shift Kit, 180* therm, TB bypass, Gutted CAT, Flowmaster 80 Series

http://www.geocities.com/david_angel_16

 

Classic Industries has them with "Pontiac" instead of "Chevrolet" The price is sort of outragous from them, but you should be able to find them somewhere else. Jegs is selling the "Chevrolet" covers for about 189 or 199.00

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1991 Camaro RS/Z28,polished TPI, 355ci. Sportsman 11 heads, LT-4 Hot cam,Pete Jackson gear drive, on,and on, and on... best E.T.&gt;13.4 new best MPH&gt; 108.7, no traction, no tuning, The car is pictured in Chevy High Performance magazine, June 2000 issue.
http://www.geocities.com/jasonsz28us/INDEX.htm

1997 GMC Yukon, 4 wheel drive, leather, loaded, Gibson exhaust, K&N intake, Boston pro series speakers..... That's it so far.

1969 Camaro,12 point cage, total project right now, I am planning an LS1 - T56 - and a Vette independent rear. Pro Touring crowd, look out! 8^)