LS valve covers on SBC?
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LS valve covers on SBC?
Everyone and their brother offers an adapter to put old school valve covers on an LS.
But, does anyone offer an adapter to go the other way...? LS valve covers on an SBC?... preferably center bolt heads, which are missing some of the cooler options. Such as either of these.
But, does anyone offer an adapter to go the other way...? LS valve covers on an SBC?... preferably center bolt heads, which are missing some of the cooler options. Such as either of these.
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
So are you just looking for something engraved on the covers? There are plenty of sources for that. We've done many.
A 3D font or image can be applied, or have a set cast.
A 3D font or image can be applied, or have a set cast.
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
Not engraved, but more of a cast-in lettering. The LS and/or SBC perimeter-bolt covers have a substantial logo, while the SBC center bolt covers tend to get a dinky after-thought of a logo. And even though it isn't a third gen script, the LS covers do have a "Camaro" option.
Hefty! Hefty! Hefty!
Wimpy! Wimpy! Wimpy!
Hefty! Hefty! Hefty!
Wimpy! Wimpy! Wimpy!
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
mojoe wheres the best place to buy the ones in the first pic? Polished or chromed, no paint?
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
Those cast aluminum covers are GM #12480127. I found them at Summit Racing, for a lot more than I remember! Or similar is GM Performance slant-edge #141-925. Neither I've seen as polish or chromed. Since I haven't shopped for those recently, you can DuckDuckGo, Bing, or Google to find sellers.
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
Thanks Drew. Have you found an adapter to put LS valve covers on SBC center bolt heads?
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
I doubt you will find any adapters. The LS covers are geometrically so different that the adapters would look goofy and be expensive (round corners compared to square corners. Also, the LS covers are much shallower in depth as the head casting sits higher and shrouds the rockers. Your best bet is to use adapters that Drew pointed out and search through the thousands of valve covers available for SBC's.
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
good start for a ls swap lol start with the valve covers and move your way down
but I don't think hassle is worth it
but I don't think hassle is worth it
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
I doubt you will find any adapters. The LS covers are geometrically so different that the adapters would look goofy and be expensive (round corners compared to square corners. Also, the LS covers are much shallower in depth as the head casting sits higher and shrouds the rockers. Your best bet is to use adapters that Drew pointed out and search through the thousands of valve covers available for SBC's.
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Re: LS valve covers on SBC?
I agree with the other board members. It wouldn't be a great look/fit.
by the way i love my red chevrolet valve covers made by proform.
by the way i love my red chevrolet valve covers made by proform.
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