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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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cylinder head q

whats the difference between cylinder heads with the traditional valve cover bolts (on the outside), and the center bolt valve covers..also is there a difference in how the ignition coils mount??
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Re: cylinder head q

You are referring to LS engines right?
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Re: cylinder head q

if ls
the perimeter bolt covers were 97-98.
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Re: cylinder head q

yes i meant to say the LS motors...also can the ignition coils off a 98 camaro LS1 (with perimeter valve cover bolts) fit on the new style valve covers with center bolts..
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Re: cylinder head q

Originally Posted by jackaharmon
yes i meant to say the LS motors...also can the ignition coils off a 98 camaro LS1 (with perimeter valve cover bolts) fit on the new style valve covers with center bolts..
need matching brackets.
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Re: cylinder head q

There are no difference in the flow numbers between the perimeter bolt and center bolt covers (according to my source that knows these motors inside and out) except the way the coils mount (bracket vs direct to the cover)
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