Are there any clearance issues with 1.6 Crane Golds and the stock centerbolt valve covers? im really not in the mood to be smackin the rocker against the cover...

 

Yes Crane golds 1.6 usually smack the stock valve covers.

I have some used tall polished covers for sale for $60 that will fit.

 

narrow self aligning type i had no problems

 

please send me a pic of them if u get a chance. Ive heard they wont smack, Im still runnin stock pushrods from the heads

 

I went with comp cams rockers and guide plates after a fit check of the self alinging type.

Did you remove the baffles?

 

no I havent. I thought about it but wasnt sure if it was necessary at that moment. U think thats a good idea?

 

I'm talking about the crane golds and no i did not remove the baffles.

 

I wasn't clear - I was also talking about the crane golds and they hit my stock valve covers. I had hardened push rods so I went with the guide plates and easy to find and rebuild Comp cams Magnum roller rockers.


My after market covers do not have metal baffles they use baffled rubber grommets that work fine.


JesasaurusRex - what heads are you using?

 

currently AFR 220s, when i had the crane golds 1.6 self aligning narrow body i was using vortecs with stock valve covers

 

Thats cool they worked for you.

How is your t-5 holding up to the 412?
I fried mine with a 305!