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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 08:21 PM
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Valve Covers. Which ones should i get?

I was wondering what people were using out there for there valve covers if yours are not stock onces? Im looking for chrome ones......they have to be centerbolt......and they have to be the stock height. Thanks
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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I run the Moroso centerbolt covers. They are polished aluminum, but they are kinda expensive. I think Summit makes a pair of cheaper chromers.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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i've got the cheapo summit chrome ones, $50. crappy pic but you get the idea
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 11:20 PM
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I went with the moroso ones as well. they are worth it IMHO
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 07:30 AM
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i made mine out of two pairs of factory steel one. not bad looking unless you look close and there are no tall center bolts for my little engine.
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 08:28 AM
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Re: Valve Covers. Which ones should i get?

Originally posted by TorchRay
I was wondering what people were using out there for there valve covers if yours are not stock onces? Im looking for chrome ones......they have to be centerbolt......and they have to be the stock height. Thanks
If you want chrome centerbolts, your options are basically limited to the style that Ukraine posted. If you want aluminum, you get a few more options.

Personally, I've always been a fan of the Corvette L98 centerbolt valve covers.
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 09:27 AM
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Re: Re: Valve Covers. Which ones should i get?

Originally posted by Jim85IROC
Personally, I've always been a fan of the Corvette L98 centerbolt valve covers.
yeah, i like those too, i wish my engine came with them, it being from a corvette and all, but the guy i bought it from was reusing them on his new engine i think. they're not cheap, even used because they're magnesium
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 11:09 AM
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Does anyone have a pic of the vette vc's?
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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Here's a pic of the vette valve covers:

http://www.impalassforum.com/tech/en...lveCovers.html

I like them too.
I'm using the Moroso covers myself, but I considered the vette valve covers as well.
Pretty expensive new, but you might be able to find some used ones.
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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Those do look nice, but I am partial to the LT1 style Valve Covers. I think thats it. Its chrome w/ a red bowtie in the middle of it. I think they come on Ram Jet crate engines. I can't find a good pic of them anywhere.
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 07:36 AM
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Thanks guys.....will the vette ones fit on mine?? I believe the 305 and the 350 are the same size.....my brother has a L98 and i looked at his vette and they look very similar.....but i dont really want to go through everything with pulling mine off and having them not fit. Id rather go with ones that will fit rather then crame ones that donr really. Thanks
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 08:15 AM
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They are the same... I have the tall ones on my engine. Just required re-clocking the alternator so the charge lead was on top.
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