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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Vortec Center Bolt Valve Covers

Hi! Does anyone know if the Center Bolt Valve Cover (part # 12555270) for a Vortec will fit our third gen V8s? It sure looks the same. Thanx!
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Re: Vortec Center Bolt Valve Covers

Centerbolt heads can fit centerbolt valve covers. Regardless of what name was emblazoned across it.
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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Re: Vortec Center Bolt Valve Covers

I guess I was asking since the GM part number was different than mine. Made me question it. Of couse the different part number might be due to the fact that it is Black where as mine is silver. Thank you!

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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Re: Vortec Center Bolt Valve Covers

Yeah GM does some weird stuff here and there. But fortunately valve covers are pretty standardized.
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