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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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Fiero vavle covers

I tried searching but for some reason it didnt work. Can anyone tell me the reason for putting fiero valve covers on a 3rd gen? Is it for cosmetics or what?
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Cosmetics, and to clear 1.6 rockers
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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they look nicer... cast alum Vs stamped steel.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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The finned aluminum valve cover detail look comes from the 50's & the Corvette & Chevy High Performance engines.
I love the look of factory upgraded finned aluminum valve covers on my Small Block Chevy's.
I await installing my Fiero set on my Firebird V-6 engine, also.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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Yeah they look nicer.
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