I bought a set of Edelbrock Valve Covers off ebay the other day, i have a question. On my stock valve covers on the drivers side the are 2 holes, one for the filler cap, and the other for like some valve or something, do i need the valve thingie because i really want to drill a second hole in the new chrome covers?


Rob

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caint help ya on the holes, but i was thinking of getting some of those chromies, but how much of them will be seen?

 

I am told you can run without both. You might wantthe PVC valve drilled in, but I would tape around the hole to prevent the chrome from breaking up.

 

I was thinkng about running breathers on both sides to compinsate.

Rob

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that works.

 

Should i get breathers with heat shields on them???

Rob

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•87 Formula Hood
•Bosch Platinum +4
•Hi-Flo CatCo CAT
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•Chevy 2.8L Heddman Headers (Going on soon)


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how about Fiero valve covers??? if you can get them in good shape they look REALLY cool

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Fiero valve covers are the best solution.
Will look like a Ferrari engine, then!
I gotta hit the yards soon!
I miss those Fieros. I drove one for 3,000 miles in 10 dayss. Best ride of my life. Was just like a small Corvette and (4 cylinder) economical too!

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Karl
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I have these valve covers on my 2.8 now.This is what I did.
On the drivers side of factory covers you have an oil fill and the PCV valve.Passangers side you have a fresh air intake that circulates air through the engine.

With the Edlebrock cover they do not have a oil fill hole.You will need to get a set of grommets with oil baffels to fit your PCV valve and the fresh air intake.
The covers look great.I've been tickeled to death with them.When someone hears I've "built" a 2.8 they want to see it.You ought to see their face when they see a Chevrolet orange engine with an aluminum intake,chrome valve covers and a polished MPFI plenum.They will stand there for a moment looking and finaly say..."DAMN"...that bitch is fine looking!".As I write this I realize I don't have any pics of it.That will need to change!
Later

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[This message has been edited by Kevin S (edited August 12, 2001).]

 

Kevin
I have thought about doing that to mine , i bet its awesome looking man !!!!Of course ,mine prabably wont look as good as yours cus I cant paint my engine , Its already in the car lol .But I do want chrome valve covers , timing chain , ...This is might be a stupid question , but , did the chrome fiero valve cover come stock on those cars ? If not how hard you think they are to find and how much did you pay for yours ..Thanx , Wayne

 

I have no clue about the Fiero covers.I have a Fiero mag here somewhere I got for a friend. when I got the mag he sold the Pontiac.Figures

Anyway,I bought mine from CC Hotrod.Can't remember exactly but it was close to $40.You can goto Edlebrock.com and look for them.But their like $60 to $70.I have a Edlebrock catalog around here somewhere.I'll look for it and give you the part #.As well as anyone else who wants it!

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[This message has been edited by Kevin S (edited August 13, 2001).]

 

try this link

http://www.geocities.com/fierowarehouse/engine.html

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•Hi-Flo CatCo CAT
•Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler
•83 Trans Am 15x7 Turbo Fin Wheels
•B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A 225/60-15
•Chevy 2.8L Heddman Headers (Going on soon)


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I'm looking forward to those pics, Kevin!

Fiream, stop a leak before it starts... on the chrome covers, lightly scuff the valve cover's sealing surface with some fine sandpaper. That'll help the covers make a stronger seal to the gasket material.


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)

 

Tom,

thanks for the tip i'll be sure to remember that when i put the covers on.

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•K&N Filter Lid
•87 Formula Hood
•Bosch Platinum +4
•Hi-Flo CatCo CAT
•Flowmaster 80 Series Muffler
•83 Trans Am 15x7 Turbo Fin Wheels
•B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A 225/60-15
•Chevy 2.8L Heddman Headers (Going on soon)


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