im looking to buy some valve covers for my 383 lt1 the custom ones im useing now leak like crazy im trying to find some that look good and use the center bolts...any ideas where to get some
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im looking to buy some valve covers for my 383 lt1 the custom ones im useing now leak like crazy im trying to find some that look good and use the center bolts...any ideas where to get some
If you have a low-mount alternator then you can run any sbc valve cover that has centerbolts. I run these and they look pretty good:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-141-130/
I see you have a Formula though so maybe you'd want ones without a chevrolet logo, lol. How about these:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G3314/
I like the Corvette composite ones... but thats just me.
i saw the ones on summit but im running the alt in the factory spot
and i was hopeing they had one like the first one but for pontiac
I've always like the fabricated aluminum valve covers.
If you have the alternator up top.....
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-65-206/
Or if you have it mounted down low....
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-65-205/
i just picked these up, can't wait to get them on
http://cgi.ebay.ca/SBC-Center-Bolt-V...item2c5a43f90e
im running these , but my alt is down low and my engine bay is filthy also i havent painted my tb yet either lol
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...g?t=1296702502
I have chrome ones on my motor, installed by the original conartist builder of my motor. dont know where they came from, but I think they look great!
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k110/popo08/9-2.jpg
SAME I'm going to get some of those when I rebuild my engine this fall :D I think they look nice and clean.Quote:
Originally Posted by tarheelsoldier
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Originally Posted by CamaroGirl
I have the same ones! I used the Duplicolor Shawdow paint on them. The fit great and didn't leak but the bolts suck, the allen heads are soft and will strip out. Also the stock PCV grommet is loose in the hole, I RTV mine in. here is a pic of them in the car:
Before SHadow Paint:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...s/758daf98.jpg
After:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...s/IMAG0122.jpg
I run the same ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by CamaroGirl
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...m/P6260045.jpg
I ran into the same issues. Make sure you use the proper allen wrench, or they will get rounded out. As for the PCV grommet, I picked up a new one from Advance Auto in the help section. It was a few bucks and I got the angled one.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaysz2893
I love the canton fabricated valve covers but im having a hard time spending $200 on valve covers.
my inbox is now empty killerz28
i'll keep that in mind, thanks :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jaysz2893
I've heard a lot of complaints about cantons leaking...
I got my alternator relocation bracket coming and once thats on I'm putting these Edelbrock ones I custom painted on. I can't wait.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=63922
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Originally Posted by MeenZ28
Wow, I like those... is it just me, or does anyone else think they look like 1950's retro, or something????
What is shadow paint? Those look really good more pics? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jaysz2893
Here is what I plan on doing soon, feel free to run with this idea...
Take a decal like this (not the decal I plan to use, but you get the point)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...Q5fAccessories
And marry it to a valve cover like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SB-Ch...Q5fAccessories
Here is a link to the shadow paint:Quote:
Originally Posted by KLaBZ28
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/shadow/
hmmm more pics...
Before I went back to the OTVC wires, the side mount ones sucked..
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...s/IMG_4481.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...s/IMG_4480.jpg
You have the same oil cap I do :P
I really like the FRCs.....^^^^
hmm. I cant see the black chrome look. It looks just black painted. But must look real good in person.
Canton's suck. They leak like a Mo Fo.
CARBON FIBER!!!
(Yes, they're real carbon fiber)
Attachment 6489Attachment 6490
My Canton's don't leak....
^ Got a lucky set.
Where'd you get those?Quote:
Originally Posted by QC97Z
www.scootersperformance.com
They aren't cheap, but they're badass.
That's a bike shop....Quote:
Originally Posted by QC97Z
http://www.scootersperformance.com/carbonvc.htmQuote:
Originally Posted by Phstratton
I realize...but they sell the valve covers. They're made by a small company called Carbon Components in Carlsbad, CA.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phstratton
I'm pretty sure Scooter's is the only distributor for their products.
Nice setup doodQuote:
Originally Posted by QC97Z
i think the carbon fiber ones may be my next purchase just need to find a place to relocate my coil packs to..... and how on earth do the fuel rail covers go on(i kno noob quiestion) i have a slick set i had custom made. and is anyone elses tranny dipstick in the way of thier frc
Dont know if this was asked but are there any supports inside the carbon covers?
The reason many people want VCs is so they have extra clearance for Roller rockers and such.
No. These are a completely empty shell inside, no supports whatsoever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Z28pr0jekt
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is it hard to get the gaskets to stay put?Quote:
Originally Posted by QC97Z
+3 on the ebay aluminum VC's
the grommet is way too loose and makes oil leak out there
and yes those bolts are terrible, what bolts are you guys running?
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Nope. Use the Fel-Pro blue matte-finish gaskets, soak them in hot water, stretch them out some, and glue them into the valve covers using "Right Stuff". NO issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by captainofiron
I bought some nice polished rounded head 1/4"-20 bolts with a hex drive. Had to cut them to the right length, but they worked awesome and looked great.Quote:
Originally Posted by captainofiron
interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by QC97Z
but how did the bolts fit into the countersunk bolt hole in the cover?