Opinion's on Katech's C5R Valvecovers
12-17-2003, 05:25 PM
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Opinion's on Katech's C5R Valvecovers I'd like to put a nice set of taller valve covers on my car and add some "bling" at the same time. I keep thinkin that these Corvette C5R embossed valvecovers would look good but the fact that they say Corvette C5R on them is bugging me. It's not a Corvette, nor does it sport the C5R block.
What are your opinions?
What are your opinions?
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12-17-2003, 07:02 PM
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You could always get a good machine shop to mill the embossing off. It's not really all that major of a task. Then you could have your own designs milled in to em'. Or, you cold leave them plain, and just have them lightly beaded for the serious no-nonsense look. You could even have the fasteners for the covers anodized in any color you want.
12-17-2003, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sawedoff
You could always get a good machine shop to mill the embossing off. It's not really all that major of a task. Then you could have your own designs milled in to em'. Or, you cold leave them plain, and just have them lightly beaded for the serious no-nonsense look. You could even have the fasteners for the covers anodized in any color you want.
I'd like to have 427 LS1 or something of that nature engraved in it.
12-17-2003, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
I was thinking of that but I didn't know what it'd cost. I wouldn't think too much. Anyone got any ideas?
I'd like to have 427 LS1 or something of that nature engraved in it.
I'd like to have 427 LS1 or something of that nature engraved in it.
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12-18-2003, 12:52 PM
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nice pic Levi, i wonder who shot those?
i used to be able to get those from GM for 430 shipped, but they're temporarily out of stock on them. anyone else interested? i'll come back to this thread when i know that they have stock again.
i used to be able to get those from GM for 430 shipped, but they're temporarily out of stock on them. anyone else interested? i'll come back to this thread when i know that they have stock again.
12-18-2003, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Vents
nice pic Levi, i wonder who shot those?
i used to be able to get those from GM for 430 shipped, but they're temporarily out of stock on them. anyone else interested? i'll come back to this thread when i know that they have stock again.
i used to be able to get those from GM for 430 shipped, but they're temporarily out of stock on them. anyone else interested? i'll come back to this thread when i know that they have stock again.
BTW, are these machined for the o-ring gaskets to accompany the LS1?
12-19-2003, 10:52 AM
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nope, not machined for any kind of gasket. thats really my only concern w/ running these. you might get ahold of Jay johnson. he bought that set in the pictures, and has been using them on his 402 motor.
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12-19-2003, 10:59 AM
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Email Paul at Thunder Racing. He has the newer Katech cast valvecovers that look kick ***. They even come with an optional coil-pack relocation bracket that moves the coils up above the valvecovers. I'd get a set of those and have them polished/chromed. Paul has a set on his new engine, maybe he can post some pics.
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12-19-2003, 11:01 AM
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Tony, is it a vette? weiand/ling intake? thats my wallpaper currently. VERY 
looking setup. i think i'll be doing this ala~ aluminum sign soon. absolutely pimptastic.
looking setup. i think i'll be doing this ala~ aluminum sign soon. absolutely pimptastic.
12-19-2003, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Email Paul at Thunder Racing. He has the newer Katech cast valvecovers that look kick ***. They even come with an optional coil-pack relocation bracket that moves the coils up above the valvecovers. I'd get a set of those and have them polished/chromed. Paul has a set on his new engine, maybe he can post some pics.
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Those are the ones I bought for my Grand Sport. Still waiting for their arrival though so no opinions yet.
12-19-2003, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Vents
Tony, is it a vette? weiand/ling intake? thats my wallpaper currently. VERY looking setup. i think i'll be doing this ala~ aluminum sign soon. absolutely pimptastic.
looking setup. i think i'll be doing this ala~ aluminum sign soon. absolutely pimptastic.btw- Did you get my email Vince?
edit-nevermind, I got the reply. Too much spam in my inbox
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