Benefits and disadvantages of..(welding valve cover spacers)
11-21-2005, 07:55 PM
#1
Benefits and disadvantages of..(welding valve cover spacers) I am debating about welding a set of valve cover spacers onto my new cylinder heads. I have put some thought to it and it really makes sense. Since the spacers and the heads are 6061 aluminum it would be easy as pie to tig weld the spacers onto the tops of the rails. Any disadvantages?
11-21-2005, 08:03 PM
#2
A) I personally wouldn't want to weld on my brand new $$$ heads for several reasons. Also may be a warranty issue if they (the heads) should have problems.
B) May affect yor ability to remove the heads if you are running head studs.
C) I've seen them welded to the valve covers, personally I'd do that first.
Shawn
B) May affect yor ability to remove the heads if you are running head studs.
C) I've seen them welded to the valve covers, personally I'd do that first.
Shawn
11-21-2005, 08:13 PM
#3
Originally Posted by SPANKY LS1
C) I've seen them welded to the valve covers, personally I'd do that first.
Shawn
11-22-2005, 02:18 PM
#6
6600 rpm clutch dump of death Administrator
Spacers are meant for the valve covers. Weld it to them, not the heads. Thats what we did....Much easier to replace valve ocover if you have an issue than the whole head...
