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Old 12-12-2002, 04:19 PM
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I have a set of 98 heads that i am going to be using for heads. I have no valve covers for them tho. I will be relocating the coils. I am going to be running T&D rockers. Can i clearance the valve covers enough, or am i going to have to run spacers. Also, could i possibly trade my heads in somewhere for 99+'s? TIA
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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

I don't think anyone makes aftermarket valve covers for 97-98 heads so you would have to buy some stock valve covers, which is not too difficult.
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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

yeah they are cheap, but i need the space for the T&D's. Anyone know how much spacers run?
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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

I know they make a spacer for the 99 and up head because I just got a set, will that same set fit up to the 98 head as well? Do they even make spacers for the 98 stock valve cover??? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

Gordon had a set of valve cover spacers for a '98 for sale in the FS section a while back, and were still for sale as of a week or two ago. Might do a search. Came off his solid roller setup...

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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

I've got a set of regualr '98 covers and a modified set of '98 covers seen below. Let me know if interested.

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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

I was reading your thread earlier in the FS, still need to find a spacer or something. Gonna send ya a PM too.
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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

Well $200-250 for spacers and another 50 or so for brackets and covers.. why not just get fabbed covers?
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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

Don't believe there is anything for the 1997-98 heads out there to get. I'll send you whatever you want for cheap. You don't need brackets for the coil packs on the 98 covers. As far as relocating the coils, you can do it like I did for under $10 (with exception of plug wires).

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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

Do the C5R covers fit...I know they're a bit pricey, but they look really sweet. Plus Katech will engrave them with whatever you want (if you don't like the "Corvette" engraving that comes standard).
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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

But they don't fit 1997-1998 perimeter bolt heads!
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But they don't fit 1997-1998 perimeter bolt heads!

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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

i believe they are 99 up only
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Default Re: what to do for valve covers?

Contact Jay Fisher Pontiac in Elmer NJ. They make 2 types of valve covers, standard height and Tall ones. He can have them iodized in almost any color you want. I have seen them and they look great.
Call Jay or Abe 856-358-6211
Tell them Matt from Glassboro sent you.




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