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Old 03-09-2011, 10:46 PM
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I've got a bone stock 96 lt1 and i was wondering what are some good looking valve covers for the lt1? Please post pics and i already checked search.
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These are going to be my choice of course I have to run an adapter because of the centerbolt heads

http://www.karlperformanceparts.com/...?idproduct=244
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Fabricated covers I'll be ordering a set by the end of next month
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Ive always liked the looks of black composite ones that came on the lt1/lt4 corvettes.

http://image09.webshots.com/9/0/52/9...8dkxJqj_fs.jpg

not sure how clearance is with them or anything though. Wonder if you can run 1.6 rockers with em and not modify them.
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I like the Canton valve covers
http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&r...w=1259&bih=818
Lots of room for tall rockers or shafties.
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I am running a set of polished aluminum vc that I got off of ebay. They so far have worked great for me.
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Originally Posted by trilkb
Ive always liked the looks of black composite ones that came on the lt1/lt4 corvettes.

http://image09.webshots.com/9/0/52/9...8dkxJqj_fs.jpg

not sure how clearance is with them or anything though. Wonder if you can run 1.6 rockers with em and not modify them.
Those are what's on my motor, and I'm using Comp Cams Ultra Pro Magnum 1.6 rockers.


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The Moroso's are inexpensive and look great.
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Dont forget you will have to notch for the alternator unless it is relocated.I had my stock ones chromed,they look good,fit and seal good and only cost 70 bucks for the chrome.I like the composites too.
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i used the stock ones last year.. re painted them gloss black to match my engine bay, and added a breather and a machined fill nozzle, looked pretty good imo.. my fuel rail covers help too..
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OEM LT4 cover are my favorites :

































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How much did the set of those covers and corvette piece run you?

[QUOTE=mpcv2000;14618537]OEM LT4 cover are my favorites :
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eBay...Prices may vary from $100 to $250.00 a pair.
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I personally like fabricated brush aluminum covers, but the LT4 covers are nice-looking as well.
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Originally Posted by mpcv2000

That Is Purdy. Very clean shop/garage also!
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That Is Purdy. Very clean shop/garage also!

Thanks man.
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heres mine, everthing came from ebay. i really like them because they really complement the intake fins and overall its just a nice forward flow.







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Originally Posted by trilkb
Ive always liked the looks of black composite ones that came on the lt1/lt4 corvettes.

http://image09.webshots.com/9/0/52/9...8dkxJqj_fs.jpg

not sure how clearance is with them or anything though. Wonder if you can run 1.6 rockers with em and not modify them.
Me to but they are getting hard to find
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Im running the Cantons as well. I love them and absolutley no leak issues with them at all.
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