LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 07-14-2011, 12:28 PM
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Default valve covers for factory alternator?

preferably with breathers. lets see some pics
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Not sure If I have pics any more Justin, but I ran LT4 composites, two passenger side with Speed Inc breathers. They cleared my 1.6 Cranes with out a problem and fit with the stock alternator.
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yea but idk if im ready to spend 300+ for a set of used vavle covers. besides, they need to work with my otvc wires. i love the way they look tho. if i ever go efi live, ill run them then
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I have the ebay cheap-o's...They fit great, cleared my 1.6 rockers no problem (stock ones did not). Only word of caution is once you have them on a while and get some heat cycles through them they lose a lot of the shininess...the chrome is not very thick at all it WILL wear off; you get what you pay for. But they still look a hell of a lot better than stock and they do clear rockers with no issues; no leaks either.


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I have what appears to be the eBay covers. My alternator is hard against the valve cover but I don't know if it the stock alternator or some high output replacement. They have breathers on both.

If you want a picture let me know.

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I really like the looks of these finned aluminum covers but I don't think they will fit with the alternator in the factory position.

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/shop/prod...oducts_id=1821
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Pro-forms? may also be a good option, I think Summit orJegs sells them a few folks have used them.
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Originally Posted by BizZzatch350
Pro-forms? may also be a good option, I think Summit orJegs sells them a few folks have used them.
Proform 141-131 black or 141-130 polished. They have a large hole that could be fitted with breathers. They also will require a little alt clearance.




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