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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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any third genners that have a lsx swap using the corvette valve cover covers? Id like to get a set but dont want to buy them if they arent going to fit, here is a pic of my engine bay.



the set for sale say they are cut for an fbody, obviously a 4th gen, will that be better or worse for my situation?

Also since the pics were taken, the air system was removed.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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It would hit your throttle cable bracket, and it depends if it's the single feed line, or the Feed and Return line...
Here's a pic of my covers...



And a bit messier... but u get the idea.









I dont know how close it would be to your firewall though...
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They'll fit. Just spend some time. measure twice, cut once. Rotary tools make the jo much easier. Anything looks better than the wire mess the General left us with. IMO
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They'll fit. Just spend some time. measure twice, cut once. Rotary tools make the jo much easier. Anything looks better than the wire mess the General left us with. IMO
so should i buy a set that havent been cut at all? there is a set for sale in the fs section, but they have been cut to fit a 4th gen.

whats a new set cost? and where can i get them?
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there are lots of non-molested covers on CorvetteForum.com
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there are lots of non-molested covers on CorvetteForum.com
thanks ill have to join them.
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Originally Posted by firechicken76
thanks ill have to join them.
I would say get the one's already modified for the 4th gen F-body because thats what it appears you LS1 came from. The only difference in the second cut in the right (from the front bumper) cover. You will need to to it yourself if you buy vette spec ones. Sorry if that made no sense, i could probably explain it better should I need to.
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