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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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i need some valve covers, and was thinking about buying these


or can you guys recommend different ones

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you realize with those you cannot use the regular coil brackets right? i would go katech cast alum ones or the carbon fiber ones....look better than those flashy things. who needs billet really?
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you realize with those you cannot use the regular coil brackets right? i would go katech cast alum ones or the carbon fiber ones....look better than those flashy things. who needs billet really?
yea i know im going to relocate my coil packs. Thanks ill keep those in mind.
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anyone have any experience with these valve covers??
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Very similar, if not the same set I had a few years ago. Very heavy. Inside, there were no locating tab for them to sit into the heads like o.e. They would not stay in place. Finally found one had slid down far enough to have a chunck removed by the rocker arm. Immediately went into the trash.
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Very similar, if not the same set I had a few years ago. Very heavy. Inside, there were no locating tab for them to sit into the heads like o.e. They would not stay in place. Finally found one had slid down far enough to have a chunck removed by the rocker arm. Immediately went into the trash.
Thanks guess i wont be buying these
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i would just paint yours or powder coat them if you have the tools, saves money and looks nice also.
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If you're relocating the coils how about these: https://store.gmperformanceparts.com/store/SelectProd.do?prodId=7747&redir=true&manufacturer= GM&category=Valve%20Covers&name=chevrolet%20valve% 20cover%20w/breather%20&model=<!--25534398-->
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If you're relocating the coils how about these: https://store.gmperformanceparts.com/store/SelectProd.do?prodId=7747&redir=true&manufacturer= GM&category=Valve%20Covers&name=chevrolet%20valve% 20cover%20w/breather%20&model=<!--25534398-->
Thanks i think i will be getting those
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