Aftermarket valve covers
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From: akron oh
Aftermarket valve covers I want to move my coils pack out of the way and get some nice valve covers does anyone have any good pics of there setup for ideas and what parts were involved
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I like the Proform setup I just installed. Reasonable price as well. Everything I needed for under $450.
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I thought about going with the proforms, but I have no idea where I would put my trans dipstick tube. It barely fits to the side of the FAST 102, so there wouldn't be enough clearance with the proforms and coil relocation brackets.
I really wish there were other valve cover options out there....
I really wish there were other valve cover options out there....
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Preform is no more difficult to install than a factory set of valve covers.
https://www.proformparts.com/common/...lve_Covers.pdf
https://www.proformparts.com/common/...lve_Covers.pdf
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If you don't want to run the coils on top of the covers and would like to do a true coil relocation instead, we can help you out. We make brackets that hold 4 coils side by side that you can mount anywhere in the car. That way you can keep those nice valve covers exposed and the coils hidden!
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From: akron oh
If you don't want to run the coils on top of the covers and would like to do a true coil relocation instead, we can help you out. We make brackets that hold 4 coils side by side that you can mount anywhere in the car. That way you can keep those nice valve covers exposed and the coils hidden!
I'm in the process of installing a set of proform on my ls1.
Very disappointed in the coil relocation mounts and mounting hardware. Had to cut the coil relocation bracket and remove a 1.5" section to allow for stock fuel line connections to clear.
The mounting hardware is garbage and should be discarded properly. I went and purchased a nice set of SS Hex head 6mm bolts to mount the coil brackets to the relocation mount.
Also used a set of Teflon lined lock nuts on the brackets to the mounts. It feels much firmer now and in place.
The relocation mount tapped holes in the top section of the valve covers were not cleaned out properly. I ran a bottom tap in each hole several times to clean them out.
For $335.00 the quality is SUB-PAR. and you will need a 13" plug wire MSD part number 39849 at $115.00
I ordered a set of 11" Taylors that were too short, so don't make that mistake.
Here are a couple of pictures almost completed. It has taken me a little longer than expected due to the addition of the braided coolant crossover kit which I'm less that pleased with as well......lol
Photos attached
Very disappointed in the coil relocation mounts and mounting hardware. Had to cut the coil relocation bracket and remove a 1.5" section to allow for stock fuel line connections to clear.
The mounting hardware is garbage and should be discarded properly. I went and purchased a nice set of SS Hex head 6mm bolts to mount the coil brackets to the relocation mount.
Also used a set of Teflon lined lock nuts on the brackets to the mounts. It feels much firmer now and in place.
The relocation mount tapped holes in the top section of the valve covers were not cleaned out properly. I ran a bottom tap in each hole several times to clean them out.
For $335.00 the quality is SUB-PAR. and you will need a 13" plug wire MSD part number 39849 at $115.00
I ordered a set of 11" Taylors that were too short, so don't make that mistake.
Here are a couple of pictures almost completed. It has taken me a little longer than expected due to the addition of the braided coolant crossover kit which I'm less that pleased with as well......lol
Photos attached
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Originally Posted by brobinson216
I'm in the process of installing a set of proform on my ls1.
Very disappointed in the coil relocation mounts and mounting hardware. Had to cut the coil relocation bracket and remove a 1.5" section to allow for stock fuel line connections to clear.
The mounting hardware is garbage and should be discarded properly. I went and purchased a nice set of SS Hex head 6mm bolts to mount the coil brackets to the relocation mount.
Also used a set of Teflon lined lock nuts on the brackets to the mounts. It feels much firmer now and in place.
The relocation mount tapped holes in the top section of the valve covers were not cleaned out properly. I ran a bottom tap in each hole several times to clean them out.
For $335.00 the quality is SUB-PAR. and you will need a 13" plug wire MSD part number 39849 at $115.00
I ordered a set of 11" Taylors that were too short, so don't make that mistake.
Here are a couple of pictures almost completed. It has taken me a little longer than expected due to the addition of the braided coolant crossover kit which I'm less that pleased with as well......lol
Photos attached
Very disappointed in the coil relocation mounts and mounting hardware. Had to cut the coil relocation bracket and remove a 1.5" section to allow for stock fuel line connections to clear.
The mounting hardware is garbage and should be discarded properly. I went and purchased a nice set of SS Hex head 6mm bolts to mount the coil brackets to the relocation mount.
Also used a set of Teflon lined lock nuts on the brackets to the mounts. It feels much firmer now and in place.
The relocation mount tapped holes in the top section of the valve covers were not cleaned out properly. I ran a bottom tap in each hole several times to clean them out.
For $335.00 the quality is SUB-PAR. and you will need a 13" plug wire MSD part number 39849 at $115.00
I ordered a set of 11" Taylors that were too short, so don't make that mistake.
Here are a couple of pictures almost completed. It has taken me a little longer than expected due to the addition of the braided coolant crossover kit which I'm less that pleased with as well......lol
Photos attached
There are a couple different style kits but our most popular one comes with everything you need. It comes with the relocation brackets, different coil harnesses made for the relocation bracket, and a set of MSD universal wires. Price is $330 for the entire kit.
