anyone try these valve covers?

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Jul 31, 2009 | 03:27 PM

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anyone try these valve covers?

I was roaming around on the fleabay and I need a set of center bolt valve covers for my new heads. I always liked the raw finish of fabricated aluminum valve covers. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on valve covers. Anyone have any input on these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...=p4506.c0.m245

Jul 31, 2009 | 03:47 PM

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They look sexy

Jul 31, 2009 | 08:45 PM

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Thats what I thought. I was just hoping to get a little feedback on them. I would rather not make the purchase and regret it. Do they even look like they would work for 243's?

Jul 31, 2009 | 09:30 PM

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They would work fine for 243's. At that price, if you don't buy them I will.

Jul 31, 2009 | 10:18 PM

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If i was still working i would be ordering a set right now!

Jul 31, 2009 | 10:31 PM

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Looks great plus it says there's 4 available. Too bad the coil pack mounting points are still there...would be a shame to cover them up with the coils but if you relocate your coils you still have those stupid mounting pedestals there.

Aug 1, 2009 | 07:34 AM

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i don't see any provisions for a PCV system

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Aug 1, 2009 | 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by transaman98

but wouldn't a catch can do what I need? I am just trying to stay away from the typical stock centerbolt covers and don't want to give an arm and a leg for katech covers or something.

sure as long as you have a feed port in each valve cover to hook it up to

Aug 1, 2009 | 04:27 PM

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jezus I can't believe I asked that. That was about stupid. So what would a guy do if he was to use these since there aren't any provisions on the valve covers? Just go without? I am sure that wouldn't be the best though.

Aug 1, 2009 | 06:20 PM

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you would have to get two drivers sides and run breathers or have a nipple welded into each one so you could run a catch can setup

Aug 1, 2009 | 09:50 PM

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Depending on how thick the material is you could just drill and tap a whole and get a threaded fitting to put on the back of it. But, having one welded in would probably look better. Either way it's a simple matter to add fitting to each cover.

Aug 2, 2009 | 04:55 PM

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You could run a PCV system with those covers.

-LS6 Valley Cover
-Put a nipple onto the oil cap & run it to the TB

Aug 2, 2009 | 07:43 PM

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I'll let you know. I've got a set on the way. You can easily install AN bulkhead fitting for PCV, EVAC, catch cans, etc...

Aug 2, 2009 | 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crashinaz

I'll let you know. I've got a set on the way. You can easily install AN bulkhead fitting for PCV, EVAC, catch cans, etc...

Keep us updated! Im gonna get a set if it works out. Please post pics.

Aug 3, 2009 | 04:03 AM

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Keep us updated! Im gonna get a set if it works out. Please post pics.

+1 I've been watching these for about 2 weeks lol.

Edit: Actually these were the ones I was watching. They look to be the same, besides being polished.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SB-CH...=p4506.c0.m245