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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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I have a 98 Camaro z28 and have purchased some ported polished heads from a later z28, the new casting number is 853 I noticed that my coil packs mount directly on to the valve covers I beleive the 99-02 are a different setup I know I need the coil pack brackets, but I was just wondering what elese I needed. If any of you guys could help that would be great.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 03:56 AM
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welcome to the site. These guys are all great sure somebodys done the same thing.
I think your type is the coil packs are seperately attached to the valve cover, newer coil packs there is a bracket the the 4 coil packs attach to and then bracket bolts on to the valve cover. im not sure you prob need either just the bracket or maybe even newer valve covers also. I'm sure somebody will now where to get all that.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 04:05 AM
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There are two different types. Early version was perimeter mount valve covers which may be what you have. Later version center mount.
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Old Apr 15, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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You will need a set of center mount valve covers in order for them to work. Also the coil pack brackets. Obviously different head gaskets and new head bolts or studs.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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thanks guys!


Do any of you know the best place to get some of those brackets? Also is there anything else I will be needing?
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Do a search for "valvegod," or I believe it's smcperformance.com He'll hook it up! 99+ valvecovers and coilpack brackets, around $100. Don't quote me though.
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I have the valve covers I just need the brackets anyone have a part number or any place other than the dealership.

thanks guys
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ashade98
Do a search for "valvegod," or I believe it's smcperformance.com He'll hook it up! 99+ valvecovers and coilpack brackets, around $100. Don't quote me though.
Got my covers and new brackets from him also. If you get new coil brackets be aware that the holes will need to be tapped for whatever bolt size you use.

Brian
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any other places? I just need the brackets
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