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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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Hi,

Swapping cams and thinking about getting the two-piece front cover by Edelbrock. Saw some nice billet pieces for $400-$500 but Jeg's has the Edelbrock piece for $192. It seems that if I might be swapping cams again(likely) that this would be a real future time saver. I don't want to add any headaches though.

Any advice/shared experience here would be appreciated.

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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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It depends how difficult the cam swap in your vehicle is. On newer corvettes you have to pull the damn steering rack out.
Another thing you need to check is if you are running a double roller timing chain, i have heard some of the 2 piece covers won't work.
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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Stock LS2 for now and I have plenty of clearance. Guess I want confirmation that these don't leak or compromise the engine in any way.

Thanks!
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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I have the Edelbrock 2 piece and it's fine. Bolts right up no problems. Just take your time and it will go together just fine.
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