valve cover question
valve cover question im looking into some valve covers for my lt1. the ones im looking into do not have provisions for pcv. so my question is i know i can drill them, but do i need to have a baffle inside them?
where did u get yours from? and where did u mout the alternator? how do they fit?
do you get any oil splash coming out of the breathers?
im orderin a set of these covers tommorow.
did u use a 1-1/4" hole saw?
Last edited by ls1adamls1; Feb 11, 2010 at 06:43 AM.
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My alt is relocated down below I dont think they would work if you have the alt in the stock location. They would need to be notched for it. Just get a alt relocation kit and be done with it.
Also if you look at litch2004's thread you can see his alt down below to.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-together.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-together.html
thanks for the post up derek. I was about to have to look for that thread again to post it up for him, but this does show were it is located by modifying the factory accessory bracket. They fit very well now. I had to send the first set back because one cover was not square. I bought them from summit racing. They are the sbc highrise aluminum valve covers. I taped up the covers with painters (blue) tape; this tape comes off very well and leaves no residue, and drilled the hole with a step up bit. The grommets that i use have an internal stepped baffle. Pretty much what is it is two pieces of thick rubber inside of the grommet overlapping each other to resist oil from entering. Also these valve covers are over an inch taller than factory so less oil gets splashed up there i would imagine. I have no personal experience yet since the motor is still down. But all in all I am very happy with the overall look.
Last edited by litch2004; Feb 11, 2010 at 11:46 AM.
not a problem and i think you will be happy with them. Just check and make sure they are square. The material is very thin and if they do not watch it when they are tig welding it it is liable to warp a little. GL
has anyone seen this how to write up? i think when i get the valve covers ill try this befor i go get a relocattion kit.
http://www.lt1engine.com/tech/how-to...-valve-covers/
http://www.lt1engine.com/tech/how-to...-valve-covers/
