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Are taller valve covers needed?

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Old 03-02-2008 | 11:38 AM
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i have crane gold series 1.6rr,hotcam,Lingenfelter dual valve springs. I sold my s-trim and am either going with a T-trim or procharger. i have a set of valve covers like the ones they sell on ebay that are polished up and are all smooth. pretty sure they are the same height as stock covers. will i have a clearence issue? before just had stock cam,1.6rr and single springs.
Old 03-02-2008 | 12:15 PM
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Mind posting wich valve covers you have?
Old 03-02-2008 | 12:57 PM
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Digi camera is down right now. they are the ones you can find on ebay that are smooth and polished except mine have LT1 craved in the middle of them and painted black.
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Would you say they are modified stock, or a completely different casting?
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last time i saw a stock LT1 valve cover was back in 1997 so i have no clue. if you got a second go on ebay and look up LT1 valve covers and you will see like 30 listing for polished LT1 valve covers. thats the samething i have.
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Shouldn't have clearance problems with the Crane Golds. The Pro magnums usually need the clearancing.
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even though i will have a higher lift then stock?
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Yes should still fit.
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Cool thanks for the help!



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