What do you think of these valve covers?
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What do you think of these valve covers?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m29
I checked his feedback and everyone said there were no issues with the product, reason I am looking at them is they might give my Indy a bit more of an industrial look rather than a more refined look.
I don't know though, you tell me.
I checked his feedback and everyone said there were no issues with the product, reason I am looking at them is they might give my Indy a bit more of an industrial look rather than a more refined look.
I don't know though, you tell me.
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RE: What do you think of these valve covers?
I have a set. I have not installed them, yet.
Mine are not drilled for breathers. I caneasily drillthe breather holes wherever I want. Mine are from a different seller, but look pretty much the same.
With these fabricated valve covers, you may have some fitment problems. I have not installed mine yet because they are not going to clear the A/C compressor. Take a look at your engine, and accessories. These covers are "larger". They do not have a flange. Look at your stock covers, and imagine the new ones coming straight up from the outside of the flange. Does that make sense? The alternator side is going to be tight, too. I'm going to have to at least mod the wire connections.
I plan to modify the A/C compressor. I'll need to cut/grind enough off one side to eliminate one of the bolt holes/bolt. I'll need to be careful, and there's a possibility that I'll ruin it. I believe it will work out fine, though.
Anyway, not a simple bolt on, really. Do you have A/C? They could be a simple bolt on if not for the engine accessories.
I have a '96 with a 5.9. If i have not explained clearly, I'll be happy to try to clarify that.
They are very nice, and I'm going to love the look. Also, they will clear oversized rocker arms. That's pretty much what these were invented for. This type of cover is typically used on race cars that need the extra room for bigger rockers.
Mine are not drilled for breathers. I caneasily drillthe breather holes wherever I want. Mine are from a different seller, but look pretty much the same.
With these fabricated valve covers, you may have some fitment problems. I have not installed mine yet because they are not going to clear the A/C compressor. Take a look at your engine, and accessories. These covers are "larger". They do not have a flange. Look at your stock covers, and imagine the new ones coming straight up from the outside of the flange. Does that make sense? The alternator side is going to be tight, too. I'm going to have to at least mod the wire connections.
I plan to modify the A/C compressor. I'll need to cut/grind enough off one side to eliminate one of the bolt holes/bolt. I'll need to be careful, and there's a possibility that I'll ruin it. I believe it will work out fine, though.
Anyway, not a simple bolt on, really. Do you have A/C? They could be a simple bolt on if not for the engine accessories.
I have a '96 with a 5.9. If i have not explained clearly, I'll be happy to try to clarify that.
They are very nice, and I'm going to love the look. Also, they will clear oversized rocker arms. That's pretty much what these were invented for. This type of cover is typically used on race cars that need the extra room for bigger rockers.