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Old May 2, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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LT1 Valve Covers

Will these valve covers work for a stock LT1?

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Old May 2, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Alternator might hit the front of the passenger one, but not by much
Old May 2, 2012 | 05:19 PM
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Re: LT1 Valve Covers

Any suggestions for making it fit if its tight?
Old May 2, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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somewhere on this interweb is a guide on how to do it, you basically have to trim a part of the altenator housing with a dremel or such
Old May 3, 2012 | 02:37 AM
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Re: LT1 Valve Covers

Originally Posted by Camarokid95
Any suggestions for making it fit if its tight?
It's a std short cover, it should just bolt on.
Old May 3, 2012 | 05:08 AM
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Re: LT1 Valve Covers

But it appears it's missing the notch in the front of the passenger side that the stock LT1 cover requires to clear the bottom/back of the alternator.
Old May 3, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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Re: LT1 Valve Covers

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But it appears it's missing the notch in the front of the passenger side that the stock LT1 cover requires to clear the bottom/back of the alternator.
I don't remember the stock covers having a notch, I run the "tall" 141-131 Proform covers and they're not notched. Massaged the alt a bit. Others have used the same covers also.
Old May 3, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Re: LT1 Valve Covers

There's a notch on my 94, and a "search" will turn up numerous posts on other LT1 sites discussing the issue with the "notch". Take a look at what Canton did to allow their aluminum valve covers to fit with the stock alternator.
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Yep, they have a notch for the alternator to clear. The Proform covers will fit but you may need to disassemble and clearance the back of the alternator just a little bit.

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