Since I'm doing head gasket I'll go with 1.6 RR, but have valve cover ?
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Since I'm doing head gasket I'll go with 1.6 RR, but have valve cover ?
Going with GM products and a Fel Pro head gasket set.
Part # 12497978 valve cover is nice polished aluminum 1/4" taller than stock with a bowtie and chevrolet on it. Listed for use in 86 or up gen 1 and 2 engines with center hold down design.
Anyone use this; if so, is fitment OK or is modification for alternator and oil baffles for 1.6 rr required?
TIA
Part # 12497978 valve cover is nice polished aluminum 1/4" taller than stock with a bowtie and chevrolet on it. Listed for use in 86 or up gen 1 and 2 engines with center hold down design.
Anyone use this; if so, is fitment OK or is modification for alternator and oil baffles for 1.6 rr required?
TIA
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u will more than likely have to tap the end of the pass side headers a little (just dent it in) to get it to clear the altenator bracket. u wont be able to see where u hit it, so did it as much as u need to make it fit
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Originally posted by 96LT14u2Nv
u will more than likely have to tap the end of the pass side headers a little (just dent it in) to get it to clear the altenator bracket. u wont be able to see where u hit it, so did it as much as u need to make it fit
u will more than likely have to tap the end of the pass side headers a little (just dent it in) to get it to clear the altenator bracket. u wont be able to see where u hit it, so did it as much as u need to make it fit
Is anyone using this part number; or, better yet, is there a set of nicer GM or GMPP valve cover that will fit where there are no clearance issues inside or out. It appears the taller valve covers with baffles/oil drippers (12363970 12341671 and 12371208) for pre 1986 would work with no modification using an adapter for flange mount to center bolt (24502540).
I have searched this site and the net and really can't tell what will work with my set up as far as part numbers go.
I know I need taller for the newer 1.6 RR. I know I might have to modify baffles. I know I might have to modify alternator bracket. I just don't know on what valve cover part number
Am I better off just modifying the stockers and just calling it a day forgetting about what would basically be an appearance mod or is there a taller set of valve covers out there which will enhance performance, ie. internal oiling and not need modification?
once again, TIA
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OK it's 4th and long so, I'm gonna punt.
GMPP composite LT1/LT4 #12552321(L) and #12552322(R) with studs #10108674 and bolts #10108675 seems to be the easy way out.
Please block the punt if I am incorrect here.
GMPP composite LT1/LT4 #12552321(L) and #12552322(R) with studs #10108674 and bolts #10108675 seems to be the easy way out.
Please block the punt if I am incorrect here.
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