For those seeking taller valve covers
#31
Originally posted by TCAL95Z
Great information!
Nice write up!
So you didn't have to clearance the inside of these valve covers at all?
Great information!
Nice write up!
So you didn't have to clearance the inside of these valve covers at all?
#32
Re: For those seeking taller valve covers
SVT,
Do you think there is a Max on how tall a valve cover you can use?
My new engine is a solid roller with shaft mount rockers and I need to use a valve cover conversion plate under the valve cover.
I was looking at your picture and I didn't see any extra room.
Could more be ground off the alternator?
Thanks
Tom
Do you think there is a Max on how tall a valve cover you can use?
My new engine is a solid roller with shaft mount rockers and I need to use a valve cover conversion plate under the valve cover.
I was looking at your picture and I didn't see any extra room.
Could more be ground off the alternator?
Thanks
Tom
#34
Re: For those seeking taller valve covers
I used this method to install the exact same Proform valve covers about a year ago and it works well.....engine looks so much better with those valve covers over the stockers and clearance issues will never haunt you again...
#35
Re: For those seeking taller valve covers
SVT,
Do you have any idea how much taller your valve covers are over stock?
I called T&D today about my shaft mount rockers and they say I can use a centerbolt valve cover.
I have been told I don't need that much more room for these to fit but I really have no idea.
Thanks
Do you have any idea how much taller your valve covers are over stock?
I called T&D today about my shaft mount rockers and they say I can use a centerbolt valve cover.
I have been told I don't need that much more room for these to fit but I really have no idea.
Thanks
#36
Re: For those seeking taller valve covers
I dunno man. But I am pretty sure some shafts would clear in there. Its not just that they are taller, but that there's damn near nothing blocking or obstructing the rocker area in there.
#37
Re: For those seeking taller valve covers
Originally Posted by TCAL95Z
SVT,
Do you have any idea how much taller your valve covers are over stock?
I called T&D today about my shaft mount rockers and they say I can use a centerbolt valve cover.
I have been told I don't need that much more room for these to fit but I really have no idea.
Thanks
Do you have any idea how much taller your valve covers are over stock?
I called T&D today about my shaft mount rockers and they say I can use a centerbolt valve cover.
I have been told I don't need that much more room for these to fit but I really have no idea.
Thanks
I know we've been through this a few times... wish I could help more but I never had to deal with the LT1 heads/shaft setup. I see from the other thread that you've got the shafts. So, why not mock the whole thing up, check the height and see what you've got. My guess, just having dealt with shafts for years... is that you won't need much more height, maybe 1/4". But you can check to make sure.
A cardboard model (same dimensions as the stock valve cover) with an open side for visualization would work. Or be creative.
-Mindgame
#39
Re: For those seeking taller valve covers
thanks guys,
I put them together and it looks like it won't take much more height.
It looks like the main thing is the tail of the rocker is very close to the edge of the head so I might have to do some clearancing.
I was kind of hoping someone would remember so I wouldn't have to count on my creative side, LOL
The cardboard is a great idea. I'm hoping I can keep my alternator in the stock location.
I put them together and it looks like it won't take much more height.
It looks like the main thing is the tail of the rocker is very close to the edge of the head so I might have to do some clearancing.
I was kind of hoping someone would remember so I wouldn't have to count on my creative side, LOL
The cardboard is a great idea. I'm hoping I can keep my alternator in the stock location.
#40
Re: For those seeking taller valve covers
After reading this write-up again (an awesome write-up at that ), I have one question.... has anyone used the valve covers on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33627
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33627
I am still debating on valve covers when I install all the stuff below. They look nice but I would like to talk to someone that has used them, anyone?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33627
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33627
I am still debating on valve covers when I install all the stuff below. They look nice but I would like to talk to someone that has used them, anyone?