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5150 · 10-18-2005, 03:06 PM

My wife asked me to get a list of things that I wanted for Christmas and I was thinking about getting a set of new valve covers. Can I see some pics of some different valve covers.

cdowns · 10-18-2005, 03:08 PM

mine

Mudder · 10-18-2005, 03:25 PM

From GM performance u can get these but I would go with the aluminum/chrome. These are just aluminum and they are a pita for water spots.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-18-2005, 03:42 PM

Here are the ones that are going into our 67 Panel Project. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Longhorn Man · 10-18-2005, 04:28 PM

Here's mine...but I doubt they'll work for you.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-18-2005, 04:33 PM

Here are the ones that I am using

tomatocity · 10-18-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

mine

I love these vintage valve covers. Is it true you need the vented intake manifold to run these valve covers?

71Dragtruck · 10-18-2005, 07:33 PM

Mine, nothing special but they have lot's of clearance.

jay_shy · 10-18-2005, 07:47 PM

Heres mine. Nothing special.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-18-2005, 08:00 PM

Mine, if you can even see em

Purs · 10-18-2005, 08:49 PM

here's mine.

MrC1 · 10-18-2005, 08:57 PM

Here's mine...

hahah jk

70short/step · 10-18-2005, 09:11 PM

Here is what I am using. Old 2 piece B&M covers with matching scoop.

Tx Firefighter · 10-18-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tomatocity

I love these vintage valve covers. Is it true you need the vented intake manifold to run these valve covers?

Yes, you need to ventilate the engine somewhere else with those old style valve covers. Notice his intake manifold has a tube in front with a vented breather cap on it?

The early engines, which valve covers like that were originally intended to be used on, had a road draft tube on the rear of the block. The air rushing under the vehicle pulled a slight vacuum in the tube using a venturi effect. This sucked air through the vented oil filler tube and out the road draft tube under the car, effectively removing harmful vapors from inside the engine.

Later engines went to the PCV system, which introduced fresh air through one valve cover and vacuumed it out the other valve cover to remove the fumes.

You can get away with simply running a breather tube like he has in the picture above, but you must know up front, the engine will be sloppier and tend to weep oil around that filler tube, as there is no vacuum to pull it though the engine and out into the atmosphere.

kelsfine69 · 10-18-2005, 09:37 PM

Heres Mine. Holley Alum. Chromed. Low Maintenance

cdowns · 10-18-2005, 09:37 PM

my engines don't run sloppy!! what some people mistake for breathers is actually a pretty clever stelth pvc system that i'm setting up to look vintage with the modern benifits of the pvc system

Tx Firefighter · 10-18-2005, 09:50 PM

Cdowns, I'm not trying to say your engine will run sloppy.

On another board I frequent, lots of the guys are putting smoothie valve covers on newer engines without road draft tubes, without any regard for decent venting or PCV action at all, and then they complain that the engines seep oil residue from every possible area. Go figure huh?

I've been mocking up an old Offenhauser SBC manifold I have for an underneath-the-manifold PCV system, so I too can have a stealth, yet modern, ventilated engine like you're apparantly planning.

68C15 · 10-18-2005, 09:56 PM

Cdowns, I like yours. any info on your PCV system?
I would like a set like them for my Caddy mill. maybe a matching air cleaner

cableguy0 · 10-18-2005, 10:12 PM

heres mine they are at least 10 years old never been polished

Longhorn Man · 10-18-2005, 10:19 PM

As far as chrome covers go...these are about the only ones I ever liked.

weasel29gm · 10-18-2005, 10:32 PM

Andy take that pic and change the headers for rams horns, thats my motor. I perfer aluminum but these are new.

weasel29gm · 10-18-2005, 10:32 PM

Andy take that pic and change the headers for rams horns, thats my motor. I perfer aluminum but these are new.

GMC AMI · 10-19-2005, 06:51 AM

Here are mine.
Andy, that Caddy mill sure is Blue, how about a new set of Chrome covers?
I will give you a decent deal if interested since you did me a sweet deal on the e-brake cover.

**special-K** · 10-19-2005, 07:09 AM

No pictures,they`re stashed away.But,does anyone remember theGM Performance Parts chrome steel covers that had a bowtie and Chevrolet or Chevy Powered embossed on them?I have a pair of bare metal ones I plan to paint oeange with a blue bowtie and white letters for a custom,yet non-flashy look.I think they still make them.

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2005, 02:37 PM

Mike... part of me says woah yeah!!!! But a part of me says no....
What do you have..and how much?

10-18-2005, 03:06 PM	#1
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10-18-2005, 03:08 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? mine __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 05-12-2006 at 08:06 AM.

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10-18-2005, 03:42 PM	#4
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10-18-2005, 04:28 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Here's mine...but I doubt they'll work for you. Attached Images

10-18-2005, 04:33 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Here are the ones that I am using __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 10-18-2005 at 04:33 PM.

10-18-2005, 07:33 PM	#8
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Mine, nothing special but they have lot's of clearance. Attached Images __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

10-18-2005, 07:47 PM	#9
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Heres mine. Nothing special. Attached Images

10-18-2005, 08:00 PM	#10
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10-18-2005, 08:49 PM	#11
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10-18-2005, 08:57 PM	#12
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Here's mine... hahah jk Attached Images

10-18-2005, 09:11 PM	#13
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Here is what I am using. Old 2 piece B&M covers with matching scoop. __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

10-18-2005, 09:37 PM	#15
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Heres Mine. Holley Alum. Chromed. Low Maintenance __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home... Last edited by kelsfine69; 01-14-2006 at 05:05 PM.

10-18-2005, 09:37 PM	#16
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? my engines don't run sloppy!! what some people mistake for breathers is actually a pretty clever stelth pvc system that i'm setting up to look vintage with the modern benifits of the pvc system __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-18-2005, 09:50 PM	#17
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Cdowns, I'm not trying to say your engine will run sloppy. On another board I frequent, lots of the guys are putting smoothie valve covers on newer engines without road draft tubes, without any regard for decent venting or PCV action at all, and then they complain that the engines seep oil residue from every possible area. Go figure huh? I've been mocking up an old Offenhauser SBC manifold I have for an underneath-the-manifold PCV system, so I too can have a stealth, yet modern, ventilated engine like you're apparantly planning. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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10-18-2005, 09:56 PM	#18
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Cdowns, I like yours. any info on your PCV system? I would like a set like them for my Caddy mill. maybe a matching air cleaner __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-18-2005, 10:12 PM	#19
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10-18-2005, 10:19 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? As far as chrome covers go...these are about the only ones I ever liked. Attached Images

10-18-2005, 10:32 PM	#21
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10-19-2005, 06:51 AM	#23
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Here are mine. Andy, that Caddy mill sure is Blue, how about a new set of Chrome covers? I will give you a decent deal if interested since you did me a sweet deal on the e-brake cover. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

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10-19-2005, 02:37 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Can I see your Valve Covers? Mike... part of me says woah yeah!!!! But a part of me says no.... What do you have..and how much?

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