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View Poll Results: Which Valve Covers?
PML Aluminum Chevy script 17 48.57%
PML Aluminum Chevy script finned 11 31.43%
Polished aluminum 5 14.29%
No Confidence 2 5.71%
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Old 12-09-2020, 01:47 PM   #26
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Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers

I agree. And they probably seal better.
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Old 01-16-2021, 04:17 PM   #27
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Just wanted to update the thread. I bought my valve covers today. I ended up getting the PML finned "Corvette" script valve covers. They were a set a shop had that the customer changed their mind after they were ordered. It was a deal I got lucky to find and just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I saved over $150 from the lowest price I had found previously. I am going to paint them green to match other bits in my engine bay. Will post pics after I install them.

I am super excited to get these...I have been looking at them for 3+ years for my truck.

I bought them from www.lyonsperformance.com out of East Haven CT. Matt (the owner) was super helpful and gave me the great deal.

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Old 01-17-2021, 02:58 PM   #28
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Re: Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers

Like the look of post 23...pricy but, do it once, do it big, don't look back..
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Old 01-21-2021, 07:34 PM   #29
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Got the PML valve covers delivered today...Going to paint them like post #23 in green...and have the "corvette" script in black I think. These are nice valve covers...very well made.
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Old 01-21-2021, 09:18 PM   #30
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Nice.
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Old 01-22-2021, 01:28 AM   #31
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I Found This Sick Valve cover for MyZZ4
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Old 01-22-2021, 10:22 AM   #32
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I Found This Sick Valve cover for MyZZ4
Looks great! That is how I am going to paint mine except in green. I may polish the fins and script.
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Old 01-22-2021, 08:30 PM   #33
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OK so had a rainy day all day today...chilly and rainy...so i played with one of the valve covers and sanded and polished the fins and corvette script. Here is a picture comparing the 2. I can't decide whether to try and polish the entire cover or just the fins and script on both. I guess worse case scenario is I can still paint it if I don't want the entire piece polished. Thoughts?
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Old 01-22-2021, 09:35 PM   #34
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Polished fins and script looks great, another option, after polish paint the script another color, black or orange.
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Yep, those are some sweet units.
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Old 01-23-2021, 11:32 AM   #36
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Polished fins and script looks great, another option, after polish paint the script another color, black or orange.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I am thinking of painting the script in black...I can't decide though. If I paint the majority of the cover green, then the script will either be black or polished like the above script. I am also thinking of polishing the entire cover and leaving it polished.

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Yep, those are some sweet units.
Thanks, they are really well made...thick aluminum.
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Old 01-23-2021, 12:19 PM   #37
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I like the choice you made on the valve covers. waiting to see how they look on your truck.
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Old 01-23-2021, 01:12 PM   #38
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...Thanks, they are really well made...thick aluminum.
I have theyre 200R4 pan, built like a tank. Polished, I put it next to a high quality polished oil pan. The difference is obvious in the quality of the aluminum they use. Very bright and clear.
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Played around with some paint on one of the covers...what do you guys think? I still need to clear coat it...
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Nice, lots of detail.
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So I have been slack and finally got around to installing the new covers...
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The black sets of the whole engine bay.looks great, Good job, RTD.
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Sweet looking small bock Dice Roller. The valve covers, the exhaust manifolds, the fitech, air cleaner, front runner...a lot of nice touches on that. I like the old school small blocks.
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The black sets of the whole engine bay.looks great, Good job, RTD.
Thanks! I appreciate it. The black was my wifes idea...

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Sweet looking small bock Dice Roller. The valve covers, the exhaust manifolds, the fitech, air cleaner, front runner...a lot of nice touches on that. I like the old school small blocks.
Thanks Dave...I love the engine bay and the touches of paint in there. I love SBC also...such a classic.
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Hey man, you got one of them there Corvette motors!
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Hey man, you got one of them there Corvette motors!
HAHA I know right?! I wanted the Chevrolet script, but at a $200 discount, I couldn't say no! Plus it is a cool factor saying "Corvette" even though it is only 300 HP and far from a Corvette!
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Very nice. you've built a clean engine bay.
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Very nice. you've built a clean engine bay.
Thanks...the engine bay is one of my favorite parts of the truck. My neighbors probably think my truck runs horribly since I always have the hood up! LOL
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