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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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not to change subject what wheels are those.looks like vf 498 American racing.thanks,. rob.
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullshark
Stock rocker arms fit. No problem. Aluminum roller rocker (.600 lift) most likely will require the thick spacer gasket available for this type of application . That is what the covers on my Dart engine required and they are very similar those pictured.
Originally Posted by Thorson
Yes, they have stock and raised versions.
http://www.yourcovers.com/valve_covers_11042.php
One thing to keep in mind with the tall covers is the alt clearance with stock brackets and apparently (I don't have so...) if the car has the A/C heater box on the firewall it's supposed to be an issue. P/B booster is tight but once it's in there it'll likely be ok,


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QUOTE=509 rat;1588059562]not to change subject what wheels are those.looks like vf 498 American racing.thanks,. rob.[/QUOTE]

Hi Rob, The wheels are Team 3 ACIII similar to the ac cobra wheels.
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