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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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quick question I got a set of tall bb valve covers but they are still to short need at least another inch any suggestions.



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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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There's any number of tall big block valve covers available through Summit Racing or Jegs. Billet Specialties make them for example.

If you need even taller than that, you might have to have them fabricated or find spacers.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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At what kind of HP do you start to require a stud girdle?
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you are going to need a much taller hood also. looking good
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Took aout the baffels and did a double gasket all good now hope they dont leak.
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