A question for Big Block owners
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A question for Big Block owners
How do I run tall valve covers with my power brakes? Do I have to get a smaller booster or relocate it? :confused:
Can anyone help me out?
Can anyone help me out?
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From: Pettis Performance 565 with two stages of Nitrous Supply nitrous 1.082, 4.61 at 155, 7.17 at 192
Re: A question for Big Block owners (Corey 68)
I had problems with mine also, I went through three different sets of valve covers before I found some that fit. I went with the Chevy Bow Tie racing valve covers but at $300.00 per set they hurt. I have some of the chrome Moroso valve covers that will also fit if you are interested. You selection will be limited.
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From: Republic of Texas
Re: A question for Big Block owners (69 N.O.X. RATT)
I have a couple sets of tall covers here. Do you have any measurements on the heigth so I can compare them to mine?
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[Modified by Corey 68, 8:52 PM 7/10/2002]
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[Modified by Corey 68, 8:52 PM 7/10/2002]
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From: Concord Cal
Re: A question for Big Block owners (Corey 68)
I took an old set of MTs that cleared the roller rockers and cut the corner out and welded a plate across it. It cleared the rollers and the power brake unit on my 66 BB car.
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From: Moro IL
Re: A question for Big Block owners (Corey 68)
I got a set of tall Billet Specialties to fit, but it took a little work and bending and grinding, especially by the brake booster, if you have A/C then you'll have to clearance that side some as well. It took some work but they gave me plenty of clearance for my roller rockers. I could measure the height of mine if you want, but a little shorter then mine would be a lot less work, trust me :yesnod:
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Pat Kunz
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Re: A question for Big Block owners (Corey 68)
Norval got me fixed up on the Hydro Boost system. Do a search on it or possibly Norval will chime in with a link to one of his prior posts.
A great brake system IMO !
A great brake system IMO !
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Re: A question for Big Block owners (Corey 68)
Look in the boneyard for 70's chevy trucks, the diesel ones had them and some later model gas powerde also. If you grab one, get the lines too, that'll save you a lot of grief getting the correct fittings etc.
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From: Holly MI
Re: A question for Big Block owners (mountainmotor)
I bought a pair of chrome covers on eBAY for about $50 bucks. I then persuaded the cover out of the way using a 2.5 inch socket and mallet. It didn't bother the chrome at all, and when it's put together, it's very hard to see. The key, is screwing the cover down when massaging it. I know this isn't the best way, but by the time the rebuild was done, I had hemoraged enough cash, and new covers will have to wait.
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From: Glacier County mt
Re: A question for Big Block owners (mountainmotor)
Custom fabricated my tall valve covers on my big block - roller rockers and stud girdles. See pics on link in my sig..
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[Modified by shawn_cake, 6:49 PM 7/12/2002]
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[Modified by shawn_cake, 6:49 PM 7/12/2002]
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From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: A question for Big Block owners (oger)
I took an old set of MTs that cleared the roller rockers and cut the corner out and welded a plate across it. It cleared the rollers and the power brake unit on my 66 BB car.
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From: Clymer PA
Re: A question for Big Block owners (Corey 68)
Corey:
I'm currently running Mickey Thompson valve covers that will work with full roller rocker arms. I did not have to do anything to them but bolt them on. It's somewhat close to the brake booster but I can still install/remove them very easily.
I'm currently running Mickey Thompson valve covers that will work with full roller rocker arms. I did not have to do anything to them but bolt them on. It's somewhat close to the brake booster but I can still install/remove them very easily.