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Old Mar 26, 2016 | 09:02 AM
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I'm looking for a set of chrome valve covers for my 95 but there are no real affordable options. Are there any that would work from other 350's with a little tweaking that I could use ?
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real affordable means cheap chrome and bad fit. Unless you like oil leaks save up and buy some good ones. Any car guy will see the cheap ones a block away and not think they dress up the engine. They scream owner doesn't know what they are doing.
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Originally Posted by 2ooo-C5
real affordable means cheap chrome and bad fit. Unless you like oil leaks save up and buy some good ones. Any car guy will see the cheap ones a block away and not think they dress up the engine. They scream owner doesn't know what they are doing.
Then show me were to get some. I never said cheap not just wanting to spend 4 or 5 hundred for them.
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Old Mar 26, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by bow tie guy
LT1 engines use plastic valve covers for a reason
aside from the knock sensor sensitivity,(roller lifters make noise noise= false knock) the clearance is pretty tight

try jegs or summit or one of the other online sources
I have but they seem to all have two holes on the drivers side and my 95 has none on that side

PS between the long tube headers the Xpipe and the mufflers don't really think I would hear the lifter noise too much.

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Old Mar 26, 2016 | 11:56 AM
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I have but they seem to all have two holes on the passenger side one and my 95 has none.

PS between the long tube headers the Xpipe and the mufflers don't really think I would hear the lifter noise too much.
Do not believe he was worried about you hearing them more the knock sensors and them changing your timing.
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Old Mar 26, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bow tie guy
if you need help figuring out what that hole is for, you should ask your Big brother or hit up "Chrissie" Hynde
I don't think I said I need help figuring out what the holes are for but if that was a joke
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Originally Posted by antfarmer2
Do not believe he was worried about you hearing them more the knock sensors and them changing your timing.
So do you think putting on a decent set of chrome covers would cause problems ?
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Originally Posted by corvette Stu
So do you think putting on a decent set of chrome covers would cause problems ?
I would sure do some research before I did it.
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No leaks, no knock problems with these from Corvette Central. Used on my 91 with Felpro gaskets:
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50f&ukey=32957

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Originally Posted by corvetteronw
No leaks, no knock problems with these from Corvette Central. Used on my 91 with Felpro gaskets:
http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50f&ukey=32957

Yes I already checked them out, my problem is with my 95 I only need one hole for the oil fill no breather or PVC holes.
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