LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome?
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Burning Brakes
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LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome?
I was thinking of maybe putting some chrome valve covers on my new
heads I am installing. Just a thought at this point. Can't decide between
the stock steathy look or show off?!? I was looking for the ones with the
red bowties in the middle. Does anyone know how much these are and
where I can find them? Also Will they work on LT4 Heads?
Thanks!
heads I am installing. Just a thought at this point. Can't decide between
the stock steathy look or show off?!? I was looking for the ones with the
red bowties in the middle. Does anyone know how much these are and
where I can find them? Also Will they work on LT4 Heads?
Thanks!
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (James94LT1)
Sure will. I have them on my 92 Coupe. Most important is the fact that they allow the alternator to fully rotate down in front of the valve cover with just a minor grinding to the bottom/back of the alternator housing. This is a major problem with other (aftermarket) valve covers.:eek:
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (James94LT1)
I do at home (on my home computer). I will try to remember to pull them up and post them for you to see. Actually, they look great!
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (PurpleC4)
OK, here they are. Of course ~ the red bowtie will have to be painted the same color as the lettering on the fuel rail covers.... :yesnod:
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[Modified by PurpleC4, 5:34 PM 6/27/2002]
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[Modified by PurpleC4, 5:34 PM 6/27/2002]
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (PurpleC4)
Hey thanks Purp!
Those look good. My question is on the passenger side I have a tube that hooks in the side of my stockers (intake side) and goes to the T/B yours
looks a little different. Did you modify it or were the 92-93's different?
Thanks
Those look good. My question is on the passenger side I have a tube that hooks in the side of my stockers (intake side) and goes to the T/B yours
looks a little different. Did you modify it or were the 92-93's different?
Thanks
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (James94LT1)
92/93 are the same. The tube is not a problem with these valve covers.
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (PurpleC4)
if you're looking for an economial solution for valve covers, i had mine sent to jet-hot and coated with sterling 1300, looks like polished aluminum and it only cost 65.00!! :cool:
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (96LT4SS)
if you're looking for an economial solution for valve covers, i had mine sent to jet-hot and coated with sterling 1300, looks like polished aluminum and it only cost 65.00!! :cool:
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (PurpleC4)
Hey Purp, Is the recirc hose on the passenger side a stock GM part? If so for what year vette? As James mentioned the stock LT4 (1996) has the hose coming out of the side of the valve cover not the top. It's towards the rear on the passenger side.
Thanks for any info.
:)
Thanks for any info.
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Re: LT4 Valve Covers/Chrome? (lead_foot)
Another question. Does anyone know if the GM covers listed below fit the LT4? Do they clear the 1.6 RRs without modification?
141-130
GM 12497978
SBC Die Cast Polished Valve Cover (They're Here NOW! Price is in the database.)
Aluminum, Die Cast, polished valve covers, center hold down, tall (1/4" taller than stock). Includes internal oil drippers and OEM-style baffles, 8 mounting bolts, 8 stainless steel and rubber washers, 1 air breather grommet, and 1 PCV grommet. For 1987-up Gen 1 and Gen 2 engines with center hold down design. (Two covers per box.)
They're at http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Prof...ve_covers.html
:)
141-130
GM 12497978
SBC Die Cast Polished Valve Cover (They're Here NOW! Price is in the database.)
Aluminum, Die Cast, polished valve covers, center hold down, tall (1/4" taller than stock). Includes internal oil drippers and OEM-style baffles, 8 mounting bolts, 8 stainless steel and rubber washers, 1 air breather grommet, and 1 PCV grommet. For 1987-up Gen 1 and Gen 2 engines with center hold down design. (Two covers per box.)
They're at http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Prof...ve_covers.html
:)
