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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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I am thinking about changing the look of my engine bay, clean it up alittle. I would like to see what options there are out there as far as valve covers. I would really like to see the two piece valve covers where they hide the coils. So let me see your, and I want to know where you got them and how much it is going to cost me. Thanks in advance. Jason
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Are the coil packs IN those covers??? I love the look of a "traditional" engine but don't feel like moving the coils.
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Are the coil packs IN those covers???


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They make beautiful valve covers...now tell 'em the price and options...
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by hotwheels57
They make beautiful valve covers...now tell 'em the price and options...
Lets just say, if you are worried about the price, don't look.

For me, it just screamed "obvious business expense"

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I like CF valve covers google them they look nice and you can leave or move the coils and it looks great eiter way. I am usually not big on CF either.

http://www.scootersperformance.com/carbonvc.htm some better pictures on LS1tech. year or two ago.

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I thought the ones like the blue one's above where a little gay so here's what I did.



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katech...they are tall enough to fit my comp shaft rockers and look cool. Might be sending them off to get powdercoated soon as well.
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
I like CF valve covers google them they look nice and you can leave or move the coils and it looks great eiter way. I am usually not big on CF either.

http://www.scootersperformance.com/carbonvc.htm some better pictures on LS1tech. year or two ago.
I'll have a set of the carbon fiber valve covers up for sale shortly. I had them before switching to the Katech covers. I was pleased with their fit and finish, but wanted something a little different.

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katech...they are tall enough to fit my comp shaft rockers and look cool. Might be sending them off to get powdercoated soon as well.
Katech here as well. Powder-coated machine silver:


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I thought the ones like the blue one's above where a little gay
Takes one to know one...na na...

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i actually really like the blue ones...prob not in blue but thats because my car is red. I just dont think they will fit my rocker arms
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Originally Posted by Willfulone
Lets just say, if you are worried about the price, don't look.

For me, it just screamed "obvious business expense"

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Some of us still want to know. Can you provide a link or something so we can find out the price?
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Some of us still want to know. Can you provide a link or something so we can find out the price?
Look to the left under Parts vendors.
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and click on ABEAR.
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Look to the left under Parts vendors.
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and click on ABEAR.
Sweet, thanks.

Didn't even see the part where he had mentioned ABEAR.
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For anyone interested, here are the prices for the custom covers from ABAER:

Enclosed Coil Machine Standard $795.00
Polished $95.00
Anodized $125.00
Engraved $100.00
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Originally Posted by Quickshift_C5
For anyone interested, here are the prices for the custom covers from ABAER:
See what ya mean,,, not for the faint of heart,,,,Elizabeth it's the big one I coming home honey!!
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Moroso makes a cool looking set for $493! (pn-68355)They are in the Dec 2008 issue of Chevy High Performance-pg 28. Color-Aluminum! And Moroso also sells a wicked set of coil mounting brackets (pn-72396)that are adonized and have a cool hinge to gain access to the bolts underneath for $222. Check it out at the newsstand and see for yourself! Good Luck with your choice!-Jason
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