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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Will this kit work with stock type valve covers?Thanks in advance,J.H.
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I'm sure it would, why would you want to use it with the ugly stock valvecovers though?
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I'm sure it would, why would you want to use it with the ugly stock valvecovers though?
Not going to.I'm going to powder coated CHEV. PERFORMANCE valve covers.PRETTY!!
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According to Katech it will work with their valve covers only. I have a set of C5-R covers that I wanted to use their kit with, they said that I would need to drill some holes and then thread them for that kit to work.
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According to Katech it will work with their valve covers only. I have a set of C5-R covers that I wanted to use their kit with, they said that I would need to drill some holes and then thread them for that kit to work.
Thanks that is what I've heard.Do anybody know of a kit to relocate the coil packs above the valve covers using stock like covers.Thanks J.H.
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Originally Posted by KBlanke
According to Katech it will work with their valve covers only. I have a set of C5-R covers that I wanted to use their kit with, they said that I would need to drill some holes and then thread them for that kit to work.
Love the Katech stuff and recommend it with their own covers..

However, since they don't sell a universal kit, I thought I'd post the availability of mine here. If this is in any way offensive to Katech, moderators please remove.


I have two kits that work with any covers. Here's the pictures...

Coil Relocation Kit - Moves Coils off Valve Covers



Coil Relocation Kit - Moves Coils over the Valve Covers
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When the coils are moved off the valve covers, where are they relocated?
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Here's another look. This is my L92 headed 403.

Old School.

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Charlie, how much for your kit?
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Here's another look. This is my L92 headed 403.

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Sweet!
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Originally Posted by vmaquera
When the coils are moved off the valve covers, where are they relocated?
Here's a picture. Located on the frame rails....nice, cool area.

Complete kit $449

* All hardware SS and anodized aluminum
* Plug 'n Play wiring harness
* Ignition wires




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How do you attach them to the frame rails? Do they use existing bolts or do you have to drill/tap or what?
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Originally Posted by C_Williams@RPM
Love the Katech stuff and recommend it with their own covers..

However, since they don't sell a universal kit, I thought I'd post the availability of mine here. If this is in any way offensive to Katech, moderators please remove.


I have two kits that work with any covers. Here's the pictures...

Coil Relocation Kit - Moves Coils off Valve Covers



Coil Relocation Kit - Moves Coils over the Valve Covers
Charlie,thanks for the info.The kit that mounts thecoils above the valve covers is exactly what I'm looking for.How much and how do I order. THANK YOU J.H.
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Originally Posted by John Micheal Henry
Charlie,thanks for the info.The kit that mounts thecoils above the valve covers is exactly what I'm looking for.How much and how do I order. THANK YOU J.H.
John,

The kit pricing is as follows:

Over Cover - with harness - $299

* Plug 'n Play wiring harness
* All hardware - SS and Anodized Aluminum
* Ignition wires


Over Cover - without wiring harness - $189

* All hardware - SS and Anodized Aluminum
* Ignition wires

To order, either email or PM me.

Thanks,

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Originally Posted by hpcubed
How do you attach them to the frame rails? Do they use existing bolts or do you have to drill/tap or what?

Yes, drill and tap two mounting holes.


Here's the pricing.



Coil Relocation Kit Pricing

Off Cover - $449

o All hardware - SS and Anodized Aluminum
o Plug 'n Play wiring harness
o MSD Ignition wires



Over Cover - without Plug ‘n Play harness - $189

o All hardware - SS and Anodized Aluminum
o MSD Ignition wires



Over Cover - with Plug ‘n Play harness - $289

o All hardware - SS and Anodized Aluminum
o Plug 'n Play wiring harness
o MSD Ignition wires
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by C_Williams@RPM
Yes, drill and tap two mounting holes.


Here's the pricing.



Coil Relocation Kit Pricing

Off Cover - $449

o All hardware - SS and Anodized Aluminum
o Plug 'n Play wiring harness
o MSD Ignition wires



Over Cover - without Plug ‘n Play harness - $189

o All hardware - SS and Anodized Aluminum
o MSD Ignition wires



Over Cover - with Plug ‘n Play harness - $289

o All hardware - SS and Anodized Aluminum
o Plug 'n Play wiring harness
o MSD Ignition wires

How do the over cover mount? What's the harness for?
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With coils mounted on frame rails are there any problems with rain splashing or water puddles?
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Originally Posted by jak112460


Very Sharp...
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How do the over cover mount? What's the harness for?
The over the cover kit mounts to existing threaded holes on the intake manifold. Takes about two minutes to mount.

The harness replaces the factory coil harness. You can can easily use the factory piece, just takes some time to make it fit cleanly. My harness is pre-made and makes the install sanitary and totally plug 'n play.
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