Chrome valve covers

[Charlie]

Thinking about replacing my oem orange valve covers with chrome. Searched here and found some members stating that some aftermarket covers do not fit. How would I be sure the ones I find will definitely fit before I order?

 

[78C10BigTen]

Thinking about replacing my oem orange valve covers with chrome. Searched here and found some members stating that some aftermarket covers do not fit. How would I be sure the ones I find will definitely fit before I order?

One issue i found is theyre too tall and hit my cruise vaccum thing. They tend not to seal well either.

 

[Charlie]

Is the height the only fitment issue? IIRC, someone mentioned the length. Just not sure.

Are there some recommended brands, sites to look at?

 

[78C10BigTen]

Is the height the only fitment issue? IIRC, someone mentioned the length. Just not sure.

Are there some recommended brands, sites to look at?

Only problem i had was height.

 

[82sbshortbed]

You can get tall ones or shorter ones. I got the taller ones because they didn't interfere with anything on mine. I got mine off Amazon.

1958-86 Chevy Small Block... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ULTVRG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Had no issues with this set. You can get just valve covers too. I opted for the dress up kit above.

 

[78C10BigTen]

You can get tall ones or shorter ones. I got the taller ones because they didn't interfere with anything on mine. I got mine off Amazon.

1958-86 Chevy Small Block... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ULTVRG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Had no issues with this set. You can get just valve covers too. I opted for the dress up kit above.

Im on my 3rd engine in 3 years i opted to just throw it in with stock to get it goin lol the pic is also where i had a height issue... the cruise vaccum.

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[Charlie]

You can get tall ones or shorter ones. I got the taller ones because they didn't interfere with anything on mine. I got mine off Amazon.

1958-86 Chevy Small Block... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ULTVRG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Had no issues with this set. You can get just valve covers too. I opted for the dress up kit above.

I have found some similar to that set. I have a fill hole and vent hole on right side and pcv valve hole on left. That one shows one each side. I have found some that have correct holes but not sure if they will have problems fitting.

 

[82sbshortbed]

Im on my 3rd engine in 3 years i opted to just throw it in with stock to get it goin lol the pic is also where i had a height issue... the cruise vaccum.

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3 engines in 3 years. You should be able to swap a motor out in your sleep by now. Lol. I don't have cruise control on mine. I might have to adjust the vacume line to the trans tho.

 

[78C10BigTen]

3 engines in 3 years. You should be able to swap a motor out in your sleep by now. Lol. I don't have cruise control on mine. I might have to adjust the vacume line to the trans tho.

Motors im ok with swappin... th350's on the other hand ive done 4 in 3 years so yes i can do it sleeping!!

 

[78C10BigTen]

Wich btw is why im not really a fan of the th350's.... js

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Motors im ok with swappin... th350's on the other hand ive done 4 in 3 years so yes i can do it sleeping!!

Well try doing one awake for a change, maybe one will last. Lol

 

[78C10BigTen]

Well try doing one awake for a change, maybe one will last. Lol

This ones been good to me so far (best one yet) but reverse has been gettin funny....

 

[Craig 85]

Ever thought of just having your stock ones powder coated? Probably more expensive, but maybe worth it. A powder coater near me uses Prismatic Powders. This is Super Chrome. I'm going to use it on my custom built rear bumper.

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[Charlie]

I found these. They state stock height and also specify 3" tall. My stock oem are 2 5/8" tall. Not sure if the 3/8" will be an issue with the AC bracket that goes over left valve cover.

Any thoughts?

https://www.spectreperformance.com/search/product.aspx?prod=5258

 

[Blue Ox]

We used to say "Chrome valve covers add 20 HP to a Chevy."

Personally, I'm not a fan of chrome, nor any name on the valve cover but the engine maker or the vehicle make.

To each his own, but there's a lot to be said for a clean set of painted covers.

Or, if you want to go dress-up get some black wrinkle paint and chrome cover screws. Or be a cheepskate like me and just paint the bolt heads to match the engine.

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