PCMforless

Go Back   The Z28 Forums > Tech Talk > 4th Gen LT1 (1993-1997) > Engine Tech
Need help picking valve covers Need help picking valve covers
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 02:38 PM
Z28hustle's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: z28.com
Posts: 3,164
Send a message via AIM to Z28hustle
Need help picking valve covers
Im trying to find a place online that has a decent set of valve covers that will fit my engine. I know im going to need a tall set. But Im having trouble finding the ones I want. Any suggestions?
__________________
..there goes reality
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 02:56 PM
MeanGreen94Z's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Evington, Va
Posts: 4,585
Send a message via AIM to MeanGreen94Z
why do you "need" taller covers i have the largest rockers on my car that i have ever seen and i still have stockers w/ no cutting rerquired actually if you look at the article most aftermarket v/c's have to be clearenced to fit cranes and gmpp 1.6's especially any aluminum body rocker
__________________

1994 Z28 LS6 MS4 /T56 and a 9"
-Jon-
Quote:
Originally Posted by flak_monkey View Post
can we PLEASE pass a law banning hood rats from owning camaros? They get the caprices, monte carlos, and crown vics, rednecks and metalheads get the camaros, and pussies get the mustangs.
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 03:01 PM
Z28hustle's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: z28.com
Posts: 3,164
Send a message via AIM to Z28hustle
i dont know what it is but I dont think the stock valve covers will clear.. If they did then believe me I would like to do it. When we looked to see if it would clear my rr's were sitting too high. big pita
__________________
..there goes reality
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 03:46 PM
pmr253's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Rogers, AR
Posts: 5,865
Send a message via AIM to pmr253
you can make the stockers fit most every full body aluminum rr, if you go with the taller covers then you might have issues with the alternator
__________________
Mark LT1SS Clone 94 Vertible M6
H/C 388 BRE Ported Dart Pro1's, intake and b-spec grind. Eagle (3.8 4340 crank and H beams) Wiseco -13cc, 1.6 NSA Comp Pro Mags, PAC springs, SVO #42
MOSER 12 Bolt, RPM T-56, Spec 3, Spohn (Kmember,Torque arm, and A arms) Canton Oilpan, PS LT's, MSD (Opti, Dig6, Coil, wires)

Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 04:28 PM
Z28hustle's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: z28.com
Posts: 3,164
Send a message via AIM to Z28hustle
Quote:
Originally Posted by pmr253
you can make the stockers fit most every full body aluminum rr, if you go with the taller covers then you might have issues with the alternator
Well we had to use the tall valve covers to begin with because the stock ones were deemed "probably not going to work" by my mechanic. Has anyone ever heard of these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

I asked the seller if they were tall or not but im still waiting for and answer.
__________________
..there goes reality
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 04:29 PM
lyger1983's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Conway, SC
Posts: 13,928
Send a message via AIM to lyger1983 Send a message via Yahoo to lyger1983
id love to do the alternator relocation on my lt1, but it sucks u have to lose the PS pump too.
__________________

Tim Z28.Com Member #4393
2000 Formula Firebird/5.7 346 LS1/M6... R.I.P. Elektra 12/22/2006...
1993 Camaro Z28/5.7 350 LT1/A4... 267.1 rwhp 330.3 rwtq, tuned by CSS.. T-top converted Mofos!
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 04:34 PM
Z28hustle's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: z28.com
Posts: 3,164
Send a message via AIM to Z28hustle
The alternator relocation thing ends up making you not being able to have all kinds of stuff i heard including ac!!
__________________
..there goes reality
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 04:35 PM
lyger1983's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Conway, SC
Posts: 13,928
Send a message via AIM to lyger1983 Send a message via Yahoo to lyger1983
a/c i could do without, but i dont wanna lose PS.
__________________

Tim Z28.Com Member #4393
2000 Formula Firebird/5.7 346 LS1/M6... R.I.P. Elektra 12/22/2006...
1993 Camaro Z28/5.7 350 LT1/A4... 267.1 rwhp 330.3 rwtq, tuned by CSS.. T-top converted Mofos!
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 04:38 PM
Z28hustle's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: z28.com
Posts: 3,164
Send a message via AIM to Z28hustle
lol thats funny to me i dont mind fighting with the ps at least I dont think i would, but ill be dammed if i have to take another "omg the end of the summer is kicking my @$$ with this heat" in my dd!!
__________________
..there goes reality
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 08-12-2006, 05:40 PM
pmr253's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Rogers, AR
Posts: 5,865
Send a message via AIM to pmr253
you can also modify the back of the alt and leave it in the stock location but it only works with certain valve covers
__________________
Mark LT1SS Clone 94 Vertible M6
H/C 388 BRE Ported Dart Pro1's, intake and b-spec grind. Eagle (3.8 4340 crank and H beams) Wiseco -13cc, 1.6 NSA Comp Pro Mags, PAC springs, SVO #42
MOSER 12 Bolt, RPM T-56, Spec 3, Spohn (Kmember,Torque arm, and A arms) Canton Oilpan, PS LT's, MSD (Opti, Dig6, Coil, wires)

Reply With Quote
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 08-13-2006, 03:16 PM
MeanGreen94Z's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Evington, Va
Posts: 4,585
Send a message via AIM to MeanGreen94Z
they will work and on tall v/c you HAVE to grind the alt and if you have any type of warranty it will be void ater that just like my rear calipers when i had to grind them down i want to see pics of WHY they wont work
__________________

1994 Z28 LS6 MS4 /T56 and a 9"
-Jon-
Quote:
Originally Posted by flak_monkey View Post
can we PLEASE pass a law banning hood rats from owning camaros? They get the caprices, monte carlos, and crown vics, rednecks and metalheads get the camaros, and pussies get the mustangs.
Reply With Quote
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 08-15-2006, 07:44 PM
Z28hustle's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: z28.com
Posts: 3,164
Send a message via AIM to Z28hustle
well .. i definitely dont have a warranty on the car
__________________
..there goes reality
Reply With Quote
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 08-15-2006, 07:48 PM
MasterZ's Avatar
Nobody notices what I do until I don't do it.
  
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Watson, LA
Posts: 12,390
Send a message via AIM to MasterZ Send a message via MSN to MasterZ Send a message via Yahoo to MasterZ
Quote:
Originally Posted by Z28hustle
Well we had to use the tall valve covers to begin with because the stock ones were deemed "probably not going to work" by my mechanic. Has anyone ever heard of these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

I asked the seller if they were tall or not but im still waiting for and answer.

that is the same ones I am running.. just make sure they have the cutout for the altenator
__________________
2010 Victory Red Camaro SS/RS LS3/M6 Car #227
1996 Z28 ( 357 ci LT1 with a few goodies)
2008 Silverado LT ( 5.3L Flexfuel)
2007 Trailblazer LT ( 4.2L v6)

Reply With Quote
  #14 (permalink)  
Old 08-15-2006, 07:59 PM
Z28hustle's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: z28.com
Posts: 3,164
Send a message via AIM to Z28hustle
Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterZ
that is the same ones I am running.. just make sure they have the cutout for the altenator
niiice well those looked pretty good on your car. The funny part is he said they are stock height and if i have the rr's then they wouldnt be able to fit. Youre saying to tell him to just cut out the baffles?
__________________
..there goes reality
Reply With Quote
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 08-16-2006, 11:53 AM
Z28hustle's Avatar
Z28.com-er
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: z28.com
Posts: 3,164
Send a message via AIM to Z28hustle
Still looking for the valve covers does anyone know where i can order a set online that will clear my rr's and alt.??
__________________
..there goes reality
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Valve Covers With 1.6 RR apexz Engine Tech 5 08-02-2006 11:26 AM
Do I need new valve covers?!? wilde1988 Engine Tech 5 07-14-2006 01:10 PM
Roller rocker arms and valve covers Pete R Engine Tech 4 07-08-2006 03:07 PM
problem with tall valve covers nick3 Engine Tech 4 06-25-2006 05:02 PM
Chrome valve covers for the TPI GMCaMaRo350NM Misc. Tech Support 4 09-02-2003 02:04 PM



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:16 PM.

Contact Us - Z28.com - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.0
Site and Contents Copyright © 2009-2010 Z28.com All Rights Reserved