T-Bar Wing Nuts
 

I'm doing the Edelbrock Aluminum 'Elite Series' look to my SBC engine. I have the 14" diameter air filter assembly with a 4 1/2" high K&N filter. Now I found, and bought, the matching valve covers from the bargain finder (For $100 less, but still look new)!! I picked up a matching chrome Edelbrock breather cap, but now I need some nice looking bolts/holders for the valve covers. I was looking at some chrome 'T-Bar wing nuts', but have no experience with them. Or should I get some plated bolts & spreaders? Any opinions on which ones to buy.....

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...BarWingNut.jpg

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in the past I've used the T-bars and spreaders - looked good

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I've never used spreaders on aluminum valve covers. I'f use the winged studs if they're tall covers or plated bolts if they're short. I think the winged studs look kinda funny with short covers.

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Thanks 4 the input. I kinda figured they'd look funny. I was planning on getting plated bolts.

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:gi:
That'd be my choice. They even have those nifty ones with the little Bowtie on them.

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True. But I'd probably need slightly longer ones than stock to clear the thick valve cover flange & gasket. And still have enough thread in the heads.

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My guess......Prob 1 1/2" long

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Got everything I want and I'm gonna be installing it all one night this week.

My Air Cleaner assembly:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...AirCleaner.jpg

My Valve Covers:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...alveCovers.jpg

My Breather:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...i/Breather.jpg

My 'Bowtie' Bolts:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...ycki/Bolts.jpg

Gonna look freakin sweet!!!!!!!

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i'd use stainless allen head bolts to match the valve covers

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Congratulations! It'll look good, glad you decided against the wing nuts.

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I prefer bolts on valve covers. Im past experience it seems everyone that ever walks past my vehicles cant leave them alone. They always want to do you a "favor" & snug them down for you. Ive gotten so sick of it that I just use bolts & its problem solved...

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I agree...:)