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BT Classics · 03-21-2004, 09:54 PM

This Spring I will be detailing the engine compartment. I do not care for the Edelbrock air cleaner. I may replace the chrome valve covers as well but I have to find some in the tall style to fit over the roller rockers.

Any suggestions?

All opinions appreciated - from more “stock” appearing to custom. Just looking for a bunch of ideas and options to decide what I want to do. Pictures would be great (it does not have to be a pickup).

Thanks!

dinnut · 03-21-2004, 11:23 PM

hmm
this would look good for an air cleaner!

dinnut · 03-21-2004, 11:24 PM

and some old school finned valve covers

BT Classics · 03-22-2004, 12:47 AM

I do like the finned M/T valve covers!
I just dont know if they are tall enough to clear the rockers. It may be close but certainly a possibility.

BT Classics · 03-22-2004, 01:57 AM

If it was a 427...

dinnut · 03-22-2004, 02:02 AM

also, i would get a chromed thermostat housing, or paint the intake orange. the orange thermostat housing looks bad painted orange on a silver intake

these valve covers would look badass and would match

but http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

THOSE WOULD LOOK KILLER POLISHED!!!!!!!
hehe

BT Classics · 03-22-2004, 02:36 AM

My friend has those embossed 454 valve covers on his 1970 LS6 Chevelle. He would probably say I was "copying" him if I used them as well.

I have a set of cal speed shop finned valve covers for my '56.

I really like finned valve covers but now I am thinking they are more the style for 1950's-60's customs.

Tx Firefighter · 03-22-2004, 08:33 AM

BT, I'm kind of a freak, but on my big block, I painted the Edelbrock intake along with the engine, Chevy orange, to make it blend right in. I like stock appearing engines.

Remember about valve covers, when dealing with aftermarket ones, aluminum is your friend. They are much less likely to leak than steel ones.

BT Classics · 03-22-2004, 08:37 PM

Tx Firefighter,
Have any pictures of your truck?
I was thinking about going more "stock" and use a 402 air cleaner but I am not really sure what to do yet. I just bought the truck not even a month ago, so I have some time to play and add my personal touches. I thought maybe a triangular shaped aircleaner like they used on the tripower 427 Vettes would look neat. Just trying to get a bunch of ideas at this point!

cdowns · 03-22-2004, 10:14 PM

i like oldschool sandcast polished aluminium fins with painted accents

BT Classics · 03-24-2004, 01:06 AM

Nice cdowns! Are you going donate that 3-2s setup?!

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-24-2004, 09:59 AM

I got the Shotgun Bill's airscoop for mine from Speedway Motors. It looks like really large double shotgun.

BT Classics · 03-24-2004, 01:50 PM

ghetocrewzer,
Do you have any pictures of it on your truck?

2wdBlazer · 03-24-2004, 03:23 PM

I think some fabricated Valve Covers would be beautiful.

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-25-2004, 02:15 AM

Haven't installed it yet just finished rebuilding engine tonight and installing all the billet. Going to set the scoop on tomorrow night to see what it looks like(left it at my shop). Should have the burban ready for the engine to go back in this weekend sometime. I can't wait to see it laying rocker w/ that aircleaner sticking out the hood. later

white68chevy · 03-25-2004, 02:32 AM

gheto do you have any pics of your stuff at all it sounds cool. Do you have to run dual carbs to run one of those shot gun scoop. I love the way those look.

white68chevy · 03-25-2004, 02:34 AM

thats kinda a bad pic heres another

BT Classics · 03-25-2004, 02:57 AM

According to the site, the Shotgun Bill's airscoop will fit single 4bbl or 2-4s.

About how tall is it? I was wondering if I would have to cut the hood if I went with something like this. It is not a high rise manifold and the cowl induction hood would give me a couple more inches of play. I would prefer not cutting the hood if I did not have to.

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-25-2004, 11:59 PM

Don't have pics developed yet(need digital camera), but as soon as I do I will resize and post some.
BT the shotgun is pretty tall, I think mine is going to stick out the hood. It sits about a foot above block surface(just a guess) Think it's gonna look killer in the truck. I'm putting on a single Holley 750 DP.

*ghetocrewzer* · 03-26-2004, 12:03 AM

Also the intake I'm using is a polished Performance Plus Hurricane which is about 6" from base to carb pad. Hope this helps.

PanelDeland · 03-26-2004, 01:03 AM

Try a 6-71 and Enderle injection set-up for old school style.

03-21-2004, 09:54 PM	#1
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	454 BB Air Cleaner Suggestions This Spring I will be detailing the engine compartment. I do not care for the Edelbrock air cleaner. I may replace the chrome valve covers as well but I have to find some in the tall style to fit over the roller rockers. Any suggestions? All opinions appreciated - from more “stock” appearing to custom. Just looking for a bunch of ideas and options to decide what I want to do. Pictures would be great (it does not have to be a pickup). Thanks! Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-21-2004, 11:23 PM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	hmm this would look good for an air cleaner! Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-21-2004, 11:24 PM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	and some old school finned valve covers Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-22-2004, 12:47 AM	#4
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	I do like the finned M/T valve covers! I just dont know if they are tall enough to clear the rockers. It may be close but certainly a possibility. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-22-2004, 01:57 AM	#5
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	If it was a 427... Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-22-2004, 02:02 AM	#6
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	also, i would get a chromed thermostat housing, or paint the intake orange. the orange thermostat housing looks bad painted orange on a silver intake these valve covers would look badass and would match but http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting THOSE WOULD LOOK KILLER POLISHED!!!!!!! hehe __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

03-22-2004, 02:36 AM	#7
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	My friend has those embossed 454 valve covers on his 1970 LS6 Chevelle. He would probably say I was "copying" him if I used them as well. I have a set of cal speed shop finned valve covers for my '56. I really like finned valve covers but now I am thinking they are more the style for 1950's-60's customs. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-22-2004, 08:33 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	BT, I'm kind of a freak, but on my big block, I painted the Edelbrock intake along with the engine, Chevy orange, to make it blend right in. I like stock appearing engines. Remember about valve covers, when dealing with aftermarket ones, aluminum is your friend. They are much less likely to leak than steel ones. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-22-2004, 08:37 PM	#9
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Tx Firefighter, Have any pictures of your truck? I was thinking about going more "stock" and use a 402 air cleaner but I am not really sure what to do yet. I just bought the truck not even a month ago, so I have some time to play and add my personal touches. I thought maybe a triangular shaped aircleaner like they used on the tripower 427 Vettes would look neat. Just trying to get a bunch of ideas at this point! __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-22-2004, 10:14 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i like oldschool sandcast polished aluminium fins with painted accents __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-24-2004, 01:06 AM	#11
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Nice cdowns! Are you going donate that 3-2s setup?! __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-24-2004, 09:59 AM	#12
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	I got the Shotgun Bill's airscoop for mine from Speedway Motors. It looks like really large double shotgun.

03-24-2004, 01:50 PM	#13
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	ghetocrewzer, Do you have any pictures of it on your truck? __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-24-2004, 03:23 PM	#14
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,212	I think some fabricated Valve Covers would be beautiful. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

03-25-2004, 02:15 AM	#15
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	on truck yet Haven't installed it yet just finished rebuilding engine tonight and installing all the billet. Going to set the scoop on tomorrow night to see what it looks like(left it at my shop). Should have the burban ready for the engine to go back in this weekend sometime. I can't wait to see it laying rocker w/ that aircleaner sticking out the hood. later



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03-25-2004, 02:32 AM	#16
white68chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hurst,TX,US Posts: 301	gheto do you have any pics of your stuff at all it sounds cool. Do you have to run dual carbs to run one of those shot gun scoop. I love the way those look. Attached Images __________________ 1968 swb IM-Bufechevy56 If its to loud then your to old

03-25-2004, 02:34 AM	#17
white68chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hurst,TX,US Posts: 301	thats kinda a bad pic heres another Attached Images __________________ 1968 swb IM-Bufechevy56 If its to loud then your to old

03-25-2004, 02:57 AM	#18
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	According to the site, the Shotgun Bill's airscoop will fit single 4bbl or 2-4s. About how tall is it? I was wondering if I would have to cut the hood if I went with something like this. It is not a high rise manifold and the cowl induction hood would give me a couple more inches of play. I would prefer not cutting the hood if I did not have to. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-25-2004, 11:59 PM	#19
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	pics Don't have pics developed yet(need digital camera), but as soon as I do I will resize and post some. BT the shotgun is pretty tall, I think mine is going to stick out the hood. It sits about a foot above block surface(just a guess) Think it's gonna look killer in the truck. I'm putting on a single Holley 750 DP.

03-26-2004, 12:03 AM	#20
ghetocrewzer Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sallis,MS Posts: 479	Also the intake I'm using is a polished Performance Plus Hurricane which is about 6" from base to carb pad. Hope this helps.

03-26-2004, 01:03 AM	#21
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