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**'70_402** · 10-25-2004, 11:38 AM

Has Anyone Used Or Have Pics Of These Valve Covers On Thier Trucks?? I Am Thinking About Them But 300 Bucks Is A Little Steep.

Thanks

barn9 · 10-25-2004, 11:51 AM

They are good lookin' valve covers, but $300 is a LOT steep!

Bram · 10-25-2004, 11:53 AM

Yeah I just posted some updated pictures here,
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=124954
I don't remember where I bought mine, but they were just over two hundred bucks.

**'70_402** · 10-25-2004, 12:15 PM

Hey Bram, Did You Check Your Brake Booster Clearance Before You Got Those Valve Covers? I Have Some Smaller Ones On Mine Now And I Bang Them Up It Seems Everytime I Take Them Off And On. I Am Wondering If They Will Fit On Mine Also? By The Way They Do Look Freakin' Sweeeet!

Bram · 10-25-2004, 12:18 PM

Thanks, and Yep, I changed over to a hydro boost system, it gave me a lot more room.

**'70_402** · 10-25-2004, 12:46 PM

Bram, If You Could Remember Where You Got Yours That Would Be Sweet Because The Cheapest I Have Found So Far Was $315!!!!

**gregfull** · 10-25-2004, 12:47 PM

I've thought about putting those on my 502 too, they really look good. Hey Bram, what is a hydro boost? A smaller booster and master cylinder?

Bram · 10-25-2004, 12:55 PM

70'_402, I'll try to find my receipt tonight after work, and let you know.

gregfull, the Hydro Boost Power Brake System is a booster that works from hydraulic fluid pressure produced by the power steering pump. Here is a picture similar to my setup.

**'70_402** · 10-25-2004, 03:39 PM

bram, don't mean to ask 20 questions but, where did you get your hydroboost setup? i heard they were on the diesels but is there a setup that will bolt right on to our trucks... i am not familiar with that setup. is it worth it if i have disc's up front and drums out back? what are the advantages?

Thanks

Rick

meathead95 · 10-25-2004, 03:56 PM

i am wanting those covers for the bb in my 2wd blazer. do they make a matching air cleaner?

Bram · 10-25-2004, 04:20 PM

70'_402,
Where did you get your hydro boost setup?
1. I got the Hydro Boost from a 96 Chevy 1 ton 4x4.

I heard they were on the diesels but is there a setup that will bolt right on to our trucks?
2. They came on gas and diesel trucks, and yes it will bolt up to our truck's with some modification.

Is it worth it if I have disc's up front and drums out back?
3. I really don't know but, I have four wheel disc brakes all the way around that’s why I did it.

What are the advantages?
4. The reason for adding the hydro boost was to provide for a firmer pedal feel, while obtaining additional braking performance by adding more line pressure than what was being achieved with the stock vacuum booster for my four wheel disc.

Hope thats helps?

Meathead95,
I haven't seen a matching air cleaner? That would be cool!

10-25-2004, 11:38 AM	#1
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Valve Covers Has Anyone Used Or Have Pics Of These Valve Covers On Thier Trucks?? I Am Thinking About Them But 300 Bucks Is A Little Steep. Thanks Attached Images __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

10-25-2004, 11:51 AM	#2
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	They are good lookin' valve covers, but $300 is a LOT steep! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-25-2004, 11:53 AM	#3
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Yeah I just posted some updated pictures here, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=124954 I don't remember where I bought mine, but they were just over two hundred bucks. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-25-2004, 12:15 PM	#4
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Hey Bram, Did You Check Your Brake Booster Clearance Before You Got Those Valve Covers? I Have Some Smaller Ones On Mine Now And I Bang Them Up It Seems Everytime I Take Them Off And On. I Am Wondering If They Will Fit On Mine Also? By The Way They Do Look Freakin' Sweeeet! __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

10-25-2004, 12:18 PM	#5
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Thanks, and Yep, I changed over to a hydro boost system, it gave me a lot more room. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-25-2004, 12:46 PM	#6
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	Bram, If You Could Remember Where You Got Yours That Would Be Sweet Because The Cheapest I Have Found So Far Was $315!!!! __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

10-25-2004, 12:47 PM	#7
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	I've thought about putting those on my 502 too, they really look good. Hey Bram, what is a hydro boost? A smaller booster and master cylinder? __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

10-25-2004, 12:55 PM	#8
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	70'_402, I'll try to find my receipt tonight after work, and let you know. gregfull, the Hydro Boost Power Brake System is a booster that works from hydraulic fluid pressure produced by the power steering pump. Here is a picture similar to my setup. __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-25-2004, 03:39 PM	#9
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,554	bram, don't mean to ask 20 questions but, where did you get your hydroboost setup? i heard they were on the diesels but is there a setup that will bolt right on to our trucks... i am not familiar with that setup. is it worth it if i have disc's up front and drums out back? what are the advantages? Thanks Rick __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

10-25-2004, 03:56 PM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i am wanting those covers for the bb in my 2wd blazer. do they make a matching air cleaner? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

10-25-2004, 04:20 PM	#11
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	70'_402, Where did you get your hydro boost setup? 1. I got the Hydro Boost from a 96 Chevy 1 ton 4x4. I heard they were on the diesels but is there a setup that will bolt right on to our trucks? 2. They came on gas and diesel trucks, and yes it will bolt up to our truck's with some modification. Is it worth it if I have disc's up front and drums out back? 3. I really don't know but, I have four wheel disc brakes all the way around that’s why I did it. What are the advantages? 4. The reason for adding the hydro boost was to provide for a firmer pedal feel, while obtaining additional braking performance by adding more line pressure than what was being achieved with the stock vacuum booster for my four wheel disc. Hope thats helps? Meathead95, I haven't seen a matching air cleaner? That would be cool! __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock Last edited by Bram; 10-26-2004 at 11:46 AM.

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