'QUALITY' valve cover and engine dress up options.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CEE1NG_RED · 08-11-2012, 08:23 PM

OK...I seem to have found the leak coming from the valve covers (made in China chrome type). I would like to get a set of tall valve covers in plain design (no stamping of the Chevy logo or name since obviously it is a Chevy in plain sight) and 'quality' chrome or SS and thick, not thin metal. I would also like to replace the cheapo chrome timing cover and possibly the oil pan, but what are my options to 'quality' dress up items??? LMK what you have and where did you get it from? And review of your valve covers and engine dress up.

FYI: I have a '67 C10 SWB with a '78 350 Chevy motor and TH350 transmisson. Also, I plan to eventually paint my truck in 'dark/lincoln green' with caramel brown interior. I would prefer something in the 'bling bling' factor, ahaha!!

Post pics please...

69GWC · 08-11-2012, 10:47 PM

I myself like aluminium valve covers because they seem to seal so much because they dont flex any, I will be buying some old style Holley MTs covers for my pretty soon.
I know Summit Racing sells a nice Aluminium oil pan for a small block, myself I would not want a chrome one just because of the heat they make.
I just put on a 7 quart pan from Moroso and it fit real well but its just Chevy orange not real bling to it.
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**leddzepp** · 08-12-2012, 02:15 AM

whatever valve covers you go with, use perma seal gaskets from fel pro and torque to specs. you will not have any leak issues. problem solved.
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CEE1NG_RED · 08-12-2012, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

whatever valve covers you go with, use perma seal gaskets from fel pro and torque to specs. you will not have any leak issues. problem solved.
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How can you torque to specs if the screw is the hand tight version...

firedog · 08-12-2012, 09:35 PM

I have black valve covers, air cleaner, and oil pan purchased from CFR performance. They have a large selection and if you catch them around holiday weekends they usually have a sale with 20% off. They fit well and no problems with leaks, i used the rubber gaskets with valve covers.

08-11-2012, 08:23 PM	#1
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	'QUALITY' valve cover and engine dress up options.... OK...I seem to have found the leak coming from the valve covers (made in China chrome type). I would like to get a set of tall valve covers in plain design (no stamping of the Chevy logo or name since obviously it is a Chevy in plain sight) and 'quality' chrome or SS and thick, not thin metal. I would also like to replace the cheapo chrome timing cover and possibly the oil pan, but what are my options to 'quality' dress up items??? LMK what you have and where did you get it from? And review of your valve covers and engine dress up. FYI: I have a '67 C10 SWB with a '78 350 Chevy motor and TH350 transmisson. Also, I plan to eventually paint my truck in 'dark/lincoln green' with caramel brown interior. I would prefer something in the 'bling bling' factor, ahaha!! Post pics please... __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver)

08-11-2012, 10:47 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: 'QUALITY' valve cover and engine dress up options.... I myself like aluminium valve covers because they seem to seal so much because they dont flex any, I will be buying some old style Holley MTs covers for my pretty soon. I know Summit Racing sells a nice Aluminium oil pan for a small block, myself I would not want a chrome one just because of the heat they make. I just put on a 7 quart pan from Moroso and it fit real well but its just Chevy orange not real bling to it. Posted via Mobile Device

08-12-2012, 02:15 AM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,037	Re: 'QUALITY' valve cover and engine dress up options.... whatever valve covers you go with, use perma seal gaskets from fel pro and torque to specs. you will not have any leak issues. problem solved. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-12-2012, 09:35 PM	#5
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: 'QUALITY' valve cover and engine dress up options.... I have black valve covers, air cleaner, and oil pan purchased from CFR performance. They have a large selection and if you catch them around holiday weekends they usually have a sale with 20% off. They fit well and no problems with leaks, i used the rubber gaskets with valve covers. __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride



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