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Old 07-21-2017, 06:42 PM   #1
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454 Valve Cover Options w/AC

Ive got a 1984 K30 with the 454. It has factory ac, which I like.

I would love to run the tall Moroso stamped gold valve covers, but I'm sure it wont work with stock AC. Does Moroso offer a short style valve cover that is stamped with the 'MOROSO' logo in it?
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Old 07-21-2017, 08:12 PM   #2
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Re: 454 Valve Cover Options w/AC

check this out

http://www.moroso.com/
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Old 07-22-2017, 11:37 AM   #3
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Re: 454 Valve Cover Options w/AC

I checked there the other day. Nothing. I didnt know if anyone had ever seen anything for resale or used items. So hard to find good looking non chrome short valve covers.

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Old 07-22-2017, 12:01 PM   #4
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Re: 454 Valve Cover Options w/AC

I always end up keeping the stock valve covers with a nice paint job and a little detailing. They are the only ones that don't seem to leak. Chrome are the worst. Nothing fancy here on my 68 gmc
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Old 07-22-2017, 01:12 PM   #5
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Re: 454 Valve Cover Options w/AC

I agree. I went through chrome and aluminum valve covers left and right. Used quality gaskets and sealers and they still leaked. Repainted the stock ones and problem solved.
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Old 07-22-2017, 06:17 PM   #6
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Re: 454 Valve Cover Options w/AC

My bbc stock valve covers required metal core valve cover gaskets and spreader bars to stop leaking.
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Old 07-22-2017, 11:14 PM   #7
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My bbc stock valve covers required metal core valve cover gaskets and spreader bars to stop leaking.
That happens to be what I used on that truck. Got all the pieces from pic-n-pull for 25$, gaskets and all.
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Old 07-23-2017, 12:45 PM   #8
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As I recall, I spent about $30 on the valve cover gaskets and about $15 on the spreader bars - both purchased online.
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