454 Valve Cover Options w/AC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**KyleSeal** · 07-21-2017, 06:42 PM

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?

**kwmech** · 07-21-2017, 08:12 PM

check this out

http://www.moroso.com/

**KyleSeal** · 07-22-2017, 11:37 AM

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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Originally Posted by kwmech

check this out

http://www.moroso.com/

**kwmech** · 07-22-2017, 12:01 PM

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

**78 Big10 454** · 07-22-2017, 01:12 PM

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.

tucsonjwt · 07-22-2017, 06:17 PM

My bbc stock valve covers required metal core valve cover gaskets and spreader bars to stop leaking.

**kwmech** · 07-22-2017, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

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.

tucsonjwt · 07-23-2017, 12:45 PM

As I recall, I spent about $30 on the valve cover gaskets and about $15 on the spreader bars - both purchased online.

07-21-2017, 06:42 PM	#1
KyleSeal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Toano, VA Posts: 882	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? __________________ "Sometimes I do serve as a good bad example. Glad to be of service." My Build Thread (1967 C10, lowered, EFI, daily truck): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830809

07-21-2017, 08:12 PM	#2
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,595	Re: 454 Valve Cover Options w/AC check this out http://www.moroso.com/

07-22-2017, 12:01 PM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,595	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 Attached Images

07-22-2017, 01:12 PM	#5
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 838	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. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

07-22-2017, 06:17 PM	#6
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: 454 Valve Cover Options w/AC My bbc stock valve covers required metal core valve cover gaskets and spreader bars to stop leaking.

07-23-2017, 12:45 PM	#8
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: 454 Valve Cover Options w/AC 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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