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GMCjunkie · 12-11-2004, 11:56 AM

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...69&prmenbr=361

Wanting to get these Edelbrock valve covers for my husband for the 70 step, but not sure if I need the "Tall-350-4249" or the "Low Profile-350-4248" Hes got a 327 in his truck, and I dont see an option for the 327, wouldn't the 350 fit??
Thanks in advance.
junk

dons454s · 12-11-2004, 12:02 PM

the 350 covers will work fine, as long as he dont have any huge roller rockers or anything the low profiles will be good. They are at least as tall as the factory ones.

dubie · 12-11-2004, 12:48 PM

I would go with the talls Junk. They give the impression that the engine is bigger than it really is

You 2 have one of the nicest collection of 67-72's I've seen. I have wanted your hubbies truck for many years now. It has a killer stance as well as that sweet 327!! But it needs some dubification (flames )

Brainchild · 12-11-2004, 01:01 PM

I agree with dubie,get the tall ones,next year the roller rockers will fit under them

jhwkns · 12-11-2004, 01:38 PM

If the alternator is in the factory position it won't clear tall covers easily.

crews · 12-11-2004, 02:33 PM

Jodie- Unless you plan on ( or rather HE plans on ) modifying the valvetrain, I would stay with the lower height ones. The tall ones can be a hassle to get on and off with accesories and such.

Just my opinion, which these days isn't even really worth the 2 cents it costs!!

meathead95 · 12-11-2004, 04:21 PM

i would go with the short ones also

Cethern · 12-11-2004, 05:03 PM

I like tall valve covers myself. I have a set M/T's but I can not use them until I move my Alt from the OEM postion with a newer style mount or a different Alt bracket. Oh the other thing I look for in a valve cover are Baffles

Tx Firefighter · 12-12-2004, 10:17 AM

Who wants to have to change the alternator brackets just to run tall covers?

Also, they usually hit the A/C brackets too.

Short covers are much easier to live with as long as he's not got killer roller valvetrian in the 327.

GMCjunkie · 12-12-2004, 08:26 PM

I went with the short ones, Just linke on my burb, also got the matching air breather...

... Thanks for all the replies!!

**Yukon Jack** · 12-13-2004, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZOOMY

That's what I should've got ! A wife that buys truck parts for her hubby at Christmas !

Exactly!

12-11-2004, 11:56 AM	#1
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Need valve cover help... Christmas gift. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...69&prmenbr=361 Wanting to get these Edelbrock valve covers for my husband for the 70 step, but not sure if I need the "Tall-350-4249" or the "Low Profile-350-4248" Hes got a 327 in his truck, and I dont see an option for the 327, wouldn't the 350 fit?? Thanks in advance. junk __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

12-11-2004, 12:48 PM	#3
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	I would go with the talls Junk. They give the impression that the engine is bigger than it really is You 2 have one of the nicest collection of 67-72's I've seen. I have wanted your hubbies truck for many years now. It has a killer stance as well as that sweet 327!! But it needs some dubification (flames ) __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

12-11-2004, 01:01 PM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I agree with dubie,get the tall ones,next year the roller rockers will fit under them __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-11-2004, 01:38 PM	#5
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	If the alternator is in the factory position it won't clear tall covers easily. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

12-11-2004, 02:33 PM	#6
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Jodie- Unless you plan on ( or rather HE plans on ) modifying the valvetrain, I would stay with the lower height ones. The tall ones can be a hassle to get on and off with accesories and such. Just my opinion, which these days isn't even really worth the 2 cents it costs!! __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

12-11-2004, 12:02 PM	#2
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	the 350 covers will work fine, as long as he dont have any huge roller rockers or anything the low profiles will be good. They are at least as tall as the factory ones.

12-11-2004, 04:21 PM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i would go with the short ones also __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

12-11-2004, 05:03 PM	#8
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	I like tall valve covers myself. I have a set M/T's but I can not use them until I move my Alt from the OEM postion with a newer style mount or a different Alt bracket. Oh the other thing I look for in a valve cover are Baffles __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

12-12-2004, 10:17 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Who wants to have to change the alternator brackets just to run tall covers? Also, they usually hit the A/C brackets too. Short covers are much easier to live with as long as he's not got killer roller valvetrian in the 327. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-12-2004, 08:26 PM	#10
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	I went with the short ones, Just linke on my burb, also got the matching air breather... ... Thanks for all the replies!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4



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