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Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations #1761885 02/24/15 12:33 PM 02/24/15 12:33 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot
bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota !	Where is the best place to purchase and what brand of valve covers that offer the largest amount of rocker arm clearance and are made well enough to not leak etc . I'm in need of a set

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: bigdad] #1761886 02/24/15 12:39 PM 02/24/15 12:39 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	What rockers? I had issues w/ my H/S and stage VI heads, the rockers over hang the head so I had to go w/ a "reverse lip" design (even had to grind on them) Summit sells a nice set of cast Aluminum units that look nice. If you want a "stockish" look you'll have to remove/modify the baffles. [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1761887 02/24/15 01:37 PM 02/24/15 01:37 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot
bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota !	These will work, just not 100% sure of quality http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ham-1052 and , I'm not all that in love with that style but I'll live with them if need be

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: bigdad] #1761888 02/24/15 03:04 PM 02/24/15 03:04 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA bigtimeauto Trophy Winner
bigtimeauto Trophy Winner Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA	Quote: Where is the best place to purchase and what brand of valve covers that offer the largest amount of rocker arm clearance and are made well enough to not leak etc . I'm in need of a set I use the cast ones from indy. never a leak BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: bigtimeauto] #1761889 02/24/15 03:22 PM 02/24/15 03:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,039 MN J JERICOGTX I Live Here
JERICOGTX I Live Here J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,039 MN	A friend had a set like pictured for his small block, and took them off right away. The reverse lid holds oil, and he was dripping oil all over his clean engine bay, when taking them off. Never had a problem with INDY cast covers either. 69 GTX 68 Road Runner

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: JERICOGTX] #1761890 02/24/15 03:24 PM 02/24/15 03:24 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot
bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota !	The cast ones won't clear the back side of the rocker arm

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: JERICOGTX] #1761891 02/24/15 03:47 PM 02/24/15 03:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Quote: A friend had a set like pictured for his small block, and took them off right away. The reverse lid holds oil, and he was dripping oil all over his clean engine bay, when taking them off. Never had a problem with INDY cast covers either. Well depending on what rockers and heads he has he might not have a choice.

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1761892 02/24/15 03:51 PM 02/24/15 03:51 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,876 Weddington, N.C. Streetwize master
Streetwize master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,876 Weddington, N.C.	ALWAYS throw the Fabricated valve covers on a Bench top belt sander, they can be way out of square as shipped. If they are flat they will seal. WIZE World's Quickest Diahatsu Rocky (??) 414" Stroker Small block Mopar Powered. 10.84 @ 123...and gettin' quicker! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mWzLma3YGI In Car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjXcf95e6v0

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: bigdad] #1761893 02/24/15 04:27 PM 02/24/15 04:27 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 246 Cranberry Twp PA (North of Pit... rumblefish72 enthusiast
rumblefish72 enthusiast Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 246 Cranberry Twp PA (North of Pit...	Kinda pricey at $409 but I don't think you can beat the looks or quality. If you are thinking about a fabricated style valve cover, these look like the ones to buy. The HEMI valve cover is so expensive that they don't even list a price. http://www.4secondsflat.com/valve_covers_and_oil_pans.htm 1972 Pro-Street 'Cuda, 500" Eagle stoker B Block, Eddy RPM heads, Victor Manifold, 850 Mighty Demon, Hemi 4 Speed, Dana 60 w/4.88 gears - Built by Hansen Racing Middlesex - NJ

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: bigdad] #1761894 02/24/15 04:28 PM 02/24/15 04:28 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,236 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,236 Bend,OR USA	I've used Cal Customs, M/T, Mopar and some other cast aluminum covers on a lot of different motors with stock stamp steel, stock ductile iron, Crane extruded alumunim , Harland Sharp rollers to T&D single shaft system with no problems Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: Cab_Burge] #1761895 02/24/15 04:34 PM 02/24/15 04:34 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa L lewtot184 master
lewtot184 master L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa	i think the best bang for the buck is the $35 chrome summits. lot of rocker clearance, baffles, and a little heavier steel than stock. only down side i can see is the need for a chevy pcv, if you use one.

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1761896 02/24/15 04:38 PM 02/24/15 04:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,377 Las Vegas Al_Alguire I Live Here
Al_Alguire I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,377 Las Vegas	IMOI if you go with a sheet metal cover of any kind I would suggest looking for a billet rail one for sure. Most I have used required clearancing a tad. "I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know." "It's never wrong to do the right thing"

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: Al_Alguire] #1761897 02/24/15 04:52 PM 02/24/15 04:52 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot
bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota !	Victor heads, Harland Sharp rockers Too wide The ones I linked will clear I'm sure, I'd like a cast cover but I don't think any of them are wide enough to clear

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: bigdad] #1761898 02/24/15 05:12 PM 02/24/15 05:12 PM
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PC-CHARGER super stock Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 916 MB,CAN	I have the Mancini fabricated covers with HS rockers and RPM heads. Not sure if they would clear the Victor versions though. With Superperformance gaskets, no leaks. http://www.manciniracing.com/bfaalvacoset.html 8439638-IMG_3621.JPG (394 downloads)

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: PC-CHARGER] #1761899 02/24/15 05:24 PM 02/24/15 05:24 PM
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max_maniac master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,354 Aurora, Oh.	Quote: I have the Mancini fabricated covers with HS rockers and RPM heads. Not sure if they would clear the Victor versions though. With Superperformance gaskets, no leaks. http://www.manciniracing.com/bfaalvacoset.html There are the ones I am using with Indy EZ's and HS rockers. However I did end up knocking out the baffles....

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: max_maniac] #1761900 02/24/15 07:04 PM 02/24/15 07:04 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,422 Pittsburgh PA Eric top fuel
Eric top fuel Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,422 Pittsburgh PA	Bigdad I have a set of the older Summit cast aluminum vc's. PM me if you are interested. 5.53 @ 125 1/8th on the launch control..more left in her!

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: Eric] #1761901 02/24/15 08:03 PM 02/24/15 08:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	I use the ones from Mancini like Bigdad posted. I have Hughes 1.6 rockers that give me about .630 lift and I use the blue Moroso gaskets. Just bolted the covers on as I did not modify them any and they fit good and have not had any leaks. I like them alot. Oh and I use EZ heads. Ron

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: bigdad] #1761902 02/24/15 08:16 PM 02/24/15 08:16 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,236 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,236 Bend,OR USA	Quote: Victor heads, Harland Sharp rockers Too wide The ones I linked will clear I'm sure, I'd like a cast cover but I don't think any of them are wide enough to clear I've got a set of Victor M.W. heads on my bracket motor now with Hughes rockers, I'm replacing them with a set of Harland Sharp 1.6 roller rockers as soon as they build and ship them to me I've had two different sets of Valve covers on this motor so far, Cal Custom cast with four breathers on them and the current set of Indy cast covers to use with the new vacume pump. I'll let you know how the Harland Sharps clear the Indy cover in two weeks, hopefully Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: Cab_Burge] #1761903 02/24/15 09:35 PM 02/24/15 09:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,918 Akron, Ohio ProSport I Live Here
ProSport I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,918 Akron, Ohio	I have the $99 Summit Polished aluminum covers and love them, I have Eddy cnc MW heads and Harland Sharp rockers. 8439880-20141123_155406.jpg (502 downloads)

Re: Big Block Mopar valve cover recomendations [Re: ProSport] #1761904 02/24/15 09:41 PM 02/24/15 09:41 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota ! bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot
bigdad OP Still Posting A Lot Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 34,933 S.E. South Dakota !	I called Hughes, ordered a set that should work for now told him to ship them to the machine shop which is about 175 miles away yep .. got the invoice, coming here so, now weather permitting I'll have to drive 340 miles round trip just so we can get it finished and on the dyno by Monday and then I'll need to drive back down again next week why can't people listen ?

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