Valve Covers for W9 heads?

Posted By: ADakotaRTGuy

Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 04/28/11 08:25 PM

I am coming from Magnum heads and was going to use a set of Doug Lee valve covers, but not sure if they will work since I know the valve springs come really close to the edge.

http://www.propan.net/vcmopar2.htm

Think they will work? I know they are 5 bolt vs the 10 bolt, but not sure if they will have enough clearance.

Any other valve covers that look good and work?

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 04/28/11 08:41 PM

Cant really tell from the pic... I use the reverse lip
covers from MP and still have to clearance the cover
and gasket to clear the springs

Posted By: ADakotaRTGuy

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 06/11/11 04:09 PM

Anyone know if these will work?

P5155525

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mopar-Performance/312/P5155525/10002/-1?parentProductId=1513384

Mr P_body, who cleaned up the covers for you? I love the way those look.

Posted By: DakFink

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/13/11 04:47 AM

Quote:

Anyone know if these will work?

P5155525

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mopar-Performance/312/P5155525/10002/-1?parentProductId=1513384

Mr P_body, who cleaned up the covers for you? I love the way those look.

Anybody???

I am looking at the same thing!!! I have the Mopar Perf. cast Valve Covers that they sell for the W9 heads but the things feel like they weigh 5-10lbs each. THEY are heavy. Looking for something Lighter weight!!!

As many Different Valve Covers as I have seen on small blocks I can't believe there is no feed back, at least on other options.

Posted By: ADakotaRTGuy

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/13/11 04:58 AM

Ryan said that the Pro Comp ones work well.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/13/11 05:03 AM

Quote:

Anyone know if these will work?

P5155525

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mopar-Performance/312/P5155525/10002/-1?parentProductId=1513384

Mr P_body, who cleaned up the covers for you? I love the way those look.

I milled all the ribs and Mopar logo off then sanded
them nice(like doing body work) then have them coated
EDIT
those look like a reverse lip cover so yeah I agree
with Ryan..... BUT you will need to grind/mill for
the valve springs... same on the gasket

Posted By: DakFink

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/13/11 07:05 AM

Thanks guys!!

Pro Comps look reasonable.

Posted By: Hot 340

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/30/11 05:33 PM

gonna put this back up...my w9's are at Ryans so I cant check myself....can a stamped v/c be used on these heads?

Posted By: 1967dartgt

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/30/11 08:07 PM

I have fab alum valve covers on mine just a little grinding to get it to clear valve springs.

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/30/11 08:15 PM

Quote:

gonna put this back up...my w9's are at Ryans so I cant check myself....can a stamped v/c be used on these heads?

If it has a standard lip/flange that goes outwards
then no it wont fit... the wall would be into the springs

Posted By: 1967dartgt

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/30/11 08:22 PM

Here's a pic

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Posted By: Hot 340

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/30/11 11:09 PM

Quote:

Here's a pic

Ok, thanks guys. I wanted to bolt on a set of old school gold anodized morosos but guess that aint happening

. By the way Brad, who made your headers?

Posted By: 1967dartgt

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/30/11 11:13 PM

Lance Rice made them 2in to 3 1\2 collectors.

Posted By: Hot 340

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 09/30/11 11:34 PM

Quote:

Lance Rice made them 2in to 3 1\2 collectors.

You have a pm

Posted By: 1967dartgt

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 02:58 AM

Here are some of the headers

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Posted By: 1967dartgt

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 03:02 AM

Driver side

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Posted By: 340RICK

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 03:11 AM

The valve covers Brad has on his 9's are made by Doug Lee and are the best I have ever seen.

Posted By: DakFink

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 05:06 AM

Rick,

Doesn't Doug Lee have a web-site?

Got a link?? Have always heard he make some very nice ones.

I just totally forgot about him.

I ordered the ProComps BUT they are on back-order.

Thanks,
Kenny

Posted By: ADakotaRTGuy

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 05:08 AM

Quote:

Rick,

Doesn't Doug Lee have a web-site?

Got a link?? Have always heard he make some very nice ones.

I just totally forgot about him.

I ordered the ProComps BUT they are on back-order.

Thanks,
Kenny

Ken,

Google not work for you in Afghan? See if he can swing a deal for 2.

http://www.propan.net/

Posted By: Plumb Wired

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 05:10 AM

I have used the Doug Lee's in the past on a couple of engines, still have a set stashed away. Very nice pieces!

Mike Gray

Attached picture 6850272-DougLeeSBMValveCovers.JPG

Attached picture 6850272-DougLeeSBMValveCovers.JPG

Posted By: DakFink

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 10:21 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Rick,

Doesn't Doug Lee have a web-site?

Got a link?? Have always heard he make some very nice ones.

I just totally forgot about him.

I ordered the ProComps BUT they are on back-order.

Thanks,
Kenny

Ken,

Google not work for you in Afghan? See if he can swing a deal for 2.

http://www.propan.net/

Only when it wants to!!!! I was busy yesterday didn't have time to wait on it to make up it's mind!!! LOL!!

Thanks!!!

Posted By: Evil Spirit

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 05:59 PM

Quote:

Cant really tell from the pic... I use the reverse lip
covers from MP and still have to clearance the cover
and gasket to clear the springs

Are those the ones that the top was ribbed, and is about 1/2" thick? If so, I've had a set on the shelf for 3-4 years that I'm trying to decide what I want to do with them. I like the looks of yours - the polished look is what I'm shooting for, but I want to toss them on a Bridgeport and put them on a "diet".

Posted By: jg309

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/01/11 11:55 PM

i've got a set of dougs on my w9's, the bottom rail that sets on the head is up & down instead of flat like most others, we had to trim the gkts. but no problim with valve covers,doug makes good parts

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/02/11 12:18 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Cant really tell from the pic... I use the reverse lip
covers from MP and still have to clearance the cover
and gasket to clear the springs

Are those the ones that the top was ribbed, and is about 1/2" thick? If so, I've had a set on the shelf for 3-4 years that I'm trying to decide what I want to do with them. I like the looks of yours - the polished look is what I'm shooting for, but I want to toss them on a Bridgeport and put them on a "diet".

Yes... thats what I did... put them on the mill

Posted By: Evil Spirit

Re: Valve Covers for W9 heads? - 10/02/11 02:26 AM

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Cant really tell from the pic... I use the reverse lip
covers from MP and still have to clearance the cover
and gasket to clear the springs

Are those the ones that the top was ribbed, and is about 1/2" thick? If so, I've had a set on the shelf for 3-4 years that I'm trying to decide what I want to do with them. I like the looks of yours - the polished look is what I'm shooting for, but I want to toss them on a Bridgeport and put them on a "diet".

Yes... thats what I did... put them on the mill

I already had tubes welded into them for breathers, but I can knock them back out to do some milling. I figure on milling the insides to lighten them, then milling the ribs off the top and smooth the covers for polishing, maybe a custom logo CNC'ed into the top. Nice covers, just a little "chubby"...