Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Al, you want a refill on that Popcorn? You'll pick up weight if you do. NO!!! Do know how much I'v eaten during these THOUSANDS OF VIEWS!!!
HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Hey Lee, how much weight did you save going to the stock valve covers over the cast alum. versions cos mine cracked on the outer bolt hole and figured I`d go stock steel. Also, do they seal ok being so thin? Thankxxx.......
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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TD. I'm sure a set of stamped steel covers will be lighter than the cast Aluminum that you have had. Easy and cheap to find. The Stamped anodized types are getting a little hard to find these days. The Moroso stamped Dana rear end covers (Also ultra light) are also getting a little harder to find. I'm still looking to find the Gold Moroso/Direct Connect anodized timing chain covers. I suspect those are not easy to seal at all, but are ultra-ultra light.
Man, you started this craze with a simple question that we all know is not so simple, don't you have an antidote handy? LOL. I hated those stamped alum covers.. a little to tight and they leaked... to me, in some places I dont mind the little bit of added weight.... I use the reverse lip MP cast covers and they weigh a ton... I milled off the ribs and logo to help reduce some of the weight.. but they are still pretty heavy.. BUT they dont leak no matter how hard you tighten then... I HATE OIL LEAKS
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I hear ya about leaks Mike but love the stockish look especially runnin 9`s when people think my junk runs low 11`s or high 10`s at best.................
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I hear ya about leaks Mike but love the stockish look especially runnin 9`s when people think my junk runs low 11`s or high 10`s at best................. On my SB junk I have to run the reverse lip covers.. it was pay more for custom covers or these.. I could get these much cheaper with my discount... then I just milled the top off... I took about 1/2" off the top and there is still plenty of material to mount breathers with the rubber seal(thats the way I did the 416)... the ones in the pic I had a sealed system due to a dry sump so it would create a vac.... this is what they look like stock(this was for mock up)
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Those are similar to my MoparPerformance ones except mine use the standard short bolt not the longer deal you have which would totally stop the tab breakage so many have dealt with.
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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I hear you loud and clear PB. That is exactly why I gave 'em a try with the new type gaskets out in the market theses days to see if I could make 'em work. They do with a little bit of tightening and good Moroso blue gaskets. I do go in now and then to give 'em another half turn or so to keep things from loosening up and leaking. I would also think that the new Superformance gaskets made/distributed by a fellow Moparts member here would work fairly well with the dreaded stamped covers.
PS: are those BEST MACHINE covers made by them or just a decal on a aftermarket custom cover? I was just at their shop last month with my car to visit. They were surprised at me just driving in. I was like Yo! ya'll built me a street engine for the street.LOL. Thats just a old decal... I did the covers.. I dont deal with Best anymore.... I knew you were coming into town but I didnt get out to Woodward
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Next time. I do get out there in the Winter as well over the Holidays. I head for south Texas in the winter... I dont like the cold anymore
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Forgot to ask Lee, do HS rockers clear the stock covers? Or do you or anyone else know................
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Re: Real world weight loss program and it` cost..........
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Good question. Probably not with stone stock steel covers being that they have a slightly lower profile and also have baffles underneath the breather holes. Now with the Moroso stamped covers, my Pro-magnum roller tips rockers clear with much room. The covers are a little taller than stock ones because they resemble the HP Direct Connection types. No Breather baffles below the breather holes neither. I'll post some step by step flicks tomorrow if need be.
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