Posted By: ChickMaggot
LA Valve cover on Magnum head? - 05/27/08 12:42 AM
Visually, it doesn't appear that it will work, but I've heard some of you guys say it's possible. Anyone ever tried it?
I'd like to go Magnum, but I'd also like to keep my M/T's.
Posted By: aspenrt360
Re: LA Valve cover on Magnum head? - 05/27/08 01:03 AM
i run them on my magnum heads with no problems at all go for it
Posted By: GO_Fish
Re: LA Valve cover on Magnum head? - 05/27/08 02:29 AM
I run stock '68 318 valve covers on my Mag heads, no leaks, no troubles. I used the gray MP re-usable LA valve cover gaskets, glued to the valve cover, nothing between the gasket and the Mag head.
Posted By: dgc333
Re: LA Valve cover on Magnum head? - 05/27/08 12:40 PM
I have the cast MP LA covers on my magnum heads, I am also using the MP composite LA valve cover gasket. It's over 20K miles with no leaks and I have had the valve covers on an off several times with the same composite gasket too.
Posted By: mopars4ever
Re: LA Valve cover on Magnum head? - 05/27/08 01:54 PM
Are bolt holes in the same location? Don`t know just asking? Mike
Posted By: James74
Re: LA Valve cover on Magnum head? - 05/27/08 07:58 PM
cheapo summit $20 valve covers, with cheapo fel-pro gaskets on mine. No leaks so far
Posted By: blk00rt
Re: LA Valve cover on Magnum head? - 05/28/08 12:03 AM
I have the magnum motor with the serpentine accessory brackets on my truck. I tried the LA valve covers on my mag motor and they hit the back of the alternator. this is a 2000 motor.
I have heard of some using them and they do line up, some seal good some leak..its a crap shoot.
Id say try it especially since mopar valve covers for the mag motor are expensive...like 200.00 a pair.
Posted By: ChickMaggot
Re: LA Valve cover on Magnum head? - 05/28/08 03:51 AM
Thanks for all the input guys. I'm pretty confident in picking up a crate motor and having it look cosmetically pleasing. Looks like my 360 exhaust manifolds will even work as well.
