Help me pic Valve covers for big block!

[67speedfreak]

I would like to get some new valve covers for Agent Orange.

What do you guys think?
Need some suggestions and pictures.

Show me what you got.

Here is a shot of the engine.
I have a new Dart Manifold being polished and a Holley 950 HP going on in a few days.
Thanks,
Brian

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/IMG_1976-1.jpg

[lower90xcab]

i have always like the look of the cast alum. gm performance parts valve covers...

Cast Alum (http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Aluminum-Valve-Cover-Competition-Design-12371244-P164C51.aspx)

Powder coated black (http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Aluminum-VC-Competition-Design-Black-Power-Coated-25534323-P193C51.aspx)

Powder coated orange (http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Orange-Power-Coated-Valve-Cover-25534374-P831C51.aspx)

[Vegas69]

I would have to say body color. Get some fabricated valve covers and have them painted. Sick car by the way!!

[67speedfreak]

i have always like the look of the cast alum. gm performance parts valve covers...

Cast Alum (http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Aluminum-Valve-Cover-Competition-Design-12371244-P164C51.aspx)

Powder coated black (http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Aluminum-VC-Competition-Design-Black-Power-Coated-25534323-P193C51.aspx)

Powder coated orange (http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Orange-Power-Coated-Valve-Cover-25534374-P831C51.aspx)

I like these also. But they have no holes for breathers.

[67speedfreak]

I would have to say body color. Get some fabricated valve covers and have them painted. Sick car by the way!!

Thanks,
I had that thought too.
Was thinking of painting the Cast GM the color of the car.
But again no breather holes?

[Vegas69]

Nothing a hole saw and a grommet or breather system won't fix. Check out my setup on my project.

[67speedfreak]

Nothing a hole saw and a grommet or breather system won't fix. Check out my setup on my project.

Car is looking great.
Love the shots of your motor.
Very clean.

I like the fuel log and valve covers.

Brian

[69bigblock]

I have a set of those gm ones but there polished. Had to drill the holes in them and it wasn't a problem..

[rocketman]

Polsihed sheetmetal I think looks best. love the fab look

[BlownBigBlock]

I guess I'm kinda partial... :) I have a remote breather on the passenger side of the motor. Drilled hole and had a Moroso bung setup for the oil fill. Only stands like 3/8" high, not noticable at all.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/PICT0404-1.jpg

[1969CamaroRS]

Billet Specialties Big Block ball milled valve covers:

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[rocketman]

I guess I'm kinda partial... :) I have a remote breather on the passenger side of the motor. Drilled hole and had a Moroso bung setup for the oil fill. Only stands like 3/8" high, not noticable at all.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/PICT0404-1.jpg

Sweet looking Camaro, and nice powerplant

[69ratfed]

It looks like your engine is black. So, I would go with the black Chevrolet valve cover with the aluminum lettering.

[67speedfreak]

Thanks for the replies and pics!

Keep em coming.

Brian

[69ratfed]

I think Billet Specialties sells the kit for vavle covers that do not have holes. After you cut the hole the pieces screw together. One comes from the inside of valve cover and screws into the one on outside of cover. This way you could use the Chevrolet covers.

[zbugger]

While I'm partial to the cast aluminum covers, as I have them for my small block, I think these are awesome.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BSP%2D96123&N=700+400106+4294919746+4294840121+115&autoview=sku

[gmjj13]

While I'm partial to the cast aluminum covers, as I have them for my small block, I think these are awesome.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BSP%2D96123&N=700+400106+4294919746+4294840121+115&autoview=sku

nice. i think i just found the ones i'm going with. i really like the script on them.:usa:

[John McIntire]

i think that billet specialties also has valve covers that are carved from a chunk of billet. Real pricey too, I think like a grand a set. I can't imagine them selling to well when there are so many other options out there.

[RatMalibu]

here's another vote for body color GM valve covers :woot:

but since your block and everything else underhood is black I suppose black would be the color of choice lol

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/engine-1.jpg

[TonyHuntimer]

This guy has some pretty cool valve covers:
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsouthbayglobal

Here's my engine:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/120300eng2small-1.jpg

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[67speedfreak]

While I'm partial to the cast aluminum covers, as I have them for my small block, I think these are awesome.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BSP%2D96123&N=700+400106+4294919746+4294840121+115&autoview=sku

Those are very nice. They look very vintage.
I could see them more on a street rod, but maybe.

[67speedfreak]

here's another vote for body color GM valve covers :woot:

but since your block and everything else underhood is black I suppose black would be the color of choice lol

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/engine-1.jpg

I do like the cast covers.

[67speedfreak]

Has anyone polished the GM cast covers and maybe paint the scrip black or orange?