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jerebus67
03-07-2005, 03:13 PM
Just put a ZZ4 motor in my 67 and the stock valve covers are pretty nasty looking anyone put a nice looking set on with center bolt?
Thanks

Norwoodx55
03-07-2005, 09:10 PM
Don't know if there is such a thing. Better look into the adapters to run the ol primeter bolt style.
Brett

Camaro_Kyle
03-07-2005, 10:04 PM
I know what you mean, I've got a ZZZ with centerbolt heads and had a hell of a time looking for valvecovers. There are a couple of guys on this board that do make some custom fabbed valvecovers. Check out http://www.rfrcustomfab.com/ and also check out the Group purchase page as [email protected] has some pretty nice valve covers.
Kyle

TPI Monte SS
03-08-2005, 06:26 AM
You could get the stock ones powdercoated to make 'em look a little nicer. I had mine done in a bright aluminum finish to match my TPI and headers.

datsbad
03-08-2005, 07:53 AM
just buy the adapters and use any style old valve cover. i have some for sale by the way !

awr68
03-08-2005, 08:15 AM
Summit has center bolt 'fabricated' valve covers or you can find good deals on ebay if you just want a polished cover.....

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?Ntt=fabricated+valve+covers&N=0&part=SUM%2D440336&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch

TA219
03-08-2005, 09:22 AM
e-bay has some ok chrome valve covers made for LT-1s, they are notched on one side to clear a alt. but other then that i think they would work for ya

Camaro Zach
03-08-2005, 09:47 AM
i made these out of steel to fit over the old ones like a "cap". Have you thought about doing anything like that?

TonyL
03-08-2005, 10:52 AM
billet specialties makes some

Clicky (http://www.billetspecialties.com/product.asp?cid=15&scid=96)

62wagon
03-08-2005, 12:39 PM
Moroso makes a die cast polished aluminum set that is pretty nice. I have only seen them in the catalog but OER makes a nice set of finned aluminum covers that are nice and a little different. Just my 2 cents.

justanova
03-08-2005, 07:14 PM
I think gmpp makes some in polished alum. or with a black crinkle finish..

camcojb
03-08-2005, 09:02 PM
Matt here on the site from RFR Fabrication made these for me; awesome work.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/03/turboeng20004-1.jpg

68LSS1
03-08-2005, 11:10 PM
Matt @ RFR is building me some also for my LS1. The neat thing about having someone like Matt fab them is you can make them exactly how you want them. For example I'm having Matt make them taller to clear solid roller lifters, putting our car club/shop name on them, PCV off the back via AN fitting and even got to pick style/size of filler. The sky (or wallet) is the limit. Matt was great to deal with also. There not done yet or I'd post a picture (hint-hint-jfwy Matt).

vette rod
03-08-2005, 11:30 PM
sire components (crc) makes a cool set of carbon fiber covers

Samckitt
07-27-2005, 02:35 PM
How about a set of the composite 96 Vette LT4 covers? Or, the magnesium Vette centerbolt covers are good. If you find a set you will probably have to refinish them & good luck finding a replacement emblem for the drivers side.

MikeDVC
07-27-2005, 04:49 PM
I picked up a older pair of factory steel centerbolt valve covers (less breather holes) and had them powdercoated the same color as the car. I posted pic in vbgarage so you can see.

pushrod243
07-27-2005, 05:29 PM
How about Carbon Fiber? Carbon Components has them I am a dealer if your interested.

harshman
07-27-2005, 06:17 PM
Matt here on the site from RFR Fabrication made these for me; awesome work.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2005/03/turboeng20004-1.jpg
Umm… I’m going to print this and ..umm…. I’ll be right back.

I don’t know what it is about fabricated sheet metal on engines but it does it for me.
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