Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best?
08-03-2003, 02:34 PM
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Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best?
Need some new valve covers for my 72. The top one is chrome and the bottom one is polished.
BTW, there is a big difference in price. The top one is about $35 and the bottom ones about $200.
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BTW, there is a big difference in price. The top one is about $35 and the bottom ones about $200.
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08-03-2003, 02:42 PM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (MassVette)
I can tell ya, the aluminum one won't leak. It will seal perfectly. You'll get tired of the chrome ones shortly after they become leaky and changing them becomes almost an annual event.
Besides, there are some really nice polished aluminum valve covers with ball milled flames now. :cool:
Besides, there are some really nice polished aluminum valve covers with ball milled flames now. :cool:
08-03-2003, 03:23 PM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (MassVette)
Top one--- bottom one looks cheezy, IMHO.................
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08-03-2003, 03:43 PM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (69stingray)
Well I just ordered the top one for $33.12 plus shipping. If I don't like them can always send them back. Sorta cheap, but I wanted chrome and like the look.
08-03-2003, 10:40 PM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (OHSIXX)
Of those two, I like the second one, but personally I like these:
08-03-2003, 11:18 PM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (OHSIXX)
I chose the second ones for my big block. I like the looks and the edge of the valve cover is very rigid and seals well. Either one looks great :thumbs:
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08-04-2003, 02:59 AM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (Obdoc)
Since it's your money, I like the $200.00 ones.... :thumbs: :lol: :lol: :lol:
08-04-2003, 05:30 AM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (OHSIXX)
The top ones are more aggresive looking and the bottom ones are more classic...I like the bottom ones. :thumbs:
08-04-2003, 07:08 AM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (ddecart)
Of those two, I like the second one, but personally I like these:
08-04-2003, 08:28 AM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (OHSIXX)
The top ones are nice looking, but I think they'll leak. Not long ago, I changed my leaking Moroso chrome for the bow tie aluminum. Stopped leaks and looks good to me.
08-04-2003, 09:23 AM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (Obdoc)
I chose the second ones for my big block. I like the looks and the edge of the valve cover is very rigid and seals well. Either one looks great :thumbs:
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I like the chrome ones for looks. The scripting and flags on the aluminum
ones look like import knock-offs - but the polished AL is way :cool:
08-04-2003, 11:55 AM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (OHSIXX)
I like and use the LT-1 valve covers except I paint them crinkle black and then use an emery board to lightly sand the paint off the tops of the ribs giving them a satin finish.
Classic and VERY eye-catching. :thumbs:
Classic and VERY eye-catching. :thumbs:
08-04-2003, 12:30 PM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (MassVette)
Top one--- bottom one looks cheezy, IMHO.................
:yesnod: :lol: :yesnod:
:yesnod: :lol: :yesnod:
The logo on the bottom set blows. And for $200 there are MUCH better versions out there.
08-04-2003, 12:31 PM
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Re: Which Of These Valve Covers Do You Like Best? (Scooter70)
Of those two, I like the second one, but personally I like these:
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