which valve covers to get ? moroso or edelbrock

shaks 442 clone · 02-10-2008, 12:09 AM

which should i get i found some used moroso's for 35 bucks or should i get some new edelbrock signature series for 40 ?

is either better then the other?

J-(Chicago) · 02-10-2008, 12:18 AM

I'd take either one. Sounds like a good price on both if they are nice condition.

shaks 442 clone · 02-10-2008, 01:28 AM

the edelbrocks would be brand new from work and with 30% off they might be cheaper the 40

the only thing is the moroso's are taller and i heard thats better for something

J-(Chicago) · 02-10-2008, 06:22 AM

Better for hitting your power brake booster when you drop the motor in

shaks 442 clone · 02-10-2008, 10:32 AM

dang thats true i guess i'll just stick with the edelbrocks unless someone else wants to chime in with another opinion

Olds64 · 02-10-2008, 01:00 PM

I think the Moroso valve covers would be cooler.

88 coupe · 02-10-2008, 10:52 PM

I've always used whatever came with the engine, and bought beer with the money I saved.

Norm

shaks 442 clone · 02-10-2008, 11:39 PM

i think i could sell the stock ones for about the money if not more then the new ones norm

dan2286 · 03-03-2008, 03:25 PM

Taller valve covers are used if you have a larger ratio rocker arm.

Warhead · 03-05-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan2286

Taller valve covers are used if you have a larger ratio rocker arm.

Taller ones are used when you are running studs, and polylocks with an adjustable valvetrain that will not clear a stock valvecover baffles. The rockers usually do not have problems.

dan2286 · 03-05-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhead

Taller ones are used when you are running studs, and polylocks with an adjustable valvetrain that will not clear a stock valvecover baffles. The rockers usually do not have problems.

Sorry about that, that does make more sense. Ive never personally had a need for taller valve covers, just from what I have heard from other people. Im sure you know how that usually works.

88 coupe · 03-06-2008, 02:04 PM

Warhead,

From ROP? If so, you will be an asset to the site.

Either way, welcome.

Norm

Warhead · 03-06-2008, 04:32 PM

Yup, the same.
Thanks 88!

71 delta88guy · 03-16-2008, 09:40 AM

Why not use aluminum covers? stock height,much better clamping force,looks so much better,won't rust after a year like the chrome ones do-been there already. Can be had for 75 to 200 bucks depending on condition. Clean up some grungy ones ,paint them and you're all set.

02-10-2008, 12:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
shaks 442 clone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hayward, california Posts: 229	which valve covers to get ? moroso or edelbrock which should i get i found some used moroso's for 35 bucks or should i get some new edelbrock signature series for 40 ? is either better then the other? __________________ my cutlass as of 08/27/2007

02-10-2008, 12:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,588	I'd take either one. Sounds like a good price on both if they are nice condition. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

02-10-2008, 01:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
shaks 442 clone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hayward, california Posts: 229	the edelbrocks would be brand new from work and with 30% off they might be cheaper the 40 the only thing is the moroso's are taller and i heard thats better for something __________________ my cutlass as of 08/27/2007

02-10-2008, 06:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,588	Better for hitting your power brake booster when you drop the motor in __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

02-10-2008, 10:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
shaks 442 clone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hayward, california Posts: 229	dang thats true i guess i'll just stick with the edelbrocks unless someone else wants to chime in with another opinion __________________ my cutlass as of 08/27/2007

02-10-2008, 01:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 1,657	I think the Moroso valve covers would be cooler. __________________ "Some men are Baptists, others Catholics. My father was an OLDSMOBILE man." Ralphie Billingsley A Christmas Story 1983 "We rei-eign, supreme, ooooh god! Burrito supreme, and a chicken supreme, and a CUTLASS SUPREME!" Tenacious D 2007

02-10-2008, 11:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
shaks 442 clone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hayward, california Posts: 229	i think i could sell the stock ones for about the money if not more then the new ones norm __________________ my cutlass as of 08/27/2007

03-03-2008, 03:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
dan2286 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	Taller valve covers are used if you have a larger ratio rocker arm.

03-06-2008, 04:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Warhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 90	Yup, the same. Thanks 88!

03-16-2008, 09:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
71 delta88guy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 68	Why not use aluminum covers? stock height,much better clamping force,looks so much better,won't rust after a year like the chrome ones do-been there already. Can be had for 75 to 200 bucks depending on condition. Clean up some grungy ones ,paint them and you're all set.

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