cdrod

Anybody have experience with taller-than-stock valve covers? I want more of a stock look for my stroker engine build and planned to reuse the stock valve covers, but I don't think my they will clear my roller rockers. Some have suggested removing the baffles for more clearance but I don't want oil-control issues. I've seen eBay listings for taller-than-stock stamped valve covers of varying height. The stock cover is 2-3/4" (2.75") tall. How tall do taller-than-stock covers need to be to clear roller rockers? The ebay listings are 2.9" and others are as tall as 3-5/8" (3.625"). Thanks
Rodney

cutlassefi

Rodney,
Did you do a search on this topic? It's been covered a million times.

Eddie Hansen

Rod, I bought aset of chrome taller than stockers I think I got them on fleabay they had baffles etc very similar to the ones dick miller offers and they worked fine I am running harlan sharps

drjr56

Depending on how tall.A/C and power brake booster clearance could be an issue.If/when they need to come off.That applies to BB's for sure.

Eddie Hansen

Very good point, I switched to a 9 inch booster during my disc conversion for this very reason.... very very good point...

442craig

I have a set from Bernard Mondello valve covers ($100) for the same issue. I have rollers on my 400 and the stock covers would hit. I have a 11" brake booster that clears fine. The AC and alternator brackets don't fit though.

They do look purty!

Craig

drjr56

Eddie Hansen....Enjoying your build thread Eddie.You do very nice work.It's gonna look and run great..

Eddie Hansen

Thank you sir very much appreciated