Why are center-bolt valve covers so f$%#^g expensive?
12-25-2004, 12:53 AM
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Why are center-bolt valve covers so expensive?
Why? Why are they so expensive? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place. Where can I get them for cheap? Anybody know how much OEM covers are?
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12-25-2004, 01:17 AM
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Re: Why are center-bolt valve covers so f$%#^g expensive?
Who do you think they sell more to? Centerbolt people or Perimeter bolt people? Pretty much every company that makes valve covers has them for Perimeter bolt ones but not everyone has Centerbolt ones.
12-25-2004, 07:39 AM
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Re: Why are center-bolt valve covers so f$%#^g expensive?
Originally Posted by aklim
Who do you think they sell more to? Centerbolt people or Perimeter bolt people? Pretty much every company that makes valve covers has them for Perimeter bolt ones but not everyone has Centerbolt ones.
Yea but now you can buy a kit that switches your Centerbolt valve covers over to perimeter ones.
Summit racing has them
TFS-31500811 Valve Cover Adapters, Chevy Small Block, Zinc, Black, Pair
$99.95
Trick Flow Valve Cover Adapters for Small Chevrolet
These Trick Flow valve cover adapters allow you to run early-style valve covers with your late-model Chevrolet's centerbolt heads. Plus, the adapters give you the option of running a stud girdle to increase valvetrain stability and improve overall performance. The adapters come with all necessary hardware and gaskets.
12-25-2004, 07:24 PM
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Re: Why are center-bolt valve covers so f$%#^g expensive?
The only problem with the adapters is that by the time I purchase the adapters AND perimeter valve covers, I would be in deeper than a set of centerbolts.
I hadn't thought about eBay, good idea.
Thanks!
I hadn't thought about eBay, good idea.
Thanks!
12-25-2004, 08:35 PM
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Re: Why are center-bolt valve covers so f$%#^g expensive?
Are you looking at cast covers or fabricated aluminum covers? Most cast covers run around $100 or less, but fabricated aluminum covers are usually $250+ a set.
12-26-2004, 05:31 PM
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Re: Why are center-bolt valve covers so f$%#^g expensive?
12-26-2004, 07:33 PM
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Re: Why are center-bolt valve covers so f$%#^g expensive?
You can get the GM chrome red bow tie ones at local Super Chevy shows or
swap meets for anywhere from $80-$100. I have had them on my 87 with no leaks with Mobil 1. I did have some rust specks from my car sitting for awhile but some chrome polish and rust neutralizer cleaned them right up!
I bought the Wiseco? ones from Jeg's a few years back and they leaked oil near the back side and had to return them to Jeg's
swap meets for anywhere from $80-$100. I have had them on my 87 with no leaks with Mobil 1. I did have some rust specks from my car sitting for awhile but some chrome polish and rust neutralizer cleaned them right up!
I bought the Wiseco? ones from Jeg's a few years back and they leaked oil near the back side and had to return them to Jeg's
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