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Old 04-30-2006, 04:27 AM
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I need to replace my valve covers, and Im considering a little chrome, any suggestions?

What do you have?

Stock or aftermarket?

If so which ones and why?

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Old 04-30-2006, 05:42 AM
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Why do you have to replace them..? I like the stock ones, cleaned them up and painted them the same colour as the car, looks nice.
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Old 04-30-2006, 06:21 AM
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ya y spend $200 on new ones?
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Old 04-30-2006, 12:38 PM
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ya y spend $200 on new ones?
+1 especially if they don't clear your intake.
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Old 04-30-2006, 12:40 PM
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Old 04-30-2006, 01:11 PM
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Neither of these will fit on a EFI car but here is what I have:



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Old 04-30-2006, 01:39 PM
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^^ Jay i like the motorsport v/c'c
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^^ Jay i like the motorsport v/c'c
I do too but I might sell them.
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Old 04-30-2006, 01:46 PM
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Yea I guess when I take them of Ill clean them real good and spray them black. Any suggestions on paint?
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Get them powder coated.
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