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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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ok i have a quick question, will the stock valve covers work on aluminum heads? was looking at the Canfield 195's and would like to keep the old ones if at all possible at this point in time....dont know if you need this information but the rr are 1.6

Also i have the 1.6 rr on my stock heads right now (think these are called pedastal mounted..) would i need to uprade to a different style with aluminum heads, or are these ok?

Thanks for the help, and if you need anymore info then what i put down to answer my q's just let me know
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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If its a stud mount head you need either get new rockers or get the crane conversion kit and yes you could use stock Fox valve covers as long as there is no baffles.
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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sweet on the valve covers! once less item to buy and i like the look
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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you may have to clearance the baffles a little and or install a double gasket
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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red neck engineering at its finest
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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red neck engineering at its finest
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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^^^^talk to my77stang....he actually designed a trick gasket set up with crush spacers
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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I like aftermarket valve covers, you spent how much for those heads, get some used Ebay ones
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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eh, along with the possible torque converter, lt's, mid pipe, cam, intake, fuel injectors, fuel pump, and everything else it adds up and i can always slap them on later.
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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I stock covers with no baffles on my comp cams pro magnums..
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