valve covers

[19iroc88]

hey guys im trying to find center bolt valve covers that are a little taller then stock on a 5.7 third gen. The new roller rockers just barely tap the top of the stock cover. If anyone know where i can get them quick let me know.
Thanks

[WildBillyT]

You can also try to stack gaskets if you just need a little clearance.

[19iroc88]

should i use cork or rubber gaskets when stacking or does it matter

[sweetbmxrider]

You sure its hitting the top and not just the baffles? On lt1s, we have to cut the baffles with wide body rockers.

[crainholio]

I have a set of cast aluminum centerbolt valve covers you can try before buying. I had the center webs clearanced by a machine shop and they cleared Comp 1.6 roller rockers without a problem.

They're set up with same locations for oil filler and PCV as factory '88 GTA so they should drop right onto your engine.

[crainholio]

Originally Posted by crainholio

They're set up with same locations for oil filler and PCV as factory '88 GTA so they should drop right onto your engine.

Pics here:
http://warpten.com/carpics/forsale/

[HardcoreZ28]

I believe I have a set that'll work for you as well sitting up in the shop. They are brand new but scratched a bit. If you paint or powdercoat the cast finish you'll never see the scratches. PM me for more info.

[The Fixer]

I got a deal on a set of Jegs tall billet valve covers. They cleared the serpentine brackets and alternator just fine, and I had no more roller rocker interference. Also, if it's just the top of the polylocks hitting the covers, you can get shorter locks or have yours milled down to clear.

[19iroc88]

hey guys thanks for all the info, i took my stockers off and dimpled the cover out where each rocker was tapping. You can barely see what i changed but the tapping went away ill let you know in the future if i wanna pick up some different ones