Big Block valve cover advice...

[azrapse]

I'm putting a 427 into my '69 Chevelle as I write this.

Question - I'd really like to use a set of after-market repro "MOTION" valve covers as shown, see pic, as I'm shooting for an SS427...

...but, I have power brakes, and am concerned as to whether these will clear or not. I've been told they will fit a '69 Camaro with power brakes so a Chevelle should be less restrictive.

Any help is appreciated, my block is in the machine shop now.

Edward.

[Supercar_Kid]

Ed, I've got a set of original finned aluminum Rocket Racing products SS427 valve covers that were sold through Motion Performance. They are chrome plated aluminum and have SS427 badges attached. Not cheap, but they can be bought, let me know if you're interested. They're in mint condition and would be perfect on a day 2 "SS 427" Chevelle resto.

[azrapse]

I'm interested in seeing them, however I'll be out of town until after the holiday.

Can you either post a pic, or e-mail me one? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

[Born30YrsLate]

Hey Erik - If Edwards decides to pass on the valve covers, I'd be interested...PM or email me if he decides not to take them.

[azrapse]

Hey Fred, ...go ahead and pursue, you have my permission. If I had the "real deal" I would definitely invest;

I would still like to see the photos though erik - in case I'd like to replicate some "day 2 for my day 2" over the others I've seen. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif[/img]

[Supercar_Kid]

Here ya go...

[55chevy]

Those look awesome! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] They just don't make the cool stuff like that anymore... I can't picture a big block wearing anything else than finned valve covers. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Born30YrsLate]

Erik - PM or email me what you are asking for the covers.
Thanks,

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

I have a set exactly like the motion ones you show in the picture but mine are Nickey.I have not installed mine yet but when I purchased them I was told they would clear full roller rockers!if they do clear full roller rockers they will not clear the booster because they are taller than the stock ones.I have not installed mine as of this time for I am waiting for them to be completed at the machine shop where they are milling out the holes for the oil cap and breather.Keep us posted if they do clear your booster.

Bobby

[Supercar_Kid]

I'm not sure if my covers would clear a power booster or not, I'd say they would because they aren't terribly tall, but I've never used them so it's hard to say for sure. They definitely won't clear full roller rockers though, they've got cast in drippers that would need to be removed. Even then not sure if they'd clear modern roller rockers. These also have oil fill holes cast in, as well as provisions to be machined out for PCV. Same covers as seen on the cover of the Motion BBC engine guides, 69 vintage.