396 427 66-67 Cal smog help.

[AMANOCC]

Bill W, did the all L35s have painted valve covers, maybe the half moon bracket was only on the chrome, or high HP motors?

[67since67]

All '67 SS 396 Chevelles had chrome valve covers regardless of HP rating. I believe that is true of 396 Camaros also. L35 big cars (B-body) had painted covers.

[69L78]

Originally Posted by AMANOCC

Bill W, did the all L35s have painted valve covers, maybe the half moon bracket was only on the chrome, or high HP motors?

Here is the BB valve cover you are referring to, this one is the HP version with the dripper's, but I have personally seen the non-dripper version at Corvette's at Carlisle a couple years ago, it was a complete A.I.R. CA only smog setup off a 67 427-390 HP with non dripper chrome valve covers.

[MJV1953]

The only "427" 1967 Corvettes that came from the factory with chrome valve covers were the L88 and L89 engines.

[69L78]

Originally Posted by MJV1953

The only "427" 1967 Corvettes that came from the factory with chrome valve covers were the L88 and L89 engines.

So what you are suggesting is that my valve cover shown in the pic would have been on a HP CA A.I.R 67 Camaro Chevelle being it has the drippers.

[RPOLS3]

Originally Posted by MJV1953

The only "427" 1967 Corvettes that came from the factory with chrome valve covers were the L88 and L89 engines.

67 L88's had painted valve covers

[MJV1953]

My bad. You are correct. It is L89 only that has Chrome valve covers for 1967 Corvettes.