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syborg tt 06-12-2013 09:25 AM

I picked up a Bitchen set from Custom Works. They have been used by Katech and other top engine builders. No leaks works for me plus I like carbon it I and carbon is something that will stand the test of time and won't date a build.

http://www.customworksproducts.com/c...ber-parts.html

http://www.customworksproducts.com/u...75033_orig.jpg

and here are the Edelbrock Coil Covers that we were going to use.

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/...rock%20015.JPG

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/...rock%20018.JPG

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/...rock%20012.JPG

I am fairly certain someone makes billet coil covers for the coils if you plan to leave your coils exposed. I think they are also good option if that is your plan. ( which is what we plan to do )

Ron in SoCal 06-12-2013 10:28 AM

Marty - I have heard some complaints in the past about leaky CF valve covers. Not sure whose brand tho. Looks like they come with an o-ring grove for sealing. Have you run these for any length of time? Also, what are the screws on the interior side (top right in the pic)...Katech mount holes?

Thx buddy!

ironworks 06-12-2013 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 486018)
Marty - I have heard some complaints in the past about leaky CF valve covers. Not sure whose brand tho. Looks like they come with an o-ring grove for sealing. Have you run these for any length of time? Also, what are the screws on the interior side (top right in the pic)...Katech mount holes?

Thx buddy!

Those covers do leak. They just don't seem to be able to stand the engine compartment heat from my experience. I had to swap a set out. They might be better now, but the set I had needed to be retorqued constantly. I think most automotive aftermarket carbon parts are not made with the best materials and do do well with ultra violet rays and engine temp. Real carbon parts cost big money and I'm not convinced the aftermarket will pay the money for top quality.

syborg tt 06-12-2013 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 486018)
Marty - I have heard some complaints in the past about leaky CF valve covers. Not sure whose brand tho. Looks like they come with an o-ring grove for sealing. Have you run these for any length of time?

Thx buddy!

They are currently on the motor and have only run a few times. A local guy has them on his 9 Second firebird and hasn't had a problem with leaks to date. I am hoping I get just as lucky because I really like how they look.

Quote:

Also, what are the screws on the interior side (top right in the pic)...Katech mount holes?
Those hold the aluminum brackets to the interior side of the valve covers.

ps - Very few aftermarket valve covers will ever work as good as a factory valve cover no matter who is making them as most suppliers don't have the money to match the OE quality.

Bowtieracing 06-12-2013 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 485990)
Some more pics for you. These covers have the recess machined in the top surface. I have the covers in both styles. Smooth and Recessed.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...12-2013010.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...12-2013009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...12-2013007.jpg

Is thery any change of using stock coils and plug wires on these? Look really nice!

ironworks 06-12-2013 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtieracing (Post 486050)
Is thery any change of using stock coils and plug wires on these? Look really nice!

These were designed to relocate the coils with our brackets and use the cut to length MSD plug wires. I suppose something could be make to mount the coils and such but seems like a lot of work to cover up the fancy covers.

Rodger

syborg tt 06-12-2013 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtieracing (Post 486050)
Is thery any change of using stock coils and plug wires on these? Look really nice!

You could buy the brackets from Customworks Products coil brackets add $159 pair and install them on the Ironworks Valve Covers.

glassman 06-12-2013 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ironworks (Post 485990)
Some more pics for you. These covers have the recess machined in the top surface. I have the covers in both styles. Smooth and Recessed.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...12-2013010.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...12-2013009.jpg
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/t...12-2013007.jpg

I like those alot. Engraving " Camaro SS " or something of the like across the top and anodizing blue. Can u get anodizing locally? thanx, Mike

garickman 06-12-2013 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by glassman (Post 486134)
I like those alot. Engraving " Camaro SS " or something of the like across the top and anodizing blue. Can u get anodizing locally? thanx, Mike

I posted this link once already but not sure if you saw it. They do custom engraving and anodizing.

http://schwartzperformance.com/billet-lsx-valve-covers/

glassman 06-12-2013 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by garickman (Post 486137)
I posted this link once already but not sure if you saw it. They do custom engraving and anodizing.

http://schwartzperformance.com/billet-lsx-valve-covers/

I think i missed that greg, thanks for the link. I could send them a drawing of what i want to get a final #$$. thanx


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