The next part of my install - was prepping and painting the LSA/LS9 valve covers.
I had used a set of Holley LS valve covers on my E-Force install on the Corvette - and I had nothing but issues with them.
I had PCV/oiling issues since the E-Force eliminated the valley port vent - and made you use the drivers side rear port vent for the new PCV routing.
This lead to a lot of oil getting sucked up through the Holley valve cover - and went straight into the blower. The Holleys did not have a built in check valve - and this contributed to the oiling issue.
The Holley Valve covers also leaked oil out of the center bolt holes - as well as the perimeter gaskets as well.
This lead me to return the Holleys and go with the LSA/LS9 valve covers.
I prepped and painted the valve covers - and added a check valve/catch can on the Corvette and this solved all of my pcv/oiling issues.
Since I did not want to repeat/have any of those issues on the SS - I bought another set of LSA/LS9 valve covers.
I tore the new valve covers down, cleaned up the outer surface - and then painted them with VHT Engine primer and then VHT GM Flat Black Engine Paint.
It took 3 coats of primer - 2 light coats, 1 heavy coat and I was ready to paint. It took 3 coats of base - again 2 light and 1 heavy coat.
Parts used:
LSA Valve Cover - Drivers - 12637688 -
http://amzn.to/2sELwZM
LSA Valve Cover - Passenger - 12637686
LSA Supercharger
Here are the final pics:
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