LS valve covers idea's/where to get

[syborg tt]

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



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







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]

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]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

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]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

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.

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]

Originally Posted by ironworks

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.

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

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by Bowtieracing

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]

Originally Posted by Bowtieracing

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]

Originally Posted by ironworks

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.

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]

Originally Posted by glassman

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]

Originally Posted by garickman

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