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Topic: Do I want tall or normal valve covers? Head gasket question also
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The Rick
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Going with TFS tw heads and 1.6 rrs. Not sure which I need? I could care less about anything really but functionality, not looking for chrome or anything.
Also, I see summit has a tfs head gasket set for like 85$. WOuld that be a good choice? Looking for suggestions on that also please, thanks. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
You guys have been a great help so far ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
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Posts: 868 | From: plumas lake (sacramento area) | Registered: Jul 2001
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Pro50Eric
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i think chrome would look nice..but i would go with tall ones. What lift is your cam? if it's a high lift i'd go with the tall covers. I'd also use a fel-pro head gasket.
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Recently Acquired!! 68 Camaro Outlaw 10.5
Posts: 107 | From: Va | Registered: Nov 2002
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The Rick
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Originally posted by Pro50Eric:
i think chrome would look nice..but i would go with tall ones. What lift is your cam? if it's a high lift i'd go with the tall covers. I'd also use a fel-pro head gasket.
Its a TFS stage 1 cam
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Valve Lift with
1.6 Rockers
(Intake/Exhaust: 499 in./.510 in.
So from my limited experiance its a pretty small cam.
I'm just slowly running out of money so I'm trying to save by avoiding dress up things like chrome or carbon fiber (which I dislike anyways) etc for the time being
Any dealer you suggest for fel-pro gaskets? thanks!
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Posts: 868 | From: plumas lake (sacramento area) | Registered: Jul 2001
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Yellow94GT
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Originally posted by The Rick:
Going with TFS tw heads and 1.6 rrs. Not sure which I need? I could care less about anything really but functionality, not looking for chrome or anything.
Also, I see summit has a tfs head gasket set for like 85$. WOuld that be a good choice? Looking for suggestions on that also please, thanks.
You guys have been a great help so far
What intake are you running? Most tall valve covres will not clear a 5.0 long runner intake.
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1994 GT Bucket that will likely never run
1999 SLOLEEN Twin Turbo Coyote
2008 F250 580 RWHP 1129 RWTQ
Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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The Rick
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
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Originally posted by The Rick:
Going with TFS tw heads and 1.6 rrs. Not sure which I need? I could care less about anything really but functionality, not looking for chrome or anything.
Also, I see summit has a tfs head gasket set for like 85$. WOuld that be a good choice? Looking for suggestions on that also please, thanks.
You guys have been a great help so far
What intake are you running? Most tall valve covres will not clear a 5.0 long runner intake.
I'm running the track heat intake
also, does anyone know what head studs I need? I found many choices for ARP at summit but I'm kinda confused? Any help/experiance is appreciated.
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Posts: 868 | From: plumas lake (sacramento area) | Registered: Jul 2001
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Pro50Eric
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yeah you'd be fine with the normal valve covers. I wouldn't use anything but ARP fasterners. I use them and absolutely love them. U can get the gaskets through summit or jegs.
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Recently Acquired!! 68 Camaro Outlaw 10.5
Posts: 107 | From: Va | Registered: Nov 2002
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Drew B
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get the stock valve covers polished they seal the best.
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Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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Chris M.
Ignore me, all I do is argue online!
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with tfs heads you don't need to use talk valve covers, the lip that the valve cover sits on is raised and will allow you to run the stock valve covers with roller rockers. just don't try doing that with a rocker girdle.
Posts: 2828 | From: West Bay, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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The Rick
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Hmm, If I could stick with the stock covers for now that wouldn't be so bad at all since I honestly don't care that much if it says trickflow all over or whatever ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Anyone know which felpro gasket kit will work? Lots of options on summit! ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Posts: 868 | From: plumas lake (sacramento area) | Registered: Jul 2001
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Chris M.
Ignore me, all I do is argue online!
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if you ever do feel like buying valve covers then might i suggest the black and red ford racing covers, only like $80 from a dealership. awesome looking and they dont need to stay as clean as chrome. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posts: 2828 | From: West Bay, CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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