Nice aftermarket Valve Covers? (added engine bay shots)

[Matt94GT]

anyone know a good and nice looking set? Maybe brushed aluminum instead of chrome? or should I go chrome, I have a chrome bbk cai, chrome alt, chrome rad cover and polished upper and lower intake. So im doing my intake gaskets might as well throw on new valve covers since im still running the stockers while im in there.

post pics!!

thanks

 

[Javi]

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Trick flow Cast Aluminum

 

[94Pro-5.0]

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I think the best looking covers for the price are the Ford Racing chrome tall covers.

 

[realitygt]

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I don't like chrome on an engine bay. unless it's very suddle like maybe only the inlet tube or something. plus if you don't keep up on it , it always looks dirty and will develop spots of stuff (not really rust) on it that u can't get off.

 

[Urban Legend]

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The tall covers are cool as long as they will clear everything.

 

[uncltrvlnmatt]

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Not big on chrome stuff under the hood. Especially valve covers. Chrome hold in heat, get brushed allluminum or have yours powder coated.

 

[trav_19]

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I don't like chrome on an engine bay. unless it's very suddle like maybe only the inlet tube or something. plus if you don't keep up on it , it always looks dirty and will develop spots of stuff (not really rust) on it that u can't get off.

have you seen matts car lol i dont think you have to worry about keeping it maintained lol :hammer:

and i agree the tall ford racing valve covers are the best looking....you could always try the carbon fiber ones that upr has

 

[Matt94GT]

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doesnt ford make powdercoated black ones with red text? those might look cool?

 

[trav_19]

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doesnt ford make powdercoated black ones with red text? those might look cool?

yes and im undecided on my 408 if i want the chrome or the black ones lol i have been down this road many times lol

 

[Paul]

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Yay for stock fox valve covers!

 

[Matt94GT]

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hurmm keep bringin on the pics those look good paul

 

[Steve-Oh]

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+1 for just having the stockers coated!!!

 

[Paul]

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Stock fox valve covers are quite nice. They seal well and are short enough to clear the intake without all kinds of spacer madness. You need to grind them inside a little bit to clear roller rockers, then sand them down for a while to smooth them out, then just powdercoat them. The best part is, they can usually be had for free or near-free.

Paul.

 

[realitygt]

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those look 10x better than almost all of the aftermarket valve covers

 

[Paul]

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They cost me nothing other than a couple ounces of powdercoat and an afternoon's worth of work.

 

[94Pro-5.0]

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i have polished ford motorsport valve covers. they had tons of clearance issues and are a pita to keep clean. they look great, but i love bling under the hood.

 

[Matt94GT]

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hurmm what about just getting my stockers powercoated dark silver?

 

[Dalamar]

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send em to Paul!

 

[OnyxCobra]

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those look 10x better than almost all of the aftermarket valve covers

agreed, that looks sick man.

 

[Lightning Struck]

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I would NEVER put a set of covers on that has a name brand on them and the heads under them NOT the same. Thats just a knack I have, the stockers re-finished looks good to me