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**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2003, 12:59 AM

I have been looking for a set of valve covers for the LS1 in my Blazer. K-Tech makes a pair, but they have Corvette cast in them. Here is a set I found this weekend at HeatWave. What do y'all think...

**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2003, 01:00 AM

Here's another view....

brad2 · 07-26-2003, 01:05 AM

Smooth the surface on those and they would look pretty nice. Of course I haven't seen a lot of LS1 valve covers to compare it to.

**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2003, 01:25 AM

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Originally posted by brad2
....I haven't seen a lot of LS1 valve covers to compare it to.

That's the problem. LS1's don't have valve covers. They have all the valve train in the head, so they have a flat lid, rather than the tradational cover like the one shown.

The LT1 or LS1 is designed to be really low profile, so it fits undr the hood of F-bodies, or Vette's. Under the hood of our trucks they look stomped on. I raised mine up as far as possible, but still need to add more height to it.....

Jonboy · 07-26-2003, 07:59 AM

can you get those polished? I am guessing the black rail is to relocate the coils, so that would look pretty nice.

**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2003, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by Jonboy
can you get those polished? I am guessing the black rail is to relocate the coils, so that would look pretty nice.

They don't offer them polished yet. Considering the cost, I wouldn't want to add any option from them anyway.

Yes, those coil brackets are ther icing on the cake. If it weren't for them, it would be hard to justify the expense...

phantom dually · 07-26-2003, 11:09 AM

Do some powder coating to the covers and the bracket for the coils and it will look good.

LOHRTBT · 07-27-2003, 02:46 PM

If I were you I would just get the FRC's THere are tons of custom ones and some very nice chrome kits for them from www.autobuffs.net

**N2TRUX** · 07-27-2003, 03:01 PM

That would be too normal. The fuel rail covers can be made to look nice, but that doesn't help with the motor looking squished. I need something to add height to it.
I will probably wind up with one of these to solve the issue-

SCOTI · 07-27-2003, 04:08 PM

Ken, that still gets my vote. I really liked the looks of the one we saw @ Goodguys last year. My only concern would be effort vs. end result.

brad2 · 07-27-2003, 09:01 PM

I really like the looks of that blown LS1. Funny you mentioned size. My Jimmy had a nice little 350 in it and I was going to use it. After we got going I thought that engine bay needs a big block. It was a size issue. Ok.......no funny jokes about size

**N2TRUX** · 07-28-2003, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
Ken, that still gets my vote. I really liked the looks of the one we saw @ Goodguys last year. My only concern would be effort vs. end result.

Yeah, me too Scot. I haven't been able to get past it yet. The 5k is still stuck in my throat, but if I swallow really hard, I might not choke...

**N2TRUX** · 07-28-2003, 12:17 AM

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Originally posted by brad2
I really like the looks of that blown LS1. Funny you mentioned size. My Jimmy had a nice little 350 in it and I was going to use it. After we got going I thought that engine bay needs a big block. It was a size issue. Ok.......no funny jokes about size

If my Blazer had started with a decent 350, I might have left it alone. It was born with a 305 that started life with only 150 hp. It had 200k miles on it when I bought it, and was running good, but not for long. It's in a better place now.

I looked hard at the 502/502 as well. I even considered the Ram Jet 502 when it came along. I decided to go with the LS1 to be different. Too bad it's taking so long to get done. Now days you can't swing a dead cat without hitting an LS1 coversion...

Our trucks are just like real life "size does matter"....

07-26-2003, 12:59 AM	#1
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07-26-2003, 01:00 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Here's another view.... Attached Images

07-26-2003, 01:05 AM	#3
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Smooth the surface on those and they would look pretty nice. Of course I haven't seen a lot of LS1 valve covers to compare it to. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

07-26-2003, 07:59 AM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	can you get those polished? I am guessing the black rail is to relocate the coils, so that would look pretty nice. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-26-2003, 11:09 AM	#7
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Do some powder coating to the covers and the bracket for the coils and it will look good. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

07-27-2003, 02:46 PM	#8
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	If I were you I would just get the FRC's THere are tons of custom ones and some very nice chrome kits for them from www.autobuffs.net __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

07-27-2003, 03:01 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	That would be too normal. The fuel rail covers can be made to look nice, but that doesn't help with the motor looking squished. I need something to add height to it. I will probably wind up with one of these to solve the issue-

07-27-2003, 04:08 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Ken, that still gets my vote. I really liked the looks of the one we saw @ Goodguys last year. My only concern would be effort vs. end result. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-27-2003, 09:01 PM	#11
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	I really like the looks of that blown LS1. Funny you mentioned size. My Jimmy had a nice little 350 in it and I was going to use it. After we got going I thought that engine bay needs a big block. It was a size issue. Ok.......no funny jokes about size __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

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