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Old 01-20-2003, 07:06 PM   #1
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which do you guys like?

well when i swap engines i want to get rid of the chrome edelbrock covers and air cleaner that i, and tons of other people have, and put some thing different on it.

these are what i've been looking at.

these are die cast aluminum ones made by dart and would match my dart heads


these are something else i've been looking at. they are made by pro form and are also die cast aluminum and they also have a matching air cleaner and timing chain cover




i like the proform ones cause of the matching set but the darts would kinda show people whats up with the motor. which ones would you pick?
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Old 01-20-2003, 07:34 PM   #2
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Don't like the Dart's at all. Can't handle dull aluminum valve covers. The Proform's are nice looking, and they are licensed by GM, so they have to be up to some pretty decent specs.

I guess, to put it bluntly, I don't like to advertise on my engine. I like anything but names on my covers. I can't explain what it is that turns me off with this, it just does.

But, it's not my engine and it for sure don't matter what I think. It's your's and it matters what you like, not us. Right? Also, not meaning to offend anyone who has this stuff. He did ask which ones we like.
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Old 01-20-2003, 07:40 PM   #3
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Ick on the Dart's The second ones look nice and would match the other parts nicely.
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Old 01-20-2003, 11:15 PM   #4
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Black crinkle!!!
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Old 01-21-2003, 12:13 AM   #5
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How much good does that pirty timing chain cover do?
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Old 01-21-2003, 01:24 AM   #6
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How much good does that pirty timing chain cover do?
when i'm retarding the timing to run the n02 i will see it and smile
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Old 01-21-2003, 01:24 AM   #7
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Old 01-21-2003, 04:16 AM   #8
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Old 01-21-2003, 09:10 AM   #9
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Ick on the Dart's The second ones look nice and would match the other parts nicely.
I agree with king hammer toe.
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Old 01-21-2003, 10:29 AM   #10
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I have to agree with the black! I think it's good that you're not going with all chrome (like some of us). Dare to be different.
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Old 01-21-2003, 11:16 AM   #11
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I like the black ones

Although I'm partial to chrome...guess I'm just going to be a sheep following the herd
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Old 01-22-2003, 03:30 AM   #12
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black ones
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Old 01-22-2003, 03:49 AM   #13
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Go with the black ones over the grey thing.
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Old 01-22-2003, 10:56 AM   #14
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I honestly like the Dart Cylinder heads...but that's my opinion.
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Old 01-22-2003, 02:52 PM   #15
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Go with the stock sheet metal covers painted orange!

My personal favorite.
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Old 01-22-2003, 05:55 PM   #16
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crinkle! but both options are nice...you wouldnt go wrong with either choice
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Old 01-22-2003, 05:57 PM   #17
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i just noticed something....the valve covers look like they have red letters whilce the timing and air cleaner have orange letters...or am i crazy? it would look kinda wierd with orange letters mixed with red ones.
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Old 01-22-2003, 07:02 PM   #18
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I think the back ones. Plus the red logo stands out really nice. Clean but not toooooo fancy.
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Old 01-23-2003, 02:27 AM   #19
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The black ones with the Chevrolet gets my vote!
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Old 01-23-2003, 10:08 PM   #20
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i vote for stock, painted like its factory. go for the stealth factor!
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