Real Decision 2020--Valve Covers

[roll_the_dice]

Since we are already in a voting mind frame, I was hoping you could help me decide.

I hope to be finished with my truck in the next couple of weeks. I want to swap out my valve covers from the non descript to something that looks way better when I open the hood. I have looked at tons of pictures online and on the forum, but can't decide. I think I have narrowed it down to 3 different covers. If you choose no confidence, please do a write in (picture) candidate.

If you post your choice, please also vote. Thanks

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Engine Bay as it sits now:


Choices:

[The Rocknrod]

#2 - Polished.

[geezer#99]

#1 and 2 look nice but you need covers with provision for a breather and pcv and oil fill.
I pick #3.

If you prefer a leaky motor and enjoy replacing gaskets pick 1 or 2.

[vin63]

Polish #1, unpolished #2. If you're going with the PML versions, I can get you better than retail pricing on them. They have the provision for machining the breather and filler on the side of the covers.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

#1 and 2 look nice but you need covers with provision for a breather and pcv and oil fill.
I pick #3.

Thanks, SorryI forgot to put the provision that I knew I needed breather, PCV, and oil fill. I can get options #1 and #2 with them also...so the playing field is equal.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by vin63

Polish #1, unpolished #2

Interesting...I can get those in polished or powder coated also...but I had thought about leaving them raw aluminum...as I don't know what color I would want to powder coat them and polishing adds $235 to the cost...I don't want to spend that much on them, which would be about $600 polished.

[vin63]

I just machined a set of their Nailhead covers for my Buick 425 Super Wildcat Nailhead build up. Let me know if I can help with the pricing since I'm a dealer for PML. I run their 4L80e trans pan on my C10, as well.

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Interesting...I can get those in polished or powder coated also...but I had thought about leaving them raw aluminum...as I don't know what color I would want to powder coat them and polishing adds $235 to the cost...I don't want to spend that much on them, which would be about $600 polished.

[AcampoDave]

I'm leaning toward 3. They come with the stuff for a breather/pcv and they are "tall boys" so you could get roller rockers if you ever wanted too. Also I darn near bought those myself last month before deciding on a more o.e.m stamped steel piece that I could paint. Good baffles are really important. It's pretty impressive how much oil a pcv can suck up with poory designed baffles.

[mongocanfly]

..2..

[The Rocknrod]

I found some finned aluminum valve covers for a vortec and had them chromed. Now that I've seen those Chevrolet script units I'm bummed...

[forestb]

I would go with #3 They would look really nice if you painted in between the fins the same color as your air cleaner.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by forestb

I would go with #3 They would look really nice if you painted in between the fins the same color as your air cleaner.

That is an interesting idea! Like this but in the green...That might look really good. I forgot to mention I have a finned radiator cap...so that would match the valve covers also...hmmm We may have a winner. I have always loved/wanted the PML covers though.

Here is my radiator cap too...paint to match also?

[The Rocknrod]

I have a pic of one like that it's green in my build thread. I think it looks great.

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I have a pic of one like that it's green in my build thread. I think it looks great.

I looked and even searched your thread for the covers and the pictures aren't showing any longer.

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

I looked and even searched your thread for the covers and the pictures aren't showing any longer.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1&postcount=81

[roll_the_dice]

Thanks Master Chief! I started looking then searched Valve Covers...but that wasn't a good search for that post! ha

I love them!

[pdxhall]

Mine came with the engine. I bought the breathers and oil fill caps to somewhat match.

[The Rocknrod]

Nice. Those are stamped metal and chromed.

[Matt's k5]

I Vote Plaid!

[The Rocknrod]

On aluminum?

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by Matt's k5

I Vote Plaid!

Love the plaid...maybe on my 64 GMC dually!

I can't decide which ones I like or want...I am still trying to decide. I like all 3 of my choices...

[forestb]

It is still hard for me to believe that they sold these trucks with plaid valve covers. They are cool and retro and I love plaid but still.

[roll_the_dice]

I think I have decided to go with option #1, but #3 is still in the running because of price. I had an old stamped steel cover and painted to to see what it would look like...I love the look. I just sat it over my black ugly covers to get the effect...I think it would look great...then paint the Chevrolet script black to set it off.

[The Rocknrod]

Are you going to get the PML covers?

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Are you going to get the PML covers?

Yes, will probably be after the new year since they are not cheap. Best price I have found so far is $375 shipped for cast finish with PCV and breather holes machined. Then I will paint them like above. Compared to about $100 for the polished aluminum finned covers it is hard to pull the trigger, but the PML covers is the look I am after.