1.7's and valve covers, HELP!

srv1 · 08-27-2002, 09:56 PM

i have a set of 1.7's and i am using the stock intake. what valve covers with clear for the rockers and the stock intake? i also have a 3/8" phenolic spacer. i called Summit and they had nothing that would fit for the stock intake. any suggestions? i am in a bind!

Eric4Nitrous · 08-27-2002, 10:14 PM

Sounds like you are in a bind.lol Hmm, summit don't know their head from their ***** anyway. If it wasn't for the computer in front of them they'd be lost. Why not use the stock valve covers..won't they fit?

ultraflo · 08-27-2002, 10:29 PM

I ran stock '93 valve covers with Cobra 1.7's... but I had to remove the baffle and grind the cast-in mounting bosses. It was a couple years ago, so no picks... sorry. But the stockers will fit.

Oh, I went a bought one of those nifty screw in K&N air filters to replace the factory oil cap and plugged the holes where the rubber hose connected to the T/B.

Hope this works for ya.

Otherwise the fancy cast alum. finned FRPP valve covers are a tad taller than the stockers I believe, and I think would work with your spacer... which fit under your stock hood nicely (maybe take the liner out if it rubs too bad)

fiveohpatrol · 08-27-2002, 10:51 PM

All I did with mine was remove the baffle, I didnt grind a thing.

They dont rub at all, even with that monster of a B-cam in there

1989GT · 08-28-2002, 07:11 AM

Yeah mine clear just fine. I removed the baffle, and did a little grinding just to be safe.

srv1 · 08-28-2002, 06:49 PM

what kind of 1.7's do you guys have? i bought the Summit brand 1.7 adjustables. these seem to be to wide. it hits the side of the valve cover and the top side. i will get pics of the roller rockers. i want adjustable cause i just shaved my head. huh..

ultraflo · 08-29-2002, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ultraflo
I ran stock '93 valve covers with Cobra 1.7's... but I had to remove the baffle and grind the cast-in mounting bosses.

...the fancy cast alum. finned FRPP valve covers are a tad taller than the stockers I believe, and I think would work with your spacer...

I ran Comp Cams adj. 1.7 rockers for awhile... also with the stock valve covers... again, I had to do some grinding.

JaxTheDJ · 08-29-2002, 04:24 PM

They sell double thick steel reinforced valve cover gaskets,get a set of those and remove the baffle,they will clear....

jruppert · 09-02-2002, 10:17 PM

I dont know a whole lot about the Fox bodied valve covers and such but from what I do know, in '94-'95 Cobras Ford used 1.7 for the rocker. I do not know what cam they used. Probably a standard GT cam considering that it had around 235 hp. I have a '94 and am in search of a set of 1.7's for my GT-40 P heads with E-303 cam.

moc · 09-02-2002, 10:37 PM

srv1 whats up buddy long time no see
I am not even going into why you have 1.7's
no need for that ***** anyway you did and now
it's clearance time ( K-MART ) special sorry man
take them ******* things back and get 1.6 if not
gut that cover or you don't need them !

08-27-2002, 09:56 PM	#1
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	1.7's and valve covers, HELP! i have a set of 1.7's and i am using the stock intake. what valve covers with clear for the rockers and the stock intake? i also have a 3/8" phenolic spacer. i called Summit and they had nothing that would fit for the stock intake. any suggestions? i am in a bind! __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

08-27-2002, 10:14 PM	#2
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	Sounds like you are in a bind.lol Hmm, summit don't know their head from their ***** anyway. If it wasn't for the computer in front of them they'd be lost. Why not use the stock valve covers..won't they fit? __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

08-27-2002, 10:29 PM	#3
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	I ran stock '93 valve covers with Cobra 1.7's... but I had to remove the baffle and grind the cast-in mounting bosses. It was a couple years ago, so no picks... sorry. But the stockers will fit. Oh, I went a bought one of those nifty screw in K&N air filters to replace the factory oil cap and plugged the holes where the rubber hose connected to the T/B. Hope this works for ya. Otherwise the fancy cast alum. finned FRPP valve covers are a tad taller than the stockers I believe, and I think would work with your spacer... which fit under your stock hood nicely (maybe take the liner out if it rubs too bad) __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

08-27-2002, 10:51 PM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	All I did with mine was remove the baffle, I didnt grind a thing. They dont rub at all, even with that monster of a B-cam in there __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

08-28-2002, 07:11 AM	#5
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	Yeah mine clear just fine. I removed the baffle, and did a little grinding just to be safe. __________________ 89GT,Pro-Bullet 306, H/C/I and a bunch of other stuff. Sold 00GT, Vortech S-Trim, Steeda Boost Pipe, C&L intake, Mac off-road H-pipe, Flowmasters, B&M Ripper shifter, Eibach Sportline springs, Koni Struts/shocks, MM full length subframe connectors, Cobra brakes, 3.73's. My Car Domain Page

08-28-2002, 06:49 PM	#6
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	what kind of 1.7's do you guys have? i bought the Summit brand 1.7 adjustables. these seem to be to wide. it hits the side of the valve cover and the top side. i will get pics of the roller rockers. i want adjustable cause i just shaved my head. huh.. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

08-29-2002, 04:24 PM	#8
JaxTheDJ Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Jacksonville,Fla. Posts: 134	They sell double thick steel reinforced valve cover gaskets,get a set of those and remove the baffle,they will clear.... __________________ Jack 1989 Mustang LX: Converted to Carb.650 AED Holley DP,Weiand Stealth Intake,Edelbrock Performer RPM Aluminum Heads,Hooker Super Comps, Ground Pounder Uppers and Lowers,Moroso Drag Springs,NEW COMP Xtreme Energy Cam and 1.6 RR. ,a few other goodies.*** New 1/4 times-12.50 1987 SC GT ( fast as hell) 2001 Powerstroke Tow Vehicle 1989 Coupe. Sometimes when you cry,no one sees your tears.......... Sometimes when you are happy,no one sees your smile......... But,FART just ONE time..........

09-02-2002, 10:17 PM	#9
jruppert Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Reed City Mi Posts: 106	I dont know a whole lot about the Fox bodied valve covers and such but from what I do know, in '94-'95 Cobras Ford used 1.7 for the rocker. I do not know what cam they used. Probably a standard GT cam considering that it had around 235 hp. I have a '94 and am in search of a set of 1.7's for my GT-40 P heads with E-303 cam.

09-02-2002, 10:37 PM	#10
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	Dam dude srv1 whats up buddy long time no see I am not even going into why you have 1.7's no need for that *** anyway you did and now it's clearance time ( K-MART ) special sorry man take them ***** things back and get 1.6 if not gut that cover or you don't need them ! __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

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