Tall Valve Covers w/ SystemaxII intake?

NewAge 5.0 · 01-17-2002, 12:48 AM

I have the tall FMS valve covers and I was wondering if a one inch spacer will work with that intake. The GT40 requires a one inch and it barely clears so I hope a one inch will work here also..

WADS56 · 01-17-2002, 01:27 AM

I use to have the systemax II intake. I had a 1" spacer and had to grind 1/8" on the bottom of the intake to get it to clear the valve cover. Some valve covers are taller then others and you may not have a problem.

NewAge 5.0 · 01-17-2002, 01:37 AM

what valve covers did you have?? why did you switch to the victor?

WADS56 · 01-17-2002, 03:05 AM

I just have a cheap set of stamped aluminum valve covers that I ordered from modern mustang.
I went to the Victor because I shift at 6600 rpm, plus I can remove the valve covers with the upper on. It was a good move for me because my car is a 80% track car and 347's make enough power down low without a long runner intake anyway.
What valve cover gaskets are you using? I am using Earls pressure master gaskets and they are 1/8" thick. If I used some normal gaskets the upper might of fit.

01-17-2002, 12:48 AM	#1
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	Tall Valve Covers w/ SystemaxII intake? I have the tall FMS valve covers and I was wondering if a one inch spacer will work with that intake. The GT40 requires a one inch and it barely clears so I hope a one inch will work here also.. __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

01-17-2002, 01:27 AM	#2
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I use to have the systemax II intake. I had a 1" spacer and had to grind 1/8" on the bottom of the intake to get it to clear the valve cover. Some valve covers are taller then others and you may not have a problem. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

01-17-2002, 01:37 AM	#3
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	what valve covers did you have?? why did you switch to the victor? __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

01-17-2002, 03:05 AM	#4
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I just have a cheap set of stamped aluminum valve covers that I ordered from modern mustang. I went to the Victor because I shift at 6600 rpm, plus I can remove the valve covers with the upper on. It was a good move for me because my car is a 80% track car and 347's make enough power down low without a long runner intake anyway. What valve cover gaskets are you using? I am using Earls pressure master gaskets and they are 1/8" thick. If I used some normal gaskets the upper might of fit. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

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