Aluminum valve covers worth it?

mysweetlx · 04-08-2002, 04:31 PM

I'm thinking of getting aluminum Motorsport valve covers.....I know they look alot nicer than the stock ones, but is there any performance benefit (lighter etc)??? Also, what size gaskets w/ that?

RoadWarrior · 04-08-2002, 08:23 PM

The aluminum valve covers are supposed to be more rigid than the stamped steel ones. This translates to less leaks and a stronger cover. Id get load spreaders for the valve cover bolts when you do this cause you dont want to overtighten them and break them. (stupid broken valve cover) But i like them because they look good and you can polish them up somethin fierce.

Chevyguy · 04-08-2002, 09:07 PM

Most EFI 5.0's came with cast aluminum covers my 90 has em. The motorsport ones of course look much nicer. No real performance upgrade unless on a 94 or 95 with stamped covers. I also belive the motorsport covers are stock height.

mysweetlx · 04-08-2002, 09:40 PM

That's pretty much what I thought. Thanks guys.

04-08-2002, 04:31 PM	#1
mysweetlx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 248	Aluminum valve covers worth it? I'm thinking of getting aluminum Motorsport valve covers.....I know they look alot nicer than the stock ones, but is there any performance benefit (lighter etc)??? Also, what size gaskets w/ that? __________________ Damn this thing's fast!

04-08-2002, 09:07 PM	#3
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Most EFI 5.0's came with cast aluminum covers my 90 has em. The motorsport ones of course look much nicer. No real performance upgrade unless on a 94 or 95 with stamped covers. I also belive the motorsport covers are stock height. __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

04-08-2002, 09:40 PM	#4
mysweetlx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 248	That's pretty much what I thought. Thanks guys. __________________ Damn this thing's fast!

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04-08-2002, 08:23 PM	#2
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	The aluminum valve covers are supposed to be more rigid than the stamped steel ones. This translates to less leaks and a stronger cover. Id get load spreaders for the valve cover bolts when you do this cause you dont want to overtighten them and break them. (stupid broken valve cover) But i like them because they look good and you can polish them up somethin fierce.