I'm building a 70 chevelle it was a small block car and I'm putting a big block in... most likely on the small block frame mounts... the engine is a 496 with roller rockers and need taller than stock valve covers to clear rockers.. but also needs to clear power brakes(booster)
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I dont know what you want to spend, but I had Billet Fabrication in California build mine. He will custom make any height you want. I think I made mine 3.5 inches tall. I have the same situation with the power booster and roller rockers. I had him also put in the breather grommet. I have cheap breathers so I also had to weld in an oil baffle to keep the oil from coming out. Positive sealing breathers are available.
Very high quality covers. A little pricey but worth it. Mine ended up at $350 to the door.
Heres the website if interested. Valve Covers (http://www.billetfab.com/)

I wanted the "stealth" look on my 489 and wanted to retain the stock chrome valve covers. I'm running Comp Pro Magnum roller rockers with a 1/2" thick gasket with no clearance issues at all.
Steve

Originally posted by bowtie6872:
the engine is a 496 with roller rockers and need taller than stock valve covers to clear rockers.. but also needs to clear power brakes No power brakes yet, but these valve covers work well....I powdercoated and polished them to give them a 'semi-factory' look. I did this before GM came out with the their VC on the 572 monsters.

http://www.becelectric.com/albums/album02/engine1.sized.jpg

Hey 1hot67,

That's a beautiful looking Engine Compartment graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I went with Billet Specialities covers and painted the Heart Beat of America engraving, Red, White & Blue :cool:

Gaz

Bowtie...I saw a post somewhere in here (not sure of category) of a conversion to a smaller diameter booster that allowed tall valve covers on a big block. The post was within the past 2-3 days.

Originally posted by Gazzer:
Hey 1hot67,

That's a beautiful looking Engine Compartment graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I went with Billet Specialities covers and painted the Heart Beat of America engraving, Red, White & Blue :cool:

Gaz Thanks, Gaz. I have a ton of time in that engine bay.

I too considered the Billet Specialties VC. They make a great product.

BTW, I've always loved your black 69 'velle. My first Chevelle was a green 69 (350, TH350) with a vinyl top. Seeing yours brings back memories (although yours is much nicer) and perhaps I'll buy another 69 one day.