There is a guy who is selling all his performance goodies.I have the chrome short covers on the bb but i think they look ugly.This bro has a new set of chrome tall ones still in the box for what i think is a good price 65$ Canadian i realy wont the tall ones.Now i have had chrome ones on my sb with no problims so thease are new to me what should i look for as to installing them.Should i buy or not anyone had any problims with chrome ones.Ps MerryChristmass from Snake and family.

Snake,not sure what year 'velle you have,but some tall big block covers might interfere with the brake booster.

------------------
1970 Chevelle SS396/L78/M21/4.10 My 70 SS396 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/mr4speed70SS1)
1972 Olds 442 convertible(455,W25,M40) My 72 442 convertible (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/mr4speeds442conv1)
1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass 350 Olds,TH350(daily driver)
"Be aware of the possible ramifications of the potential outcome"
Chris Corwel,the man from the too much taxes and over priced gas state of Connecticut
TC Member 785

snake:

The regular problem with the SB chrome covers was they were prone to leaking, primarily due to only four screw downs. For my recent Camaro I went with the GMPP "top of the line" covers with the extra thick flange and never had a leaking problem.

Shouldn't have the same problem with the BB covers due to the extra screw downs. If they are not warped and the chrome is good - go for it - the price is right I think.

Good luck.



------------------
ACES #4241, TC #947
69 SS Sedan (http://www.angelfire.com/rock/69ss)

......the biggest obstacle most complain about is interference with the brake booster. I personally, run them with the booster and while I have to "weave" the left one on, it's worth it afterwards.

------------------
"Laissez Le Bon Temp Rouler' Cha!"
My Car (http://hometown.aol.com/abayoukid/index.html)
"Jungle"Jim
A&P/ASE T/C#105
70SS396 & 70 Malibu
"I don't drive FAST, I just FLY low!"

I bought set of cheap chrome covers just so I could paint over them for sort of a stock look. Trans Dapt I think they were called but found out after a while of sitting the inside rusted horribly-letting the flakes become part of the oil system. Maybe just this brand-maybe engine sat too long, but I will select set of aluminum covers for this reason next time. Hope this helps.

Thanks bros and Mr 4 Speed the 66 has a booster I think well i know now i will give them a try but what is the advantage of tall covers.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by snake:
what is the advantage of tall covers.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Basically,because they look cool http://www.chevelles.com/forum/biggrin.gif
Honestly,unless you have roller rockers and a stud girdle,you really don't need 'em.Even most roller rockers alone will clear stock height covers,and if there is a clearance problem,thicker gaskets usually cures the problem.But like I said,they look cool.Nothing like a BBC with a high rise aluminum intake,JetHot coated headers,and a nice pair of tall covers http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif

to correct the flaking of the chrom on the inside, just have them blasted down to metal and throw some high temp paint on the inside or leave them raw.

------------------
Francis Taracido Gold# 201
sniper0666@aol.com
History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of man.
Oh No! You Know She's Got To Go!
Go Go Quadzilla! &lt;oo=+=oo&gt;
http://members.aol.com/sniper0666/page/intro.html

The absolute coolest........those cast alum. ones from GMPP w/Chevrolet on top that you have to drill for oil fill and pcv. AWESOME!!!


------------------
"Laissez Le Bon Temp Rouler' Cha!"
My Car (http://hometown.aol.com/abayoukid/index.html)
"Jungle"Jim
A&P/ASE T/C#105
70SS396 & 70 Malibu
"I don't drive FAST, I just FLY low!"

I also like the look of the tall covers and use them even on stock setups. Just a word of caution, avoid the really cheap, off-shore stuff. I inherited one set on a motor purchase and they actually had bumps you could feel on the outside surface of the cover where the arms had been rubbing them! Some of "bumps" were actually weeping oil they had worn that thin. When I took them off, you couldn't really tell there would be an interference problem unless you looked carefully... caveat emptor!