[Jim_66SS]

I would like to use 66 valve covers on my recently built SB. To be used with air cleaner base for a closed system, open filter, and a holly 4160 carb. I was thinking of making an access hole in the side of the valve cover and attaching the tube from the air cleaner base to the valve cover with a hose. How do you think this will work? Would I need to make a baffle for the inside of the VC.

Whats the best way todo this?

Valve Covers, Chevy Small Block, 1964-67 Original Style @ OPGI.com

These vintage-style valve covers are available in chrome or Chevy orange. They feature an exact showroom look. All valve covers have a perimeter-style bolt pattern.

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[AZMARK]

It should work. If you go to the corvette forum they have numerous threads and pics of different methods of fabrication. There is even a modification of drilling a hole into the back of intake manifold behind the carb to attach PVC. Those corvette guys are creative about keeping the engine vintage in appearance.

 

[Jim_66SS]

That’s where I got the idea, fromna corvette guy that just bought a chevelle.

 

[67283restore]

what are the benefits as I’m not following?

 

[AZCamino]

Jim, I think those 327 valve covers are more restrictive than the 283 Chevrolet script valvecovers. Especially if you are using double roller rockers. I once tried to use the 327 covers with a 30-30 solid lifter camshaft and the steel rockers put dents in them where the sides curve in. I have seen both styles 66 valvecovers available with chrome.

 

[GLHS60]

The early 327 valve covers were the coolest looking of them all !!

Either chrome or painted.

Internet picture.

Thanks
Randy

what are the benefits as I’m not following?

 

[Jim_66SS]

That’s the look I’am trying to achieve. Undecided if that will allow for enough cool air or if the. open filter is better.
I was thinking I would have to use the extra thick gaskets or 3/8” VC spacers. Good tip on the two different styles Bruce, I think I can get a pair of both original styles to play with.

 

[Pete 67]

Jim, Muscle Factory sells those early L79 valve covers in chrome for $110 as an FYI.

How do you like the engine with the Trick Flow heads. Refresh my memory, what camshaft did you wind up going with?

 

[Jim_66SS]

Can’t remember for sure. A hyd roller from lunati. I haven’t driven that much to comment. Made good HP round 415 and good TQ around 410 to 395 from 3400rpm to 5500rpm. Transmission builder after a bit came up with something to hook up the TV cable to my old 4160 holly. Just a tranny leak to fix at the 12 v connection for the lock-up.

 

[Pete 67]

Can’t remember for sure. A hyd roller from lunati. I haven’t driven that much to comment. Made good HP round 415 and good TQ around 410 to 395 from 3400rpm to 5500rpm. Transmission builder after a bit came up with something to hook up the TV cable to my old 4160 holly. Just a tranny leak to fix at the 12 v connection for the lock-up.

Those are impressive numbers! Is that a stock 350 block with flat tops? Which intake are you running? I'm basically building the same combo for my Nova, but with a manual trans. Going to install a TKX at some point.

 

[Jim_66SS]

Intake is the winters 490, 4160 holly list 3140 with single 3/8” feed, stock exhaust manifolds. 30 over flats top pistons, double roller rockers.

 

[Pete 67]

Intake is the winters 490, 4160 holly list 3140 with single 3/8” feed, stock exhaust manifolds. 30 over flats top pistons, double roller rockers.

I'll be using the same intake, carb undecided. Again those numbers are very impressive.

 

[Jim_66SS]

Pretty sure this is the kit I used. Voodoo Retro-Fit Hydraulic Roller Cam & Lifter Kit - Chevrolet Small Block 262/270