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BlacK20
02-27-2012, 10:32 AM
well, im going to be swapping my Performer RPM to a Victor on my orange truck. figured i might as well pick out a set of new valve covers at the same time

here is what i have it narrowed down to, i really like the retro looking ones cause they go with the theme of my truck (Carb, rally's, etc)

anyways, any thoughts? anyone used any of these?

Fab'd aluminum:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-440605/

Retro style:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRD-6607/?rtype=10

Current engine and truck setup:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv44/Low_Orange/DSC_4909.jpg
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv44/Low_Orange/DSC_5071.jpg

SUBURBIAN
02-27-2012, 10:59 AM
The fabricated aluminum covers will look out of place. Go with the finned covers...they're pretty sharp looking. Hate me if you want, but I think you should paint them orange, and leave only the fins showing shiny aluminum. That would look great IMO.

ryan_thompson87
02-27-2012, 11:31 AM
Agree'd, never really been a fan of the fabbed ones.

LeoP
02-27-2012, 01:32 PM
finned here too.

BlacK20
02-27-2012, 02:00 PM
im thinking im going finned, just fits my whole "theme"

BlacK20
02-27-2012, 02:01 PM
Just hope my roller rockers fit under them

907 Chevy
02-27-2012, 03:45 PM
I'd go with the fabbed covers,however I'd get a plain set that isn't polished or anodized and give them a brushed finish. I did that to a cheap set of polished aluminum valve covers I got on eBay and they match the cast aluminum finish of the intake really well.

dozzey
02-29-2012, 10:49 AM
what about the Proform slant edge covers lots of room for roller rockers or stud girdles for your sbc. I just changed mine to these with the chevy orange

94_c/1500
02-29-2012, 11:01 AM
Between your choices, I'd say finned. Have you looked into Moon eyes? They have cast aluminum valve covers that have 2 breathers to each side. They look really nice.