1.7 RR's, with e-cam

[Mac-man]

ok i just bought an 89 gt. it has the frpp crane stamped 1.7's on it, and it has an e-cam as well. it has really tall valve covers on it now that interfere with the throttle linkage operating smoothly. my question is if i put stock valve covers on it would the rocker hit or would i be alright if i just removed the oil baffle ?? any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

in case it matters this car has the bbk ssi intake, so that may also have the throttle linkage in an awkward position.

 

[Maryland Stang]

I have the same basic arrangement (B with Crane 1.7s) and I made a new baffle for the stock cover. You should be able to get away with removing the baffle but it may draw oil in the upper intake if you do.

 

[fastfords4]

or you could buy a 1" plastic spacer to go between your upper and lower intakes to clear the valve covers....

 

[phutch11]

It will hit. I removed the baffle and had zero problems.

Look at Edelbrocks VC gaskets they're very thick and should give you the clearance you need w/o removing the baffle. Just don't over tighten the bolts or the VC will crack - ask me how I know.

Good luck.

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[ls1beater4eva]

well 1.7s with a ecam will work fine but the only issue that u will run into is having to take the baffle out of the stock valvecovers and that should alow your throttle linkage to work properly

 

[Beasty306GT]

just get an intake spacer..