BBK Valve Covers

[DocG]

Does anyone run the BBK valve covers?

Part number 1805

Look like this?

If so, are they stock height?

 

[stykthyn]

PM BRYAN ROGERS. He is a member here and is a rep for BBK.

 

[1990Coupe]

Those look hot Doc!!!! I'd be interested to know too.

 

[DocG]

Well in my never ending quest to find valve covers that actually fit my engine....I came across those and they're billed as having extra clearance inside for rollers.....and they seem to be a bit bigger at the top than normal. But if they're not stock height, doesn't do me much good.

I'll try to contact that guy...thanks!

 

[90lxcoupe]

did you try removing the baffles on the stock covers?

 

[DocG]

Yeah removing the baffles on the stockers isn't the issue.

Its removing all the extra brace spots inside that are the issue with my rockers. My polymer covers were smooth and open on the inside. Stockers have so much extra crap....I have been working on grinding the inside of a stocker smooth all the way around except for the bolt hole areas.

I heard back from the BBK guy and seem pretty confident these might do the trick. Checking on return policies.

I think I could get a stocker to fit, but if I can avoid the hours of labor then I'd go with BBK.

 

[stykthyn]

holy hell that's a 200 set of valve covers

 

[DocG]

Yup

They sexy though.

 

[Tanus]

I have some ford racing valve covers I'll sell, aluminum with fins

 

[1991notchbackLX]

There was a member on here with a white vert that did a motor rebuild and put those VCs on... I cannot remember the guy's name for the life of me though. IIRC, it was a stock intake he had on the motor, though.

 

[1990Coupe]

What kind of RR's do you have Doc??

I have some 1.7 crane deals off a 93 cobra i want to run, but now i'm worried i'll have an issue with my stock valve covers Cam will stay stock, heads stock as well.

 

[DocG]

My rockers are 1.6 Crane, not sure on the part number.

Well I finally got a stock one to fit! I am getting two more stockers and going to clearance them and have them powder coated all for $60!

I'll post some pics up of the clearancing once I get it all done just so you have an idea of the room needed.

I found out that the BBK valve covers are slightly taller than stock.

 

[Tanus]

you got them to fit by grinding the inside of the covers? please get a pic of the inside if you can

 

[DocG]

Yup, sure did! I took some pics last night but didn't get them uploaded...my pc is acting all screwy at home. Did two of them last night and having them powder coated today. It wasn't much fun and took two people about 3.5 hours.