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CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,
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All I can say is everybody needs to pay attention to this thread. Then they'll have a reference for " the right way to do stuff"

Cause All of these posts from me have been so helpful...
 
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Mustang5L5

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I’ve gone back and forth several times on valve covers. Can decide what style I want or color.

Decided to paint up the originals to toss on wiry the explorer intake and get a visual before deciding.

I wanted the black ford racing covers, but my thought is my engine doesn’t have enough black. I also like the idea of a silver/gray engine in an all black bay.

So these will wait.



Also going to order and engine stand from stumpys fab works to get the engine off the standard stand.

My Site

Custom Fabrication Engine Cradle Stand Caster Connector Table Bench Gate Rail Brand ornamental
www.stumpysfabworks.com

I figure I’m basically done, and the alternative stand will allow me to replace the rear main, bolt in clutch, flywheel and index bell and bolt up the t5.

Then I stuff it all into a corner of garage and time to work on the engine bay.
 
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What rocker arms are you going with? Have you confirmed they will clear the stock VCs?
 

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bird_dog0347 said:
What rocker arms are you going with? Have you confirmed they will clear the stock VCs?
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Comp Gold 1.6


I’ll be buying new VCs regardless the painted stickers are just to give me a visual and make a decision.
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
I’ve gone back and forth several times on valve covers. Can decide what style I want or color.

Decided to paint up the originals to toss on wiry the explorer intake and get a visual before deciding.

I wanted the black ford racing covers, but my thought is my engine doesn’t have enough black. I also like the idea of a silver/gray engine in an all black bay.



So these will wait.



Also going to order and engine stand from stumpys fab works to get the engine off the standard stand.

My Site

Custom Fabrication Engine Cradle Stand Caster Connector Table Bench Gate Rail Brand ornamental
www.stumpysfabworks.com

I figure I’m basically done, and the alternative stand will allow me to replace the rear main, bolt in clutch, flywheel and index bell and bolt up the t5.

Then I stuff it all into a corner of garage and time to work on the engine bay.
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No pic of them on the engine for a visual for us as well

 

Mustang5L5

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stanglx2002 said:
No pic of them on the engine for a visual for us as well

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Touché.

I’ll get them on the engine shortly with the upper intake
 

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I run Comp gold 1.6 rr with stock valve covers and baffles removed.
 

Mustang5L5

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Ok so took some pics. I was all gung ho on the ford racing valve covers, but now not so sure. The silver TFS covers might be nicer



 
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Wayne Waldrep

Before I post a pic, do you have one of yours?
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Paint the intake black as well. That would look nice!
 

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Repainting intake not an option. I wanted the intake to specifically look stock
 

RaggedGT

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All silver/gray makes it look very Reman-ish (to me) that’s what gets my vote lol
 

BlakeusMaximus

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I vote all silver. That is one nice looking engine Mike! Whew! The black vc doesn’t look bad at all though.
 

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Not really many good options for silver though.

Trick Flow Mustang Short Valve Covers - Silver 51400801

Get a custom look with these stamped steel Trickflow Silver Valve covers for your small block Ford.
lmr.com
 

BlakeusMaximus

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There you go.
 

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https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-302-138/

I like these better, but no option for EFI
 
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The second(?) title of those Trick Flow covers say stamped steel,the description says cast aluminum.Then the customer pics show what looks like stamped steel and the other cast.
Typical LMR,what exactly are they selling?
If in the end you buy those make sure to inquire,but at that price I say maybe stamped steel.

Keep up the good work,I'll be doing the same in the spring so following along closely.
Edit:never mind,according to Summit they are cast alum.
 
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They definitely have better looking valve covers for carbureted engines.
 

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1979-1993 Fox Body Mustang Valve Covers & Accessories

Finish off your new engine build with a set of SVE, Ford Racing, Edelbrock or Trick Flow 1979-1993 Mustang valve covers. These valve covers will give your Fox B
lmr.com

I’ve always liked these, but non efi.
 

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OldManRiver said:
The second(?) title of those Trick Flow covers say stamped steel,the description says cast aluminum.Then the customer pics show what looks like stamped steel and the other cast.
Typical LMR,what exactly are they selling?
If in the end you buy those make sure to inquire,but at that price I say maybe stamped steel.

Keep up the good work,I'll be doing the same in the spring so following along closely.
Edit:never mind,according to Summit they are cast alum.
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The photo is the wrong version trick flow cover. That’s an older stamped style . These are more rounded and cast alum.

Need to buy the oil fil port and add on. I’ll likelu go with these but I’ll thibk about it a bit. They look killer in black as well
 

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BlakeusMaximus said:
They definitely have better looking valve covers for carbureted engines.
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Agreed. These things are beautiful

FORD RACING 289-351 SLANT EDGE VALVE COVER GRAY - Broncograveyard.com

Ford Racing Black die-cast aluminum Ford Racing valve covers.br Turn heads with this new aggressive and modern look for your engine.As a result of innovative mold design,these die-cast valve covers offer more internal clearence for for large valvetrain applications.br They will provide a totally...
shop.broncograveyard.com


These are machined in top, so might be a good compromise

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fms-m-6000-j302r/
 
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