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So close, but now Valve covers are wrong... Help?

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  • Start date Start date Sep 12, 2007

pwcracer

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After destroying my old engine, I switched to performer aluminum heads. I also bought a set of edelbrock chrome valve covers used off the forums. I tried using the stock valve covers and they are hitting the rockers before the holes line up. the verticle edge of the rockers are hitting, not the tops) So I put on the Edelbrocks and they fit fine, but when I toss on my super charger, they are about an inch too tall! I think I have heard of valve covers being for either EFI or carb, but I thought that had to do with breathers. Does anyone know which covers I need? I can orfer from JEGS and maybe have them for the weekend.

Thanks

(I'm using 1.6 RR)
 

pwcracer

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when looking for covers this is what I am finding

Make FORD
Engine Type V8
Liter 5.0
CID 302
Engine Size 5.0L/302
Engine Family Ford small block Windsor
Beginning Year 1968
Ending Year 2001


Intake spacer required to clear factory 5.0L EFI intake manifold.


Application Notes Will not clear 5.0L EFI intake.

This makes me think it will not clear my kenne bell s/c
 

jtfairlane

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Try Canton #65-345

"These SBF polished cast aluminum valve covers are a direct bolt-in for '86-'93 EFI Mustangs. They are tall enough to clear most roller rockers but short enough to fit under stock EFI intakes. They include a billet aluminum filler cap and a barbed fitting for the throttle body breather tube."

 

Flavadave4

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Nice find, those look stock but taller!
 
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