I am new here and want to say that this is a great site. Many knowledgeable people are on here with good thoughts and input.
We are exploring the possibility of producing a high-end fabricated valve cover for the LS engines and wanted to get input from members of this site. We build covers for many racing divisions including NASCAR's NC, BGN, CTS series along with a few NHRA PS, TAFC, and super class engines. We also originated the valve spring oiling system back in the early 1990's.
I've been told that overall height, valve train clearance, etc. is critical and that the coil-pack location is also crucial.
We utilize a .500" thick billet rail and machine it for gasket retention. The covers will also be TIG-welded inside & out.
Please offer your ideas and thoughts on how we can produce the most effective valve cover for these engines. We're starting from a "clean sheet of paper" on this project and desire to manufacture the best cover possible.
How about finally making a valve cover with "PONTIAC" (or something along that line) stamped on it? Us Firebird drivers would look goofy strutting an LS1 with Chevrolet valve covers. I'm tired of the Chevy's always getting the cool stuff.
__________________ 2000 Pewter WS6, 382ci, Lots of Bolt-ons, 400rwhp and 465rwtq, "Gross Polluter"
How about finally making a valve cover with "PONTIAC" (or something along that line) stamped on it? Us Firebird drivers would look goofy strutting an LS1 with Chevrolet valve covers. I'm tired of the Chevy's always getting the cool stuff.
"werd" and maybe (firebird======). thats pic of the bird with raised rails.
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An option for AN style PCV connections using 7/8-14 female SAE J514 straight thread o-ring boss adapters welded in place of the hose barb fittings. NO NPT!
Internal baffles for the PCV connections.
The option to delete coil stanchions.
Tall to clear aftermarket valvetrains
Visually appealing center hold down bolts with some type of viton seal (similar to stock)to prevent oil seepage. Limiters to prevent over tightening and bending at the center.
Valve spring oilers
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I think we need something that isnt $400+ for a set! I know you pay for quality but damn. Ill bet in the long run if you guys had something reasonably priced it would pay off because people would be willing to pay a reasonable price for a decent set of valve covers. As for now its either the stock centerbolt covers or splurge and get a set of expensive covers. I have always wanted a nice set of fabricated brushed aluminum covers!
__________________ Comp 224/230 .588/.592 114lsa,Hooker Longtubes-QTP ORY,4" QTP Cutout, Magnaflow Catback,LS6 Manifold, Stock Ported Heads, Comp 1.75's, Vigilante 3200, QA1 12ways all around w/ 275lb Springs up front and BMR out back, UMI SFC's, LCA's w/ relo. brackets, and a few other things.
TEA LS6 2.0's, 227/231 .614/.617 110+1, ss4000 awaiting install!
just got some big car event and are bad ass! come with gaskets and bolts
__________________ 99 m6 Z28
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^^ those are nice and cheap! anyone have those on yet??
We just got a set. We wanted satin finish but all they had was polished. Were going to powder coat them anyways. They will be going on a 408ci iroc as soon as we weld some fittings on it. These you just unbolt ya coil mount and bolt it to the valve covers
__________________ 99 m6 Z28
11 sec club & cam only Tuned in SD by Brian shell. LS7 clutch, Tsp 231/237 cam 112LSA,Full boltons, UMI lca's, relocation brackets, Qa1's up front and DMS out back. Also kown as DansRedZ28
look aside, i would rather spend the $ on the cylinder heads instead of the covers. but thats just me
yeah but stock covers are fugly
__________________ 99 m6 Z28
11 sec club & cam only Tuned in SD by Brian shell. LS7 clutch, Tsp 231/237 cam 112LSA,Full boltons, UMI lca's, relocation brackets, Qa1's up front and DMS out back. Also kown as DansRedZ28
just got some big car event and are bad ass! come with gaskets and bolts
Finally! A cheap alternative to all those crazy expensive valve covers you see everyone else selling. Yea all the others look great, but they are ridiculously priced...
1. Stock length plug wires DO NOT WORK with these valve covers.
2. One of the hoses for the air condition will not let you put on the coil packs on passenger side.
3. Stock oil dipstick and tube has to be bent away from the head to make it work on the passenger side.
so much better than stock, and great price too
i'm relocating coils, and plan to powder coat the valve covers
i see the ebay time has expired, are these still available?
How about finally making a valve cover with "PONTIAC" (or something along that line) stamped on it? Us Firebird drivers would look goofy strutting an LS1 with Chevrolet valve covers. I'm tired of the Chevy's always getting the cool stuff.
Fabricated Valve Covers 
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