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Valve cover ??? (5/15)
 3/13/11 11:29am
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They will absolutely fit...you will need longer bolts to hold them on. Don't think there will be any interference issues with anything(alt, PS, A/C), but if there are, longer belts will solve that.
As has been mentioned, just be sure the covers have provisions for the PCV and oil fill.


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Valve cover ??? (6/15)
 3/13/11 3:22pm
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I replaced my steel (1977) valve covers with the aluminum LT1 valve covers; I did have to get longer bolts. Autozone item, was not a big deal.

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Valve cover ??? (7/15)
 3/13/11 11:04pm
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Longer bolts ok,but are the bolts steel or aluminum?
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Valve cover ??? (8/15)
 3/13/11 11:13pm
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If your heads, rocker arms and cam are stock and the covers are the finned aluminum they will fit...  
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Valve cover ??? (9/15)
 3/14/11 8:14am
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 STEEL bolts. ANY hardware store will carry them.

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Valve cover ??? (10/15)
 3/14/11 11:19pm
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I bought stainless steel, simply because I thought they would look better.

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Valve cover ??? (11/15)
 3/15/11 7:11am
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Rick, steel is the only choice. You probably need 1/4" longer than stock. Assuming your going with new gaskets too. Just remember, thicker gaskets may need a little more length as well.

I went to a nice set of ARP valve cover studs. Very accomodating for different heights and acts like an extra set of hands while attaching wire looms and washers/ nuts.

Paul
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Valve cover ??? (12/15)
 3/15/11 9:53pm
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What a bunch of Studs we got !!!
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 3/16/11 8:58am
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[QUOTE=dskopp]What a bunch of Studs we got !!!
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You too funny guy Danno!!Big smile
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Valve cover ??? (14/15)
 3/16/11 3:55pm
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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!

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I try, the wife says I can be obnoxious at times !!!  Who, Me?????
Looking forward to seeing all you "studs and studdetts" in Effingham.  We are all Corvette Nuts !!
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Valve cover ??? (15/15)
 3/16/11 8:47pm
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I know it's not stock but I went with the stud and nut route with mine it made it a whole lot easier with the thick gaskets I used and the V/C sat perfect
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