Full Version: 'Trimming' turbo valve covers
About to send a batch to powder coat, my question is, how much do I have to 'take-down' the ridges on the lower covers?
Couple links for ya. I used our search and typed in "+turbo +valve +cover"
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=49509
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...urbo_covers.htm
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...f=2&t=38351
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67250
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=49509
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...urbo_covers.htm
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...f=2&t=38351
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67250
Thanks McMark
I had used the search, and found a thread from 03' but I guess the pictures had expired or something. I think i ran a slightly similar search, but only found about 10 threads.
I had used the search, and found a thread from 03' but I guess the pictures had expired or something. I think i ran a slightly similar search, but only found about 10 threads.
Sorta like this...
QUOTE(moparrob @ Jan 24 2011, 06:32 PM) 
Sorta like this...
Mo,
First of all, thanks for the picture. That looks like it's just the drivers-side valve cover, the rear half?
Do these help ?:
Enrique, did you get my PM? If I'd known you had this thread going I would have just put it here. I'll do it now anyway. CYA! 
QUOTE
Hey man!
There isn't a real measurement. All of these cars are different, so each motor will require a different amount of trimming of the lower valve covers if you're using turbo units. John Larson (Capn Krusty) says that the later SC covers will work without any trimming at all. Basically you need to shave the ribs of the lower covers at the rear of the motor so they will clear the suspension console ears when R&R'ing the motor.
This is a great thread.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=100517&
I found it with a search for +lower +valve +cover Here's a link to the search:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...2Bcover+%2Btrim
There isn't a real measurement. All of these cars are different, so each motor will require a different amount of trimming of the lower valve covers if you're using turbo units. John Larson (Capn Krusty) says that the later SC covers will work without any trimming at all. Basically you need to shave the ribs of the lower covers at the rear of the motor so they will clear the suspension console ears when R&R'ing the motor.
This is a great thread.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=100517&
I found it with a search for +lower +valve +cover Here's a link to the search:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...2Bcover+%2Btrim
Thanks guys! And especially you Gint. This is why I love this site!
I was at the shop late last night and had access to the machines, so I really wanted to crank these out. I'll post some pictures soon.
I was at the shop late last night and had access to the machines, so I really wanted to crank these out. I'll post some pictures soon.
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