Valve Covers

[omegac1]

Does anyone know where I can find chrome valve covers for my Gen 1??

 

[Slithr]

Does anyone know where I can find chrome valve covers for my Gen 1??

I don't think I've seen any vendors offering such, have you considered having yours polished?

 

[bluesrt]

they make billit ones,but dont no where

 

[bluesrt]

cant you send them to any chrome place, california chrome will do them quick

 

[plumcrazy]

how does chrome and magnesium work together ?

X-Metal makes the billet VC's

 

[bluesrt]

dont no that one, r they magnesium?

 

[DrumrBoy]

The base metal often has alot of voids and other micro imperfections that will make polishing a disappointment. The imperfections aren't a problem structurally, just aesthetically if you remove the paint.

 

[bluesrt]

i think roe has them too

 

[plumcrazy]

im told to chrome them is no big deal for a chromer. just needs copper then nickle then the chrome. nothing special.

 

[plumcrazy]

I take that back. It can't be done. Magnesium reacts with those metals.

 

[bluesrt]

if you powdercoat them first, u may be able to chrome them

 

[GTS-R 001]

there are some new high profile carbon valve covers coming to the market shortly....

 

[Slithr]

there are some new high profile carbon valve covers coming to the market shortly....

Hmmmm, how do YOU know

 

[GTS-R 001]

Hmmmm, how do YOU know

I saw these blanks in the garage that someone must have been toying with, they show the height difference. I think these were from before the logo got shaved off the top right before they started being prepped for the molds

 

[plumcrazy]

wow, i hope that guy sells them affordably. they look good

 

[GTS-R 001]

wow, i hope that guy sells them affordably. they look good

Hey Phil,

I heard they were going to be lightweight, and affordable and paintable and available in gloss or dry and use the stock Oil baffles and give an extra inch in height clearance for the valvetrain over stock.... LOL

 

[plumcrazy]

i hope you heard they can be found affordably. if not tell that little birdy talking in your ear.........

 

[RedEnuf93]

You cannot chrome magnesium, you can polish it, but it turns ugly within weeks.
You are better off finding aftermarket covers.