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Old 11-06-2006, 10:23 PM
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P.S. When I moved the springs I.H. to 1.70" and lifted the valves to .587" I then had clearance issues. Bryan

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Old 11-06-2006, 10:39 PM
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good thread. i need to order some valve covers, but the tall ones seem pricey. i have eheads, comp red 1.65 rockers, and a comp cam 228/236 duration with .520" lift. will i need tall valve covers to clear the poly locks?

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Old 11-06-2006, 11:04 PM
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All bets are off with the E-heads. Mine weren't even close. I did have taller valves, but I think the valve cover rails are much shorter on the E-heads than the stock heads.

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Old 11-07-2006, 02:54 AM
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... the tall ones seem pricey...
Moroso tall covers aren't very expensive, if you don't mind chrome or various anodized aluminum colors. I haven't handled the aluminum ones, but the chrome ones are quite well made and rigid.

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