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03-17-2003, 05:24 PM
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Has anyone ever tried to use the stock size power brake booster with tall valve covers in a 67-69 bird??
Honest dad, that 455 on the side of the block is a serial number 
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67 Firebird Convert 455 +.060 TH400 74cc KRE d-ports piston dished 16cc H-beam rods Comp Cam 305-AH-8 cam 108* LSA 253/260 @.050 duration .577/.594 lift w/1.65 rockers Ford 9" 3.50 Detroit Locker M/T Sportsman Radials 31x18x15 on Convo Pro 15x15s |
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03-17-2003, 05:24 PM
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Has anyone ever tried to use the stock size power brake booster with tall valve covers in a 67-69 bird??
Honest dad, that 455 on the side of the block is a serial number
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67 Firebird Convert 455 +.060 TH400 74cc KRE d-ports piston dished 16cc H-beam rods Comp Cam 305-AH-8 cam 108* LSA 253/260 @.050 duration .577/.594 lift w/1.65 rockers Ford 9" 3.50 Detroit Locker M/T Sportsman Radials 31x18x15 on Convo Pro 15x15s |
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03-17-2003, 05:42 PM
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Not in a '69, but I had a set of Moroso valve covers in my '76. I'm using the same valve covers in my '69, and in the picture below you can see my clearance method:
 Tools Required: 1. Big Hammer 2. Bottle of Beer Procedure: 1. Support valvecover securely on wooden bench 2. Drink some beer 3. Hit valvecover smartly with hammer 4. Drink some beer 5. Test fit 6. Repeat as necessary I am *NOT* running a stud girdle, but I am running a set of Crane "Silver" Roller Rockers/Adjusters, and I've never had a clearance problem. |
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#4
03-17-2003, 08:33 PM
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here is mine with short valve covers
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#5
03-18-2003, 10:52 AM
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Tall covers hit the stock power brake booster. You can give them a little ding for clearance or just let the rocking of the motor put one in for you.
I speak from experience. |
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#6
03-24-2003, 03:25 AM
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NOtice how both cars don't have the hoods closed? Looking at this, I'm asking myself if the Preformer and drop down K&N will allow my 68 hood to close? So friends what is I gonna fine out, once I wedge the 455 in huh? Now don't be that way, it ain't gonna hurt to let me know in advance. I have learned enough by trying things for myself honest !! Even learned I didn't understand how come a 7/16 socket can't fit a hidden 1/2 inch nut so there !!
Now, the answer to my hood question pleaseee ???? Build it fast, build it right, hold On TIGHT !!!
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#7
03-24-2003, 10:24 AM
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did it on my 69 350 even with hood insulation...don't know about 68
can you hear me now? is this thing on? test 1 2 1 2
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can you hear me now? is this thing on? test 1 2 1 2 |
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#8
03-24-2003, 04:59 PM
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mine has a performer rpm with elite series air cleaner and the hood does not hit. its only off for the repaint.
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