New Valve Covers

[JLTH2183]

Purchased Ford Aluminum Valve Covers and had them powder coated. What a PITA to install. I had to lift my VMP blower but the end result came out great and I'm happy with it for sure.

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[galaxy]

They’re awesome, even the stock finish. Are on my Santa list for this year!

 

[RMoeslein]

can you share a link for where you purchased them?

 

[80FoxCoupe]

@JLTH2183 did the stock gen2 dipstick work or was additional pieces needed to imstall the gt500 covers?

 

[JLTH2183]

can you share a link for where you purchased them?

I purchased them from summit racing, at the time they were $270 for the pair. I had them powder coated here by a local shop.

The color is called lolly pop red from prismatic powders.

https://www.prismaticpowders.com/shop/powder-coating-colors/UPS-1506/lollypop-red

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/FMS-M-6067-M52S

 

[JLTH2183]

@JLTH2183 did the stock gen2 dipstick work or was additional pieces needed to imstall the gt500 covers?

Yes the stock Gen 2 dip stick tube works perfect but I had to order a replacement bc the little locking plastic yellow tab broke on mine

 

[JLTH2183]

Also if anyone else is attempting to do this and they have the same set up as I do (Gen 2 coyote with VMP Odin) you will need to cut the little tabs off the top area of the valve covers first and then powder coat them and then install them. I forgot about this when I initially installed the ODIN bc even with the stock plastic OEM vavle covers you also had to cut the tabs off (obviously way easier to do with plastic) to make clearance for the blower to sit in the valley of the engine. If you are N/A then no trimming is needed. Not sure for you Whipple guys.

 

[Strokerswild]

Yes the stock Gen 2 dip stick tube works perfect but I had to order a replacement bc the little locking plastic yellow tab broke on mine

Can confirm that the OEM Gen2 dipstick tube works perfectly.

As someone who has also done this swap, I highly recommend removal of the battery box and bracing/shielding to do so. Makes the passenger side super easy.

 

[Need4SpeedMotors]

Purchased Ford Aluminum Valve Covers and had them powder coated. What a PITA to install. I had to lift my VMP blower but the end result came out great and I'm happy with it for sure.

That looks really good! Painting the blower the same color would look sweet. This is my buddys car with a lighting blue painted matched Odin. Projectlighting_ on instagram

 

[JLTH2183]

Can confirm that the OEM Gen2 dipstick tube works perfectly.

As someone who has also done this swap, I highly recommend removal of the battery box and bracing/shielding to do so. Makes the passenger side super easy.

Yes I agree. I too removed the battery box and shielding

 

[GrayS550]

There’s a reason Ford charges almost $1k to replace only one side of the valve cover gaskets, because they’re a major pain in the butt.

 

[80FoxCoupe]

There’s a reason Ford charges almost $1k to replace only one side of the valve cover gaskets, because they’re a major pain in the butt.

I've had mine off many times. I don't see what the big deal is?

 

[Joshinator99]

I've had mine off many times. I don't see what the big deal is?

Suspect Gen2 is easier to do since Gen3 has the DI fuel stuff to mess with to get the passenger side off.

 

[80FoxCoupe]

Suspect Gen2 is easier to do since Gen3 has the DI fuel stuff to mess with to get the passenger side off.

I just assumed we were talking about gen2 since the gt500 covers don't fit on the gen3. But yea the gen3 is probably a pain in the dick.

 

[Joshinator99]

I just assumed we were talking about gen2 since the gt500 covers don't fit on the gen3. But yea the gen3 is probably a pain in the dick.

I figured that was the case but GrayS550 looks to have a Gen3 so figured I’d point out you guys are apple and oranges.

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