New Valve Covers

[galaxy]

But this is the 350 section, thus the gen 3/DI issue is moot.

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[Bulldog9]

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.

This begs the question on "what" valve cover options do GEN3 owners have other than a SC?

Am happy with the power of my GEN3 Bullitt, but would like some bling under the hood.

 

[drought_buster]

When you dropped off your valve cover at the powder coater. Did you press out the spark plug and VVT seals and removed the PCV baffle plate that is RTV'd on the interior?
If you didn't, did any of the seals survive the powder coat oven?

 

[drought_buster]

I finished powder coating my GT500 covers. I ended up removing all the gaskets and the PCV baffles. I made some rapid prototype tools to remove the seals and will attempt to press them back in with a bottle jack / arbor press.
My objective is to keep the car with a stock appearance and only someone with a keen eye will notice the subtle differences. I used a Dremel to remove all the casting parting lines on both covers. I then media blasted the covers 4 times to get the texture of the cover to appear rough enough that it looks like the OEM plastic valve cover. I then powder coated the covers and got the result I was hoping for. A couple photos for your viewing enjoyment.

 

[JLTH2183]

Time consuming for sure but the end result is great. Some may argue that its not worth the time to do all that but different strokes for different folks

 

[galaxy]

I gotta say, I totally support what's already mentioned, but must admit I'm purplexed. That's alot of work, effort, and money to add weight and make it look completely stock. Gotta say, you stumped me on that one. I'm gonna go out on a limb and take a stab that no one will ever notice that one. But, it sounds like that was your goal!

 

[Rapid Red]

I finished powder coating my GT500 covers. I ended up removing all the gaskets and the PCV baffles. I made some rapid prototype tools to remove the seals and will attempt to press them back in with a bottle jack / arbor press.
My objective is to keep the car with a stock appearance and only someone with a keen eye will notice the subtle differences. I used a Dremel to remove all the casting parting lines on both covers. I then media blasted the covers 4 times to get the texture of the cover to appear rough enough that it looks like the OEM plastic valve cover. I then powder coated the covers and got the result I was hoping for. A couple photos for your viewing enjoyment.

Nice work looks good, this kind of detail separates the men from the boys. Worth the effort & time put into the project.
And a whole lot more interesting than some light swap or stick-on scopes.

 

[drought_buster]

I had no reason, other than to see if I could do it, potentially ruin the covers, and hang out with my brother. This is the 1st time I have attempted to powder coat something. We didn't know how to make the powder coat look rough, so we had the idea to media blast them. Besides the covers, I spent just over $100 in material that my brother did not have on hand and used the equipment in his pole barn. We had little to no guidance along the way and it was something to learn. I will admit we are complete amateurs using what I considered "makeshift equipment".

 

[Paul McWhiskey]

Got to see the DS cover with the baffle cover plate off. So it assuaged my curiosity on that.

 

[xgxbulletxgx]

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.

Did you have to cut where the harness would clip to the valve covers?

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