Engine 95 gt

[rockyracoon]

Hey ladies and gents.
My issue is with my new rocker rollers and stud conversion will not work with the stock valve covers (interference) the 95gt covers are only 2" in height. They have stamped steel ones on ebay that are listed as 3,5" in height, so im wondering if they are an option .

 

[rockyracoon]

Can anyone weigh in on this dilemma
Thanks in advance.

 

[General karthief]

Of course thats a option, you may have to put a spacer between the upper and lower intake to clear the taller valve covers.

 

[jozsefsz]

If you don't have your heart set on stud conversion these are some nice roller rockers (1.7) and clear the stock valve covers - provided you continue to use the silicone-over-metal valve cover gaskets. Very solid body, quality rollers, and I didn't have to shim a single one (with stock pushrods).

https://lmr.com/item/M6564A50/1979-...MI5vvYrcDm4AIVkVuGCh3DqQepEAQYASABEgLNZvD_BwE

I was surprised they added significant extra flow - so much so I was getting turbo spark blow-out after installation so had to down-gap plugs a bit more.

Anyways sounds like you already have them installed. Depending on how much interference you have, trimming the baffles and doubling up the gaskets might get you through. Otherwise you'll need something taller, and as the General suggests that will cause problems with intake clearance that will require a spacer (which then may cause hood or strut-brace clearance problems).

 

[rockyracoon]

Keeps evolving into more issues as every change has consequences. Definitely dont want to cut my hood.im already resigned to the fact that I will need a different strut brace

 

[95opal]

A set of fox cover is your best bet if you dont want to run a spacer under the intake

 

[VibrantRedGT]

Why are you going to stud?

 

[96pushrod]

Keeps evolving into more issues as every change has consequences. Definitely dont want to cut my hood.im already resigned to the fact that I will need a different strut brace

What all are you doing to the car?

 

[rockyracoon]

Heads, cam, intake. Aluminum heads, tfs stage 1 cam, gt 40 upper and lower.

 

[rockyracoon]

Vibrant red I went to Suds cuz that's just the way the seller recommended. On another note I was able to buy a set of Foxbody valve covers locally for twenty bucks. So I guess I'll send back those Chrome ones I ordered from eBay or maybe just keep them around but they are taller than Foxbody valve covers there around three and a half inch in height

 

[yyz5oh]

i used fox covers on my 95 5.0 because the stud rollers wouldnt clear. had to remove oil baffle from passenger side though. just clears the alternator but i have to remove the alternator anytime i need to remove the valve cover.