Going to be building my buddies 396 shortly and wondering if any of you have run into valve cover to brake booster interference with tall valve covers? Going to be running full roller rockers so will need taller then stock to clear everything. I don't remember this being a problem on chevelles like it was on other gm models.
-- Edited by 67ss on Thursday 28th of July 2016 08:47:48 PM
Dave Seitz said
Jul 29, 2016
From what I remember hearing most guys swap to a smaller PB booster solving problem.
Lost in the 60s said
Aug 4, 2016
Yup, go to the earlier 9" booster if it has clearance issues.
Bobs_Place said
Aug 4, 2016
I used Comp Cams Ultra Pro Magnum Rockers, with thick cover gaskets.
I also machined the Exhaust Polly Locks to gain a little clearance.
The rockers and intake locks clear easy under standard covers.
67ss said
Aug 5, 2016
Thanks Guys. He went with these, kind of an old school look but I like them. I don't think they will cause any clearance issues.
Chris S said
Aug 5, 2016
They look sharp!
Lost in the 60s said
Aug 7, 2016
Oh boy, now we need to know where to get them for ourselves....I LOVE old school !!
67ss said
Aug 7, 2016
Get them here.
http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/396TJVC-1.html
Lost in the 60s said
Aug 7, 2016
Thanks for the link, Chris, but they are a little more than I was expecting and out of the budget for now. Headers need to go out for cermachroming this week.
Going to be building my buddies 396 shortly and wondering if any of you have run into valve cover to brake booster interference with tall valve covers? Going to be running full roller rockers so will need taller then stock to clear everything. I don't remember this being a problem on chevelles like it was on other gm models.
-- Edited by 67ss on Thursday 28th of July 2016 08:47:48 PM
I used Comp Cams Ultra Pro Magnum Rockers, with thick cover gaskets.
I also machined the Exhaust Polly Locks to gain a little clearance.
The rockers and intake locks clear easy under standard covers.
Thanks Guys. He went with these, kind of an old school look but I like them. I don't think they will cause any clearance issues.
They look sharp!
Get them here.
http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/396TJVC-1.html