Valve cover options

caintcatchmyGT · October 8th, 2007, 05:09 PM

I am looking to dress up my motor when i rebuild it. What are my options for valve covers for a 2v? I have only found the BBK ones and i know they are a pain to install.

Boomer · October 8th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Team breed and Moroso are nice looking.

ujslost · October 8th, 2007, 07:31 PM

Or do some paint work on the stockers.

caintcatchmyGT · October 8th, 2007, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Boomer

Team breed and Moroso are nice looking.

do you have the web sites for these companys?

memphismustang87 · October 9th, 2007, 02:17 AM

what materials and paint would u use to paint the stock covers?

Fryrice · October 9th, 2007, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by caintcatchmyGT

Originally Posted by Boomer

Team breed and Moroso are nice looking.

do you have the web sites for these companys?

You could have Googled those names in the same amount of time it took you to type that. Even less.

Memphis ,you would need to sand them down .You can use the Dupli Color high temp along with their clear coat.Thats what I used,and they look nice.

ujslost · October 9th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Dont need to sand them down. Just use some SEM adhesive promoter. And Duplicolor high temp paint. Or krylon fusion paint.

Boomer · October 9th, 2007, 09:10 AM

http://bullittmansparts.com/new/index.html

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_623515_-1

MustangMatt96GT · October 9th, 2007, 02:26 PM

hey fryrice can we see pics of yours?

Fryrice · October 9th, 2007, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by ujslost

Dont need to sand them down. Just use some SEM adhesive promoter. And Duplicolor high temp paint. Or krylon fusion paint.

If you want the primer to bond to the pores of the covers,you should prep it right. You can use promoter,primer etc. Im talking about plastic here.

Fryrice · October 9th, 2007, 03:05 PM

I did my front cover to. Also painted the tensioner.They really made the engine bay come to life.

Fryrice · October 9th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Some before shots

98SilverStang · October 9th, 2007, 03:28 PM

i think im gonna have mine powder coated ford racing blue..

memphismustang87 · October 9th, 2007, 03:52 PM

DAMN Fry!! That looks nice! Very proffessional looking! If it ain't much to tell, could u tell me what prep work u did and if u used any primer and what kind of paint did u use?

Fryrice · October 9th, 2007, 04:26 PM

I washed everything down really good with Dawn liquid soap and a brush.For the front cover I used a wire brush.

I sanded the covers .I think I started with a 200+ grit ,went to like a 320,and finished with off with a 600. Basically I used just enough to get it scuffed pretty good,and graduated the smoothness. Then I used a tack cloth to clean them up and rinsed any left over dust.

Each piece got about 2 coats primer,3 coats paint ,and 3-4 coats of clear. I used the high temp Duplicolor products. You can get it at Advance Auto etc. I spent a few hours on prep. Then I allowed about a day for each product to cure before applying the next. So primer coats one day ,paint the next ,clear to finish. You could probably do it sooner than that ,but I had my motor apart anyways,so I wasn't in a hurry.

BTW- Though its not necessary ,I highly recommend one of these spray can handles/triggers. It will allow you to get nice even strokes and a even amount of paint.. You can get one at Wal-Mart etc for $3-4 bucks,maybe less.

MustangMatt96GT · October 9th, 2007, 10:42 PM

hey fry! any pics with them installed?

memphismustang87 · October 10th, 2007, 12:37 AM

Great! Thanks for explaining that. I have thought about doin that for a while. I might have to find some extra stock valve covers to paint then switch them cuz I don't have a different car to drive for 3 days.

It's easy to get the covers off isn't it?

Fryrice · October 10th, 2007, 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

hey fry! any pics with them installed?

None yet. If I get a chance Ill try and snap some.

Fryrice · October 10th, 2007, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by memphismustang87

Great! Thanks for explaining that. I have thought about doin that for a while. I might have to find some extra stock valve covers to paint then switch them cuz I don't have a different car to drive for 3 days.

It's easy to get the covers off isn't it?

I dont think you have to take 3 days. I took that long cuz my motor was apart ,so I wasn't in a hurry. The paint has directions on how long it should set.Its like 10 minutes between coats of primer etc.. And a few hours between the next step.

If you have the proper swivel joints and extensions,you can get them off. The driver side is the PITA side. If you pull the covers,that a good time to replace cover gaskets. Get a Haynes manual so you know how to rewire the spark plug wires.

Take pics of everything so you know the best way to reinstall the spark plug wire looms etc. Also theres a certain sequence you need to go in to re-tighten everything.Overall its not that bad with some patience. Like I said though,I already had the heads off and everything else.

memphismustang87 · October 10th, 2007, 07:24 PM

Ok, thanks. I'm sure the haynes manual will make it self explanitory.

October 8th, 2007, 05:09 PM	#1
caintcatchmyGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: still here in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma Posts: 349	Valve cover options I am looking to dress up my motor when i rebuild it. What are my options for valve covers for a 2v? I have only found the BBK ones and i know they are a pain to install. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT -MAC CAI -Polished 75mm TB and upper plentum -PI Intake Manifold -BBK underdrive pulleys -MAC Long Tube headers -Shorty H-pipe -Flowmaster Exhaust -18x9 275x35xR18 all around

October 8th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#2
Boomer Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: warren, Mi Posts: 748	Team breed and Moroso are nice looking. __________________ Just another 10 second Mustang, what did you expect ? http://youtube.com/watch?v=BgykaUrmfvM

October 8th, 2007, 07:31 PM	#3
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,703	Or do some paint work on the stockers. __________________ 1997 Mustang Gt Convertible for sale. Triple black, great condition and unmolested! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...like-most.html

October 9th, 2007, 02:17 AM	#5
memphismustang87 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 212	what materials and paint would u use to paint the stock covers? __________________ 98GT 5spd,KYB shocks & springs,K&N,new plugs & FR Wires,BBK O/R H-Pipe,Flows,Pro50 short-throw,Bullit DD Rims,2.5% tint,4.10 gears,Proj. Headlights,Mach I Shaker

October 9th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#7
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,703	Dont need to sand them down. Just use some SEM adhesive promoter. And Duplicolor high temp paint. Or krylon fusion paint. __________________ 1997 Mustang Gt Convertible for sale. Triple black, great condition and unmolested! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...like-most.html

October 9th, 2007, 09:10 AM	#8
Boomer Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: warren, Mi Posts: 748	http://bullittmansparts.com/new/index.html http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_623515_-1 __________________ Just another 10 second Mustang, what did you expect ? http://youtube.com/watch?v=BgykaUrmfvM

October 9th, 2007, 02:26 PM	#9
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 19.090@71.46 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 6,902	hey fryrice can we see pics of yours? __________________ If you are not willing to stand behind our troops, please feel free to go stand in front of them! If "drifting" were really racing, they'd have a track for it"

October 9th, 2007, 03:05 PM	#11
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,036	I did my front cover to. Also painted the tensioner.They really made the engine bay come to life. __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

October 9th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#12
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,036	Some before shots __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

October 9th, 2007, 03:28 PM	#13
98SilverStang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT 285hp/309tq Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 761	i think im gonna have mine powder coated ford racing blue..

October 9th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#14
memphismustang87 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 212	DAMN Fry!! That looks nice! Very proffessional looking! If it ain't much to tell, could u tell me what prep work u did and if u used any primer and what kind of paint did u use? __________________ 98GT 5spd,KYB shocks & springs,K&N,new plugs & FR Wires,BBK O/R H-Pipe,Flows,Pro50 short-throw,Bullit DD Rims,2.5% tint,4.10 gears,Proj. Headlights,Mach I Shaker

October 9th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#15
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,036	I washed everything down really good with Dawn liquid soap and a brush.For the front cover I used a wire brush. I sanded the covers .I think I started with a 200+ grit ,went to like a 320,and finished with off with a 600. Basically I used just enough to get it scuffed pretty good,and graduated the smoothness. Then I used a tack cloth to clean them up and rinsed any left over dust. Each piece got about 2 coats primer,3 coats paint ,and 3-4 coats of clear. I used the high temp Duplicolor products. You can get it at Advance Auto etc. I spent a few hours on prep. Then I allowed about a day for each product to cure before applying the next. So primer coats one day ,paint the next ,clear to finish. You could probably do it sooner than that ,but I had my motor apart anyways,so I wasn't in a hurry. BTW- Though its not necessary ,I highly recommend one of these spray can handles/triggers. It will allow you to get nice even strokes and a even amount of paint.. You can get one at Wal-Mart etc for $3-4 bucks,maybe less. __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

October 9th, 2007, 10:42 PM	#16
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 19.090@71.46 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 6,902	hey fry! any pics with them installed? __________________ If you are not willing to stand behind our troops, please feel free to go stand in front of them! If "drifting" were really racing, they'd have a track for it"

October 10th, 2007, 12:37 AM	#17
memphismustang87 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 212	Great! Thanks for explaining that. I have thought about doin that for a while. I might have to find some extra stock valve covers to paint then switch them cuz I don't have a different car to drive for 3 days. It's easy to get the covers off isn't it? __________________ 98GT 5spd,KYB shocks & springs,K&N,new plugs & FR Wires,BBK O/R H-Pipe,Flows,Pro50 short-throw,Bullit DD Rims,2.5% tint,4.10 gears,Proj. Headlights,Mach I Shaker

October 10th, 2007, 07:24 PM	#20
memphismustang87 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 212	Ok, thanks. I'm sure the haynes manual will make it self explanitory. __________________ 98GT 5spd,KYB shocks & springs,K&N,new plugs & FR Wires,BBK O/R H-Pipe,Flows,Pro50 short-throw,Bullit DD Rims,2.5% tint,4.10 gears,Proj. Headlights,Mach I Shaker

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