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Old 08-26-2010, 09:43 PM
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Hey guys, I'm thinking about ordering new valve covers for my '94 Camaro. The car is pretty much stock except for an MSD optispark and coil. I don't plan on changing any of the engines internals but would like something a little more shiny under the hood .

A Summit search didn't give me much for Camaro. However narrowing the search down to a '91 or '94 Corvette gave me 3 options for Edelbrock. I'd imagine that they would still work on my LT1 since the 'vettes LT4 is pretty much the same engine. I'm just not entirely sure. Also, it seems there was an option for left or right side breather hole. Which will work on the '94 Z28?

Lastly, Summit states the valve cover height is "stock" for the Corvette. However is that the right size for a stock Camaro? I'm pretty sure the LT4 covers are near identical to the LT1 covers. I just want to make sure I can still clear the alternator with no issue.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/Part-Type/Valve-Covers/Make/CHEVROLET/Engine-Type/V8/Engine-Size/5-7L-350/Brand/Edelbrock/Year/1994/?Ns=Rank|Asc
 
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Old 08-26-2010, 10:13 PM
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Yes, the engines are the same...only different. The Vette has the alternator on the driver's side, and there isn't any clearancing issues with the valve cover. It's been a number of years since my LT1 Camaro, so I don't remember if the passenger side valve cover had any special shape to it for the alternator or not? If it does, then you'll run into issues trying to use Vette covers. Below is a pic of my 92 LT1 Vette engine. Let me know if you want any height measurements, or whatever.
Is my engine hard to get to, or what?

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Old 08-26-2010, 11:38 PM
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as you can see the passenger side is notched to clear the alternator. i found mine on ebabe. summit sells the canton covers but they dont fit well with a the hoses and stuff.
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:07 AM
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craby, i hate you and your black intake. how bout you rip it off and send it to me. k thanks
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:35 AM
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powder coat on it is working great, no peeling or discoloring and still shines good. shows dust though. have to wipe it down once in a while.
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Old 08-27-2010, 12:09 PM
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I wonder why they moved the alternator for the Camaros. I guess I'll keep the stock ones on then. Was looking forward to having shiny new Edelbrocks, but not enough to delete my power steering or A/C lol.

You guys have beautiful engines. Mine could use a good cleaning. Maybe I'll send the covers out to be powder coated. Though I really don't know if I want to be without the car that long ha.
 
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Old 08-27-2010, 05:51 PM
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Search Proform 141-130 for the polished or141-131 for black. They are the tall covers and clear the alt with a slight mod. A little grinding on the alt is all that's needed.
 
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