Alternatives to factory valve covers

[440+6scamp]

I like the looks of the factory stamped steel valve covers. The set that I have leaks bad. What options are there for new replacements (not AL) so I'm not dealing w/ 40 yr old covers that someone has overtightened one too many times? Has anyone tried these:

http://www.cfrperformance.com/MOPAR_BIG_BLOCK_383_426_440_WEDGE_VALVE_COVERS_p/hz-9299.htm

They're pretty cheap so I'm suspect of the quality. I'm not big on the covers w/ logos (Mopar, Edelbrock, Direct Connection, etc.).

Also, my covers have 3 holes (breather, pcv, twist on oil cap). What do you use w/ the 2 hole covers (ie, what's not needed the breather or pcv)? What style of oil cap do you use w/ these (is there some type of push in cap that uses a grommet)?

 

[JohnRR]

you need the breather and the PCV , your breather will double as the oil fill point .

 

[SoulSurvivor]

I used these. I needed to because all the stock ones hit my roller assembly.
I think I paid $135 for them. I also used a composite cork/neopren gasket. No leaks.

 

[roccodart440]

Where did you buy them soul?

 

[bremereric]

I have used these.....

http://store.440source.com/Cast-Aluminum-Valve-Covers-FULLY-POLISHED-Pair/productinfo/200-1119/

and these with their rubber grommet and push in breather, oil filler cap and pvc grommet from MPP...

http://store.440source.com/Valve-Covers-Fabricated-Aluminum-pair-USA-MADE/productinfo/200-1052/

I also use the Moroso blue rubber gaskets with steel shims...

 

[mikedevore]

I like the looks of the factory stamped steel valve covers. The set that I have leaks bad. What options are there for new replacements (not AL) so I'm not dealing w/ 40 yr old covers that someone has overtightened one too many times? Has anyone tried these:

http://www.cfrperformance.com/MOPAR_BIG_BLOCK_383_426_440_WEDGE_VALVE_COVERS_p/hz-9299.htm

They're pretty cheap so I'm suspect of the quality. I'm not big on the covers w/ logos (Mopar, Edelbrock, Direct Connection, etc.).

Also, my covers have 3 holes (breather, pcv, twist on oil cap). What do you use w/ the 2 hole covers (ie, what's not needed the breather or pcv)? What style of oil cap do you use w/ these (is there some type of push in cap that uses a grommet)?

The chrome don't last very long on those cheap covers, they seem to rust & pit quickley.

 

[bremereric]

Where did you buy them soul?

Those are small block covers...are you running a small block or big block...if big then read previous post....otherwise disregard...8)

 

[SoulSurvivor]

Those are small block covers...are you running a small block or big block...if big then read previous post....otherwise disregard...8)

I got them from these guys. I think they are made by procomp. Anyway..Mine is a 340 but they make 'em for the big un's also,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5887920e65