Valve covers for 3.8L
k1979chevy
11-30-2011, 08:33 AM
I work for a salvage yard and noticed that when we get a 3.8L motor from a Camaro that it has aluminum valve covers. On my 99 Pontiac Grand Prix GT it has the plastic valve covers. I checked the specs of both and they are identical. Now i know aluminum disiapates heat better. So would this be a good mod to put on my car?
It seems like a good idea to me since i can get these cheap. And if it works then its probly a good cheap mod to do.
Any thoughts?
It seems like a good idea to me since i can get these cheap. And if it works then its probly a good cheap mod to do.
Any thoughts?
GTP Dad
11-30-2011, 09:42 AM
Certainly can't hurt to change them if they fit properly. I would make sure to use new gaskets though.
olopezm
11-30-2011, 08:16 PM
Let us know how it turns out! I might be interested in doing such mod...
Oscar.
Oscar.
Automotive Network, Inc., Copyright ©2026
