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Old 11-30-2011, 09:33 AM
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Valve covers for 3.8L

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.

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Old 11-30-2011, 10:42 AM
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Re: Valve covers for 3.8L

Certainly can't hurt to change them if they fit properly. I would make sure to use new gaskets though.
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Re: Valve covers for 3.8L

Let us know how it turns out! I might be interested in doing such mod...

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