Do the chrome Direct Connection Valve Covers fit properly with the Edelbrock Performer Rpm Manifold, or do they have to be notched for clearance at the runners like the Mopar Performance Valve Covers?
I have had no issues fitting the Chrome DC valve covers on ANY Edlebrock intakes. I have personally had them on small blocks with a LD4B, LD340, Performer 318/360, RPM AirGap, and an Eddie VictorW2. Granted, I always use the thick valve cover gaskets.
On second thought, NO they won’t work! If you give me a PayPal address, I’ll get them out of your way!
Standard height, I'm selling to go back to fabricated aluminum onesAre they tall or std height ?
I have another question about direct connection factory valve covers for a small block. Actually 2 questions
I have a set here that on one of them, has a gold sticker with black letters saying "DIRECT CONNECTION STAGE IV". Is there any significance in that? I know the 1st 3 "stages" referred to 413 and 426 Wedge engines.
Other question: going by shape and contouring, they are definitely factory Mopar parts, not aftermarket.
But I need to know how I can clean up the built up sludge on the back sides. I'm afraid to dunk them in anything for fear of damaging the chrome on them. And just a constant scrubbing in a solvent tank isn't gonna get them completely clean, not is it gonna get the built up crap under/behind the baffles
Stage IV heads were B/RB heads from the '70s. I don't remember the details, but they had ports that were reconfigured. So if the sticker is on a SB valve cover, it's because someone thought it would look good there.I have another question about direct connection factory valve covers for a small block. Actually 2 questions
I have a set here that on one of them, has a gold sticker with black letters saying "DIRECT CONNECTION STAGE IV". Is there any significance in that? I know the 1st 3 "stages" referred to 413 and 426 Wedge engines.
Other question: going by shape and contouring, they are definitely factory Mopar parts, not aftermarket.
But I need to know how I can clean up the built up sludge on the back sides. I'm afraid to dunk them in anything for fear of damaging the chrome on them. And just a constant scrubbing in a solvent tank isn't gonna get them completely clean, not is it gonna get the built up crap under/behind the baffles
Lots of great info here on the Direct Connection/MP Stage heads and how they compare to stock heads in flow and performance.Oh. I never even knew there was a "stage 4" til I seen this.