Intake and valve cover interference

[Demonracer]

I recently put my powder coated Holley Strip Dominator on the car with my powder coated valve covers. I didn't think to check the clearance issue before having them coated. Does anyone have any grand ideas as to how I can solve the problem without screwing up the coating?

 

[junkyardhero]

valve cover spacers

i got a set from medice mfg. well made, worked right.

 

[Demonracer]

I'll keep that in mind jyh. Thanks

 

[72bluNblu]

valve cover spacers

i got a set from medice mfg. well made, worked right.

This. I run a set of 1/2” spacers from them to clear my Cal Custom valve covers and Edelbrock Air Gap intake.

 

[-Boosted-]

Like others have stated, valve cover spacers are the best way to get them to clear. I'm thankful that the Trick Flow heads have raised rails so clearance isn't an issue.

 

[65TerrorCuda]

Had the same problem with every aftermarket intake I've owned. I used to trim the intakes but with the blower intake I trimmed the valve covers. Much better, no leaks and invisible. And free

 

[pittsburghracer]

I’ve told you guys about spacers probably 50 times on here. Get a set and you are set for life. Some mods may be necessary

 

[str12-340]

you can get really nice silicone valve cover gaskets with metal shims inside that look like two MP gaskets stacked, gets the valve cover high enough to clear the manifold.

 

[CudaChick1968]

Seriously?? What heads are you running?

 

[Demonracer]

Edelbrock aluminum heads, after market NRS aluminum valve covers and the Holley Strip Master intake.

 

[QWKSLVR]

Two gaskets glued together worked well for me.
Bobby