1971 Valve covers

[Joe D.]

On a base 350/270 car what is the correct valve covers? Painted or aluninum? Thanks, Joe DeLuca

[Greg F.]

Re: 1971 Valve covers

On a base 350/270 car what is the correct valve covers? Painted or aluninum? Thanks, Joe DeLuca

I have an original 71 270 horsepower. It has painted valve covers. I believe the aluminum are for LT-1's.

[Joe L.]

Re: 1971 Valve covers

I have an original 71 270 horsepower. It has painted valve covers. I believe the aluminum are for LT-1's.

Greg and Joe-----


Yes, ALL 1968-79 base engine cars used painted, stamped steel valve covers. All other small blocks used cast aluminum with ONE exception. The exception? 1968 with L-79. That application used chrome plated, stamped steel covers.