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Old 07-07-2023 | 08:52 AM
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Probably a dumb question, but haven't thought it about until now... Have an 86 Scarab Panther, twin stock 454's for the vintage. Anyone know for sure what valve covers these engines have? Tall/Short/Slant? Was thinking about trying to dress them up a bit and replace valve covers, arrestors, etc.
Assuming they aren't modified heavy from vehicle applications? Just covers/gaskets and all good? Always get a lot of comments on the exterior, but feel bad for the ole girl raising the engine hatch and seeing the all black stock engine, hah. Although I keep them painted well and clean.

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Old 07-07-2023 | 08:08 PM
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Unless someone changed the they're the GM short ones.
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Old 07-07-2023 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Dboss33
Have an 86 Scarab Panther, twin stock 454's for the vintage. Anyone know for sure what valve covers these engines have? Tall/Short/Slant? Was thinking about trying to dress them up a bit and replace valve covers, arrestors, etc.

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Aluminum finned valve covers. What engines do you have? 420's with TRS? I have 2 sets if you need some.
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Old 07-10-2023 | 08:23 AM
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I'm just sitting on the stock 454's, 330 hp engines. Not the upgraded 420's. Thanks!
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Old 07-23-2023 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rookie
Aluminum finned valve covers. What engines do you have? 420's with TRS? I have 2 sets if you need some.
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What do you have for the PCV valves or vents that would’ve run to the breather? I think I’d rather just to the pop-in breather route if replacing with some decent looks arrestors?

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