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Offline ccz145a

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #210 on: December 31, 2008, 10:29:40 am »
Go with B, then. But, A is so new and shiney. But, in a few months they'll be discolored a little, too. But B has the reliefs pained so handsomely ;D

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Offline Novadiecast

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #211 on: December 31, 2008, 10:35:26 am »
B without a doubt!!!!!
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Offline bigblue09

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #212 on: December 31, 2008, 10:46:18 am »
B!!   ;D
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Offline bfofish

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #213 on: December 31, 2008, 10:54:40 am »
B     ;D
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Offline eventhorizon66

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #214 on: December 31, 2008, 11:05:12 am »
Stick with (B).  But I see why it's a tough decision.  They're both purty.  And those headers came out real nice.  Can't wait to see all back together.
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Offline BoobZ

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #215 on: December 31, 2008, 01:33:15 pm »
guess ill just stick with my bored and stroked small blocks.. :)

id deffinately go B on the valve covers.. A looks like they were about $30 at O'reilly's.
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Offline hotrod24

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #216 on: December 31, 2008, 01:38:13 pm »
yea i will go with B to i like the gm cap and the details  :)
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Offline eventhorizon66

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #217 on: December 31, 2008, 01:39:53 pm »
Quote from: BoobZ on December 31, 2008, 01:33:15 pm
A looks like they were about $30 at O'reilly's.

How can you say that?!?  They are the same covers, except "A" looks to have been very diligently polished.  They both look great!  Just out of personal preference, I like "B" better because they coordinate better with the engine.
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Offline BoobZ

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #218 on: December 31, 2008, 02:02:28 pm »
i guess im just not a fan of all chrome/polished look...

i have all chrome valve covers on my truck and i hate em.. i want to get some fabricated aluminum covers for it and it would set it off..

but i agree.. B because of the colors coordination..
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #219 on: December 31, 2008, 09:09:34 pm »
Those are both polished aluminum and they weren't cheap. The only thing chrome on the motor is the breather, the waterneck and the pulleys.
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Offline JRConnieK10

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #220 on: December 31, 2008, 09:25:40 pm »
B. The added color really shows off all the rest of the polished alum. and chrome. The whole thing looks pretty awesome though. Great job.
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Re: 454 project
« Reply #221 on: January 01, 2009, 09:56:33 am »
Deja Vu





I'm pretty much just waiting on the new oil pan still then I can plop it back in there.
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Offline SUX2BU99

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Re: 454 project
« Reply #222 on: January 01, 2009, 11:47:49 am »
^ And there was absolutely nuthin' wrong with how it looked before the teardown. Go with the painted valve covers. It always looks WAY better when reliefs between cast fins are painted. Just that much more detailed.
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Re: 454 project
« Reply #223 on: January 02, 2009, 03:33:21 pm »
I went with the original ones so there's no going back now lol

One thing I hated about my original install was running the wiring harness back along the bottom of the cowl and the junction block. So I am going out there now to move it around and redo it.
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Re: 454 project
« Reply #224 on: January 05, 2009, 07:01:53 am »
Both valve covers are sweet but I think the painted look better. Your engine looks great 8) You are gonna knock people out when you pop the hood!
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