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Magnum vs. Non-Magnum Valve Cover

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:39 pm
by Trappy
I was just wondering what the difference between a Magnum and Non-Magnum valve cover are. Pics would be appreciated!
Thanks!

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:01 pm
by Neon4Life
There's no difference.
All the same.

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:21 pm
by SlvrACR
ONes metal ones plastic

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:25 pm
by Trappy
Oh okay. I saw a Magnum one for sale, and it looked exactly like mine...

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:58 pm
by Pablodragon
here's a pic of a metal one...was gonna re-paint it, but ended up selling it

Image

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:20 pm
by Trappy
Very interesting...so theoretically, I could purchase a magnum vc and put it on my non-magnum engine?

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:30 am
by ZeroChad
Yup. A few years ago, Mancini racing was selling powdercoated ones for $30. A lot of people grabbed one. If you're swapping, you might as well throw on a new gasket set too.

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:33 am
by Trappy
Haha, I wish I had my Neon a few years ago, then! I might try to find one and paint it. How much do new gaskets usually cost?
Oh, and we have the same year/model of Neon! Except mine's Cinnamon Glaze and not Flame Red.

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:29 am
by occasional demons
For all new gaskets/seals: Around $30. Other than added paint-ability, and possible noise reduction, there is really no advantage. Unless you are really into PITA stuff and want to polish it.

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:31 am
by r/tguy02
i've got a mag VC for sale if you're interested ;)

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:46 pm
by Trappy
Haha I just looked at it! It looks pretty cool, and I would love to buy one and paint it.

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:17 pm
by jckevns
you could also use a 1gn vc, they are metal

viewtopic.php?t=52722&highlight=1gn

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:22 pm
by ZeroChad
occasional demons wrote:For all new gaskets/seals: Around $30. Other than added paint-ability, and possible noise reduction, there is really no advantage. Unless you are really into PITA stuff and want to polish it.
Not cracking by overtightening the PCV. I've seen that a couple times on here now.

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:06 pm
by occasional demons
Yeah, that too. Just past finger tight is all those need.

Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:58 pm
by r/tguy02
jckevns wrote:you could also use a 1gn vc, they are metal

viewtopic.php?t=52722&highlight=1gn
i gots one of those fs too ;)