Magnum vs. Non-Magnum Valve Cover

Trappy · Post by **Trappy** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:39 pm

I was just wondering what the difference between a Magnum and Non-Magnum valve cover are. Pics would be appreciated!
Thanks!

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:01 pm

There's no difference.
All the same.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:21 pm

ONes metal ones plastic

Trappy · Post by **Trappy** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:25 pm

Oh okay. I saw a Magnum one for sale, and it looked exactly like mine...

Pablodragon · Post by **Pablodragon** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 10:58 pm

here's a pic of a metal one...was gonna re-paint it, but ended up selling it

Trappy · Post by **Trappy** » Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:20 pm

Very interesting...so theoretically, I could purchase a magnum vc and put it on my non-magnum engine?

ZeroChad · Post by **ZeroChad** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:30 am

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.

Trappy · Post by **Trappy** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 12:33 am

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.

Post by **occasional demons** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:29 am

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.

r/tguy02 · Post by **r/tguy02** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:31 am

i've got a mag VC for sale if you're interested

Trappy · Post by **Trappy** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:46 pm

Haha I just looked at it! It looks pretty cool, and I would love to buy one and paint it.

jckevns · Post by **jckevns** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:17 pm

you could also use a 1gn vc, they are metal

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

ZeroChad · Post by **ZeroChad** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:22 pm

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.

Post by **occasional demons** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:06 pm

Yeah, that too. Just past finger tight is all those need.

r/tguy02 · Post by **r/tguy02** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:58 pm

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