dejh22 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Just wanted to know if anyone is running aluminum heads on their big block? I'm asking because the stock heads I have now the driver side valve cover is a tight fit because of the brake booster. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 What are you asking? Even with aluminum heads you will have the same issue. Are the valve covers stock? Aftermarket? Tall? With my big block I installed a 9" brake booster. No issues what so ever. They also make stock style valve covers with a "booster cut" in them for the left side. I have seen them on the SS396.com website. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejh22 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 What are you asking? Even with aluminum heads you will have the same issue. Are the valve covers stock? Aftermarket? Tall? With my big block I installed a 9" brake booster. No issues what so ever. They also make stock style valve covers with a "booster cut" in them for the left side. I have seen them on the SS396.com website. Hope this helps. I was told that the aluminum heads are taller where the valve cover sits. The lip around the top is raised. I do have the aftermarket Edellbrock valve covers. If this is true I won't be able to get the cover on. Smaller booster like you said might help, Sorry I wasn't more clear on the original post.Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 All good. That's what we are here for, to help eachother. If you want to stay with the valve covers you already have, a smaller brake booster may be an option. So is a hydro boost system. Pricey from what I have heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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