Made some sheet metal valve covers
 

This is just a little project I did to work on my tig aluminum skills, and working with aluminum..

I made the jig off of the factory valve covers. used .063 sheet aluminum for the covers, and 1/4" 6061 for the flange which I hand made. (took forever)

I think I feel confident enough to to move onto making intercoolers. When I set the valve cover on the jig for final welding, I somehow moved it over about 1/4", so the tubes are no in line, and I had to fill a huge gap on one of the ends, so im not going to use this set. It was a pain in the ass to weld anyways, Next time Im going to curve in the ends, so that I dont have any sharp edges to weld together.

Questions, comments, and criticism welcome!



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Re: Made some sheet metal valve covers
 

are you gonna run roller rockers and stud girdles?
otherwise looks good, i think a set in stainless would look sweeter.

Re: Made some sheet metal valve covers
 

Yes, and possibly yes, depending on how i plan on revving this motor.

I thought about stainless, but it would be impossible not to warp them trying to weld. It would probally look like a golden plastic bag by time all the welds were finished.

Re: Made some sheet metal valve covers
 

just make like 50 little tacks all the way around

Re: Made some sheet metal valve covers
 

Looks like a great little project. Nice job.

Re: Made some sheet metal valve covers
 

Damn that ---- looks pretty good. Cut out top and put a piece of plexiglass on top for some peekaboo action. 8)

Re: Made some sheet metal valve covers
 

HAHA, maybe for a honda. This is a old school V8 we are talking, Not so tight clearances+boost=Blowby=Black Oil Really Fast. :S :y

Re: Made some sheet metal valve covers
 

looks ------ tits man