Panopticon Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 MY valve covers really look plastic on my 3.8L series I....are they?!?! and if so GOOD GOD WERE CAN I GET SOME REAL ONES. :shock: -Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 MY valve covers really look plastic on my 3.8L series I....are they?!?! No, they are not. Sounds like they need to be buffed / polised out! - RedFox340 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panopticon Posted June 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 naw its clean...it really looks plastic. :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 naw its clean...it really looks plastic. :shock: Put a lighter or blow torch to them... see what happens. - RedFox340 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 You can have them stripped and then polished, or chromed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panopticon Posted June 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 are they're any aftermarket ones that are already polished? Would it be cheaper to go that way? i have no idea what it was cost to chrome something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 are they're any aftermarket ones that are already polished? Would it be cheaper to go that way? i have no idea what it was cost to chrome something. Aftermarket? You expecting a power boost with new covers? :shock: Umm.. okay... Head to a junkyard, rip off a pair, sandblast and powder-coat them, and install on your motor. Simple = less than $50 will get that job done... at least around here will... - RedFox340 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panopticon Posted June 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 haha no im not expecting power boost! LOL They just look like plastic and ass. I do'nt know how much chroming or polishing or powder coating would cost so i asked about aftermarket :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 they ARE plastic to the best of knowledge, go tap on them 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panopticon Posted June 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 Ahhh HA! im not crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 BTW, if you want some "real" rocker arm/valve covers, then try finding a 88-89 Buick Lesabre, they have aluminum valve covers that will fit, although you might have to buy a plug and some gasket sealant since I do believe they have an extra PCV hole on the front cover....just a suggestion!!!! I'm sure other Buicks(chevys, etc.) w/ the 3800 from 88-89 have the aluminum ones also, hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panopticon Posted June 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 hmm thats definitly something to consider. thanks! I have a contact with access to a hydro-forming maching, but would probably cost $400 for a pair of alumn. chrome plated covers. The 88-89 idea sounds much more reasonable. but probably woulnd't look as ..cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 hmm thats definitly something to consider. thanks! I have a contact with access to a hydro-forming maching, but would probably cost $400 for a pair of alumn. chrome plated covers. The 88-89 idea sounds much more reasonable. but probably woulnd't look as ..cool you can always polish the 88-89 aluminum ones....just search for "polishing" or something similar on here, there are a few posts that show what grit paper and whatnot to use, for about $30-$40(depending upon how much materials cost in your area) or so, you can make them shine/look close to chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panopticon Posted June 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 great thanks! ohya...Are these plastic ones even that bad? I know they look horrable but im guessing its pretty damn tough stuff if it can take the heat and pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminator94 Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 haha no im not expecting power boost! LOL They just look like plastic and ass. I do'nt know how much chroming or polishing or powder coating would cost so i asked about aftermarket :-P You'd NEVER like a Series II 3800! If you think your Series I is to plasticy, check out the newer one! I personally like the looks of my Series II, and the power that comes with it! Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panopticon Posted June 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 yeah my grandpa is runnin the L36 in his monte carlo SS and it looks better but still to plasticy for my taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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