10413-AC | PML Cover Valve Covers Chevy Small Block, LS1 & LS6 Engines, Finned Top | Natural As-Cast Finish

Price for set of 2 covers. Includes set of custom gaskets and mounting bolts..

Number of Bolts: 

4 per stock cover, on the top, PML cover uses 2 bolt as PML cover is thick and rigid so 2 bolts is plenty for a no leak seal

Finishes:

These PML valve covers for LS engines feature a tall height and a clean design with raised fins. They are heavy duty and larger than stock.

Two recessed bolts per cover (stock uses four) hold the cover on the engine. The sand cast aluminum construction provides stiffness so four bolts are not needed to apply pressure evenly to the gasket.

This PML design located the PCV/breather/oil fill hole in the center on the intake side. The stock covers have the oil fill on the top. With PML covers, a hole on the intake manifold side is used for oil fill, in keeping with the clean, classic design.

Relocation of the coil packs if the responsibility of the installer. Always verify engine configuration, dimensions, and clearance before ordering.

Gaskets: One set of custom cork composite gaskets included with each set of valve covers.

PML designed these valve covers to replace the stock covers (shown in image). PML valve covers fit the stock GM center bolt cylinder heads used in 3rd generation LS Chevrolet® small block engines, 1997 and newer. Versions of these heads are found on Corvette, Silverado/Sierra, Tahoe/Yukon, Camaro/Firebird, and GTO's.

Some early Gen III engines in 1997 and 1998 have 9 bolts on the perimeter of each cover. These PML valve covers will not work with the 9 bolt perimeter mount cylinder heads.

PCV, Breather, Oil Fill and Optional Machining

These valve covers have holes cast into the intake manifold side of the cover for PCV, oil fill and breathers. The holes are 1 inch in diameter. Some applications require larger holes, for example 1 1/4 inches. The cast-in holes can be machined to the larger size if needed.

Gaskets

PML designed our valve covers and gaskets for a secure seal. PML supplies one set of our gaskets with each order.

The gasket is a cork composite material and are "peel and stick" for ease of installation.

PML valve covers will not work with stock gaskets and PML gaskets will not work with stock valve covers.

One set of custom cork composite gaskets included with each set of valve covers.

Coil Packs

Coil packs will need to be relocated in order to use these valve covers.

Baffles

Valve covers feature internal cast-in baffles. Inside of cover pictured at right. The baffle is in the center of the cover where the PCV/oil fill/breather hole is located. The hole is 1 inch but can be machined to 1 1/4 if needed.

Fitting Valve Covers on Cylinder Head

PML puts each set of these PML valve covers on an original LS1 head to verify the fit before shipping. These valve covers must be fitted on the head using a PML custom gasket or the covers will not fit correctly.