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Holley Sniper |

#425890010B

Holley Sniper 890010B Fabricated Valve Covers, 1958-86 SBC, Black

(3)

Valve Cover Height:

Stock

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Finish:

Powder Coated

$114.95

/pair

-7%

Mr Gasket |

#5506818BG

Mr Gasket 6818BG Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers, SBC, Black

(1)

Valve Cover Height:

Stock

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Finish:

Powder Coated

$231.95

/each

$251.95

-7%

Mr Gasket |

#5505861

Mr Gasket 5861 Valve Cover Gaskets, 1955-1986 SBC V8

(1)

Gasket Material:

Cork/Rubber

Overall Thickness:

0.313"

$46.52

/pair

$50.32

-9%

Holley Sniper |

#425890010

Holley Sniper 890010 Fabricated Valve Covers, 58-86 SBC, Natural

Valve Cover Height:

Stock

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Finish:

Natural

$199.95

/pair

$220.95

-7%

Mr Gasket |

#5506817G

Mr Gasket 6817G Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers, SBC, Silver

Valve Cover Height:

Stock

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Finish:

Natural

$223.95

/each

$242.95

65 Nova Engine Suggestions

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1962 Chevy II

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70 and 71 Chevy Novas

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Built With Speedway Motors: Jake's '63 Nova

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Chevy L79 327 Engine I History, Specs, & Build Ideas

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Historic Chevy Performance Engines

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55 Chevy Engine Build

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Small Block and Big Block Chevy Engine Flexplate Guide

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Gen III/IV LS Engine ID Guide

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Speedway Small Block Chevy Tall Steel Valve Covers

Speedway Motors |

#91017105

Speedway Small Block Chevy Tall Steel Valve Covers

(20)

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Material Type:

Steel

$24.99

/pair

Edelbrock |

#3254143

Edelbrock 4143 Aluminum Valve Cover Set, Polished, Small Block Chevy

Valve Cover Height:

Stock

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Material Type:

Cast Aluminum

$439.95

/set

MSD 8225 HEI High Performance Direct Replacement Coil

MSD |

#5478225

MSD 8225 HEI High Performance Direct Replacement Coil

(10)

Maximum Voltage:

42,000 volts

$129.95

/each

K&N |

#465HP1011

K&N HP-1011 Performance Gold Oil Filter

(1)

Oil Filter Style:

Canister

Material Type:

High Flow Premium Media

$19.99

/each

1957-86 SBC Chevy Intake Manifold, Dual Plane, High Rise, RPM, 350

Speedway Motors |

#91011465

1957-86 SBC Chevy Intake Manifold, Dual Plane, High Rise, RPM, 350

(47)

Intake Manifold Type:

Dual Plane

Carburetor Flange Type:

4-Barrel Square Bore

RPM Range:

1,500-6,500

as low as

$218.99

/each

Flo-Tek |

#7222000

Flo-Tek 102505 Assembled S/B Chevy Aluminum Head, Straight Plug

(27)

Cylinder Head Style:

Assembled

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$459.00

/each

Flo-Tek |

#7222200

Flo-Tek 101505 Assembled S/B Chevy Aluminum Head, Angle Plug

(9)

Cylinder Head Style:

Assembled

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$459.00

/each

World S/R Small Block Chevy Cylinder Heads, Straight Plug, 1.94/1.50

World Products |

#824194

World S/R Small Block Chevy Cylinder Heads, Straight Plug, 1.94/1.50

Material Type:

Cast Iron

Finish:

Natural

Intake Runner Volume:

170cc

as low as

$599.99

/each

Edelbrock |

#3252021

Edelbrock 2021 Single-Quad Intake Manifold/Carburetor Kit, Chevy

(3)

Intake Manifold Type:

Dual Plane | Low Rise

Carburetor Quantity:

One

Carburetor Barrels:

4-Barrel

$763.95

/each

Flo-Tek |

#7221000

Flo-Tek 102500 Bare S/B Chevy Aluminum Head, Straight Plug

Cylinder Head Style:

Bare

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$449.99

/each

Fel-Pro |

#3441603

Fel-Pro 1603 Small Block Chevy Valve Cover Gaskets-Blue Stripe-7/32 In

(10)

Sold in Quantity:

Set

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

$25.99

/set

Edelbrock |

#3252023

Edelbrock 2023 Single-Quad Intake Manifold/Carburetor Kit

Intake Manifold Type:

Dual Plane | High Rise

Carburetor Quantity:

One

Carburetor Barrels:

4-Barrel

$875.95

/each

BluePrint Engines |

#9108002

BluePrint Engines H8002S Muscle Series Small Block Chevy Aluminum Head

(7)

Cylinder Head Style:

Assembled

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$799.50

/each

Flo-Tek |

#7221200

Flo-Tek 101500 Bare S/B Chevy Aluminum Head, Angle Plug

(1)

Cylinder Head Style:

Bare

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$324.00

/each

Edelbrock |

#3255001

Edelbrock 5001 Small Block Chevy Torker II Intake Manifold

(1)

Intake Manifold Type:

Single Plane

Carburetor Flange Type:

4-Barrel Square Bore

RPM Range:

2,500-6,500

$287.95

/each

Small Block Chevy Dual Plane Intake & Sniper 2 EFI Conversion Kit

Speedway Motors |

#91607049

Small Block Chevy Dual Plane Intake & Sniper 2 EFI Conversion Kit

$1,704.99

/kit

Flo-Tek |

#9109266

Flo-Tek 102505 Assembled SBC Aluminum Cylinder Heads/Install Kit

(16)

Cylinder Head Style:

Assembled

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$1,119.99

/kit

SBC Tall Aluminum Valve Covers & Shielded Breathers, Chrome

Speedway Motors |

#9100641

SBC Tall Aluminum Valve Covers & Shielded Breathers, Chrome

(3)

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$103.99

/kit

Classic Headquarters |

#91067541

Classic Headquarters W-541 59-67 S/B Chevy Script Valve Covers

(4)

Valve Cover Height:

Stock

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Material Type:

Steel

$173.99

/pair

-8%

Holley Sniper |

#425825071

Holley Sniper 825071 Sheet Metal Intake Manifold, SBC, Silver

Intake Manifold Type:

Tunnel Ram

Carburetor Flange Type:

4-Barrel Square Bore

RPM Range:

1,800-7,000

$899.95

/each

$979.95

Speedway Chevy Tall Valve Covers w/Breather Tubes & Gaskets

Speedway Motors |

#9100352

Speedway Chevy Tall Valve Covers w/Breather Tubes & Gaskets

(4)

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Natural

$103.99

/kit

-7%

Weiand |

#4258150BK

Weiand 8150BK Black Intake Manifold Non-EGR 262-400ci, 55-86 Heads

Intake Manifold Type:

Dual Plane

Carburetor Flange Type:

4-Barrel Square Bore

RPM Range:

Idle-5,500

$389.95

/each

$422.95

-19%

Powermaster |

#2559012

Powermaster 9012 PowerMAX Starter, Mini, Black/Natural, Chevy

Starter Size:

Mini

Flywheel/Flexplate Tooth Count:

168-tooth

Mount Type:

Offset

$219.99

/each

$273.75

-21%

Powermaster |

#25519012

Powermaster 19012 PowerMAX Starter, Mini, Chrome, Chevy

Starter Size:

Mini

Flywheel/Flexplate Tooth Count:

168-tooth

Mount Type:

Offset

$263.99

/each

$336.25

Small Block Chevy High Rise Intake & Sniper 2 EFI Conversion Kit

Speedway Motors |

#91607056

Small Block Chevy High Rise Intake & Sniper 2 EFI Conversion Kit

Intake Manifold Type:

Dual Plane

RPM Range:

1,500-6,500

Material Type:

Aluminum

$2,132.99

/kit

Speedway Motors |

#9100355

Speedway Chevy Tall Valve Covers w/Breather Tubes & Gaskets

(1)

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Material Type:

Steel

Finish:

Painted

$52.99

/kit

-7%

Weiand |

#4258150

Weiand 8150 Speed Warrior Intake Manifold non/EGR 262ci-400ci

(4)

Intake Manifold Type:

Dual Plane

Carburetor Flange Type:

4-Barrel Square Bore

RPM Range:

1,500-6,700

$319.95

/each

$345.95

Weiand |

#4258150P

Weiand 8150P Polished Intake Manifold Non-EGR 262-400ci, 55-86 Heads

Intake Manifold Type:

Dual Plane

Carburetor Flange Type:

4-Barrel Square Bore

RPM Range:

1,500-6,700

$214.95

/each

Small Block Chevy Polished Aluminum Tall Valve Covers & Gaskets

Speedway Motors |

#9100364

Small Block Chevy Polished Aluminum Tall Valve Covers & Gaskets

Valve Cover Mounting Style:

Perimeter Bolt

Material Type:

Aluminum

Finish:

Polished

$194.99

/kit

$150 Off

Powermaster |

#2559426

Powermaster 9426 Ultra Torque Starter, Mini, Gold Iridited, Chevy

(2)

Starter Size:

Mini

Flywheel/Flexplate Tooth Count:

168-tooth

Mount Type:

Offset

$350.99

/each

$501.25

-9%

PerTronix |

#447D4001

PerTronix D4001 Flame-Thrower HEI Distributor Cap and Rotor Kit Red

(2)

Cap Type:

HEI / Male

Color:

Red

$47.77

/kit

$52.55

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Holley Sniper 890010B Fabricated Valve Covers, 1958-86 SBC, Black

Mr Gasket 6818BG Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers, SBC, Black

Mr Gasket 5861 Valve Cover Gaskets, 1955-1986 SBC V8

Holley Sniper 890010 Fabricated Valve Covers, 58-86 SBC, Natural

Mr Gasket 6817G Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers, SBC, Silver

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