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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #30 on: April 05, 2017, 05:47:57 AM »
OK Dale, I have you on my list.  I can do any combination of screw-in caps or breathers in one or two positions on each valve cover.
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- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #31 on: April 11, 2017, 03:00:44 PM »
Shipping price to norway Jay ?  :)
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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #32 on: April 11, 2017, 09:20:38 PM »
I'm not sure, I can't get an exact number until I know the weight and size of the box, and I haven't determined that yet.  But I'd guess around US$125...
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- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC

   

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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #33 on: April 12, 2017, 01:54:21 AM »
Okay. Have always wanted these Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/282428904864 but will rather support one off your product. is it possible to make them with one filler and one breather one each side like the one on eBay
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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #34 on: April 12, 2017, 05:32:55 AM »
i take a pair that is plain. Do not know what to do with the breather option.
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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #35 on: April 12, 2017, 08:27:25 AM »
I can put either one or two breathers on each valve cover, opposite ends, same ends, whatever you would like.  I will have more information on that when I have the first prototypes machined.  Robin, can you send me an email with your full name and shipping address please?  I will need that to put you on my list.  Thanks, Jay  jayb@fepower.net
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- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC

   

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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #36 on: April 12, 2017, 02:32:00 PM »
Done  8)
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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #37 on: May 21, 2017, 06:33:08 PM »
Jaya,
IN regards to the set you are making for me, I have a brake booster, the covers I'm running now are 4 inches tall, with approximately .375 of room between cover and booster, do you have ability to machine in a relief area to accommodate for booster, or am I screwed?

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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #38 on: May 21, 2017, 06:36:33 PM »
Sorry that should read jayb, not Jaya.

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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #39 on: May 21, 2017, 08:08:14 PM »
There is extra material in the casting to allow machining in a relief for brake booster clearance or master cylinder clearance.  However, every installation is different, so it would help if you can send me details about the which car the engine is installed in, and also a picture or two of the brake booster area of the engine compartment, with the existing valve covers installed.  I'm going to have to develop a list of what modifications work on what vehicles, since I don't have an example of all the different combinations   ;)
Jay Brown
- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC

   

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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #40 on: May 22, 2017, 08:16:37 PM »
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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #41 on: May 22, 2017, 09:34:57 PM »
Thanks for the pictures.  I have room back in that area to machine the valve cover for clearance, but I don't know if I have enough room.  Looking at your pictures, I think I do, but not sure.  What we can do, when I have the production parts here, is I can send you a single cover to test fit.  I plan on machining one to the minimum dimensions so that people can check it for fit.  If it doesn't fit, we'll know, and if it does, then you can send back the test cover and I'll get you a pair that are machined in the right area.
Jay Brown
- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC

   

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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #42 on: May 23, 2017, 11:11:53 AM »
Jay have you kicked around the idea of casting any oil pans? A finned aluminum FE oil pan in 6-8 qt capacities would be a big seller imo.

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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #43 on: May 23, 2017, 03:05:10 PM »
sure wish I could afford a set of these.. maybe once I get things in order and car running a lot better I will get a pair.. still watching :)

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Re: FE Power Cast Aluminum Valve Covers
« Reply #44 on: May 23, 2017, 10:15:44 PM »
Jay have you kicked around the idea of casting any oil pans? A finned aluminum FE oil pan in 6-8 qt capacities would be a big seller imo.

The cast aluminum Cobra pans are still available.  They work great in both road racing and drag racing applications.  I don't think there would be any reason for me to cast a pan when a good one like that is already available.

http://www.cobranda.com/bigblcooilpa.html
Jay Brown
- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC