Re: Poly 318 valve covers?

[Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gary,

You've nailed my sentiments perfectly...   Make it look original, or use 
period correct speed parts, but when you put your foot in it, it picks 
up and goes like hell...

My next engine upgrade will be an D4B intake  (Manufactured 64/65). 
Thats really the last mod for the my engine, unless I find a '66 dart 
273 holley 4bbl.

--Tom

On 3/3/2011 7:58 PM, Gary Pavlovich wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Our tastes are similar.  Both my Mopars have 100% stock, 
> interior/exterior appearance (well - Ok, they do have a couple 
> aftermarket gauges mounted under the dash, but purposefully 
> inconspicuous) yet "Built" under the hood w/Hot-Rod nostalgia add-ons 
> for the Plymouth and disguised or hidden HP parts on the 340 Dart (mid 
> to high twelve's w/ the mild internal modifications).
>
> I designed the custom Poly Tunnel Ram to fit under the hood of my 
> Plymouth for stealth reasons.  There is little clue to what lays under 
> the hood by examining the car from inside the cab (huge orig. steering 
> wheel, pushbutton trans...) or outside (steel wheels w/original 
> stainless hubcaps...) but the Poker face smiles when you lift the hood 
> and all the cards are on the table, so to speak.
>
> My general preference is to "look" OEM, all-original but go like stink 
> when you hammer it.
>
> However, if it looks modified, it better be fast enough to justify the 
> image.
>
> Gary P.
>
> If it is
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill" <Y1TopBanana73@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 5:51 PM
> Subject: Re: Poly 318 valve covers?
>
>
> > I'm a big fan of make it look stock, but doesn't have to run that way. I
> > certainly don't mind the aftermarket dress-up parts you'll probably 
> > never
> > see anything but a chrome air cleaner on any of my cars...just my taste.
> >
> > And as far as parts "must satisfy the HP & Torque
> > goals.requirements...before adding glitz" and I agree 100%. Valve 
> > covers,
> > braided hoses, etc. don't make it go faster which is why I won't buy 
> > them,
> > besides personal taste. I'm not saying dress-up stuff doesn't look 
> > good if
> > done right, but most aftermarket stuff like that is just not for me. I'd
> > much rather spend my precious few dollars on something that will make it
> > faster. Just my $0.02
> >
> > Bill M
> > 65 Coronet 500 'vert http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html
> > 73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
> > 21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 7:15 PM, Gary Pavlovich <glpavlovich@xxxxxxx> 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but limiting yourself to $60 
> > > for any
> > > dress-up part won't get you far.
> > >
> > > I think the parts & components added to any engine build must first 
> > > satisfy
> > > the HP & Torque goals/requirements of the engine before adding glitz or
> > > "show" that doesn't make it go any faster.
> > >
> > > The glitz or show addition, in my opinion, should be commensurate 
> > > with the
> > > value or expense of the engine; $500 for covers added to a $5000+ 
> > > engine
> > > would make sense to me if one could afford it.
> > >
> > > Gary P.
> >
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