Anyone using a valve cover bolt like this?

[Pakrat 1,043]

I know there is a more popular Ford Racing version like this but it's just too many repeated Ford logos on the bolt head for my taste. This is a clean Billet one made by UPR but I am curious how this type of bolt looks on a completed engine so if any one has a pic using a simillar type please post it. I'm pretty sure I will like it but it never hurts to see it before ordering.

 

[bnickel 10,004]

personally i always thought style looked like a bunch of tire valve stem caps sticking up out of the valve covers. i prefer either stock bolts, allen bolts or phillps head screws. i've even used slotted screwdriver screws for a different look before. my favorite would have to be the allen heads though.

[Protowrxs 111]

... my favorite would have to be the allen heads though.

 

Me too... stainless allen heads are my plan.

 

I agree they might be too much sticking out for my taste.

 

-Stephen

[351carlo 10]

My favorite valve cover bolt: A stud. By far. No competition when it comes to function. Makes adjusting valves ten times quicker, a lot easier on a C motor with 8 bolts per side, and the gasket stays put.

[Protowrxs 111]

My favorite valve cover bolt: A stud. ...

 

Very true. With the right length stud you can use stainless acorn nuts to top it off as well.

 

I use at least one stud on each side with with my intakes, makes it easier to align and I've never had issues.

 

-Stephen

[GoinBroke 10]

1/4 - 20 SHCS stainless for me. I am partial to the allen head where applicable.

[bnickel 10,004]

1/4 - 20 SHCS stainless for me. I am partial to the allen head where applicable.

 

 

yep, those are the ones i used previously. i also had the inside those aluminum cup washers that were anodized blue.