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Chevy™ Small Block, 1955 to 1959, CORVETTE® Script and Fins
    Chevy™ Small Block, 1955 to 1959, CORVETTE® Script and Fins
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    • Chevy™ Small Block, 1955 to 1959, CORVETTE® Script and Fins
      Part Number 11027

    • Staggered Bolt Pattern.

      Price for set of 2 covers. Includes mounting bolts. Does not include gaskets.
      *See Gasket for Chevy Small Block, Perimeter Mount Valve Covers to order gaskets for these valve covers.

      Price varies with finish. SEE PRODUCT INFO.

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    • By clicking ADD TO CART, you confirm that you checked fitment and acknowledge PML valve covers Finish and Construction is different from OEM.

       

    Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

    Number of Bolts: 4 per cover, on the perimeter, staggered bolt pattern

    Finishes: Read about finishes and construction of PML parts.

    These sand cast aluminum valve covers feature raised CORVETTE script lettering and 7 fins. They have perimeter mounting with staggered or offset bolt holes for 1955 to early 1959 cylinder heads. The mid height design clears many roller rockers.

    Benefits:

    • Traditional CORVETTE script and fins
    • Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
    • Thick flange will not tweak when bolts are tightened
    • Staggered/offset bolt pattern for 1955 to 1959 cylinder heads
    • GM licensed product

    These valve covers do not have a provision for PCV, breather or oil fill because the original valve covers did not have a provision for PCV, breather or oil fill. This was done in the intake manifold.


    Official GM License Product Logo  Licensed GM product. All related Emblems and vehicle body designs are tradmarks of General Motors LLC, used under license to PML, Inc.

    These valve covers fit Chevy small block GM cylinder heads with the staggered or offset bolt pattern. Four bolts on the perimeter of the flange hold the cover on the head. This bolt pattern was used from about 1955 to 1959.

    These valve covers are larger than stock. Check for clearance for larger covers before ordering.

    Loaner Program

    We want to make sure you get valve covers that will work on your engine and you love looking at. With that in mind we have a program for borrowing a PML valve cover to test fit on an engine. Learn more about the PML Loaner Program.

    1957 Corvette 283

    David installed these PML valve covers on his 1957 Corvette with a 283 small block Chevy engine.

    PML valve covers on a 1957 Corvette 283 small block, passenger side 1957 Corvette with a 283 small block   Stock 283 small block valve covers from a 1957 Corvette Stock valve covers   PML valve covers on a 1957 Corvette 283 small block, passenger side PML valve covers installed, passenger side   PML valve covers installed on a 1957 Corvette 283 small block PML valve covers installed, driver side
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    Gaskets

    Gaskets are not included with these valve covers. PML designed these Chevy Small Block Perimeter Mount Valve Covers to work with cork composite gaskets.

    Mounting Bolt Holes

    The holes to mount the valve covers on the engine are about 8.8 inches apart (center to center) on the intake or inside edge and 10 inches a part on the exhaust or outside edge.

    Inside of Valve Covers

    Interior is open, same as stock covers.

    inside of valve cover
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    PML Valve Covers Compared to Stock

    PML Valve Cover Part Number 11027 compared to stock   PML Valve Cover Part Number 11027, 
compared to stock, top view
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    PML valve covers are sand cast aluminum, so they have thicker walls, are taller, and have a rougher texture.

    Many original valve covers were die castings or stamped steel. Both have a smooth surface.

    The images below show this PML valve cover compared to a typical die casting, GM part 3726086.

    PML cast finish small block Corvette valve covers, 55 to 59 model years, size compared to die cast part   PML cast finish small block 55 to 59 Corvette valve covers compared to die cast part   PML cast finish small block 55 to 59 Corvette valve covers compared to die cast part, top view
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    Read more about finishes and construction of PML parts.



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