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Chevy™ Small Block, 1987 to 1998, Center Bolt, CORVETTE® Script And Fins
    Chevy™ Small Block, 1987 to 1998, Center Bolt, CORVETTE® Script And Fins
    Purchase Chevy™ Small Block, 1987 to 1998, Center Bolt, CORVETTE® Script And Fins
    • Chevy™ Small Block, 1987 to 1998, Center Bolt, CORVETTE® Script And Fins
      Part Number 11041

    • Price for set of 2 covers. Includes PML gaskets and mounting bolts.
      Price varies with finish. SEE PRODUCT INFO.

      $0.00

    • Add Hole at Driver/Left Side, Front:
      Add Hole at Driver/Left Side, Rear:
      Add Hole at Passenger/Right Side, Front:
      Add Hole at Passenger/Right Side, Rear:
    • 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 stock cover, on the top, PML cover uses 2 bolt as PML cover is thick and rigid so 2 bolts is plenty for a no leak seal

    Finishes: Read about finishes and construction of PML parts.

    The valve covers feature vintage CORVETTE lettering and fins for a classic appearance. PML made these for GM Generation II LT1 and LT4 small block engines, center bolt mounting.

    Benefits:

    • Traditional look
    • Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction for secure two bolt clamping on the cylinder head
    • Optional PCV/Breather/Oil Fill holes on intake manifold side for a functional yet clean design
    • Gasket and new mounting bolts included
    • Slightly taller than stock
    • GM licensed product

    Award winning two–bolt design: These valve covers won the SEMA 2007 Global Media Award for the two bolt mounting design. Stock valve covers have four bolts holding the cover on to the engine. PML two bolt design removes the two center bolts for an attractive presentation.

    Because PML valve covers have thick wall, sand cast aluminum construction, they are much stiffer than stock and need only two bolts to apply pressure evenly to the gasket. PML valve covers will not tweak, bend, twist or deform. No leaks and a great look to dress up your engine.

    The CORVETTE script and fins are cast into the cover and are raised. On powder coated parts, the powder coat is shaved off the top of the script and the fins.

    Also available with CHEVROLET script.

    There are two sets of these valve covers on special due to cosmetic blemishes. Both in polish finish. See: SPECIAL 410 and SPECIAL 423

    Gaskets: One set of custom cork composite gaskets included with each set of valve covers. For additional gaskets, see Gasket for Chevy Small Block Valve Covers, Center Bolt.


    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.

    PML made these valve covers for GM Generation II LT1 and LT4 small block engines, center bolt mounting to the cylinder head.

    These applications may have Chevy small block engines with center bolt mounting and be able to use these valve covers:

    • Crate engines, such as ZZ4 and Ramjet
    • 1987 to 1998 Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, Tahoe
    • 1987 to 1998 Corvette, Impala SS, Camaro Z28
    • Mid 90s Pontiac Camaro and Firebird

    Configurations vary! Always check your engine before ordering. See SPECIFICATIONS for information on fitment and PCV/oil fill and breather holes.

    These valve covers are larger than stock. On many stock engines, there is a bracket close to the stock covers that will need modifying to work with these PML covers.

    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.

    • Farm Truck by Art Morrison Enterprises
    • 1929 Ford Roadster
    • 1932 Ford
    • 1955 Belair Wagon
    • 1959 Corvette
    • 1964 Corvette, PML Natural Cast Finish Valve Covers
    • 1964 Corvette, PML Polish Finish Valve Covers
    • 1965 Corvette, PML Cast Finish Valve Covers
    • 1965 Corvette, PML Polish Finish Valve Covers
    • 1965 Corvette, 350 Motor, PML As Cast Finish Valve Covers
    • 1965 Corvette, ZZ4 Motor, PML As Cast Finish Valve Covers

    Farm Truck by Art Morrison Enterprises

    This Farm Truck restoration by Art Morrison Enterprises includes PML small block Chevy valve covers with CORVETTE script and fins. Holes machined in the rear of both valve covers provide for PCV and a breather.


    Art Morrison Restoration of a Farm Truck  PML valve covers on classic Farm Truck, driver's side  PML valve covers on a classic Farm Truck, passenger's side
    From left to right: truck, view of driver's side with push-in breather barely visible, view from passenger's side showing PCV connection
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    1929 Ford Roadster

    Richard installed these valve covers on his 1929 Ford Roadster pickup with a Corvette LT4 motor. He used slightly shorter bolts than PML provided to get a good seal with these aluminum heads.

    LT4 Corvette motor in a 1929 Ford Roadster LT4 Corvette motor in a 1929 Ford Roadster   LT4 Corvette, PML valve covers, passenger side Passenger side of engine   LT4 Corvette motor with PML valve covers, driver side Driver side of engine
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    1932 Ford

    This 1932 Ford at the Grand Nationals in January of 2011 shows these PML valve covers in polish finish with black paint between the fins and script. The engine is a ZZ3 350 and the transmission is a 700R4. This roadster belongs to Bryan in Riverside, CA and kindly allowed us to take some pictures.

    PML valve covers on a 1932 Ford with a ZZ3 350 crate engine    PML valve covers on a 1932 Ford with a ZZ3 350 crate engine, passenger side
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    1955 Belair Wagon

    Eric installed these PML center bolt valve covers on his 1955 Belair Wagon and says "they look awesome!"

    Pictures from left to right: 1955 Belair Wagon, roller rockers, gasket on PML valve covers, PML valve covers installed

    1955 Belair   1955 Belair engine roller rockers   Putting the gasket on the PML valve covers for LT1 engine   PML valve covers installed on a 1955 Belair Wagon
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    1959 Corvette

    David installed PML valve covers on his 1959 Corvette with a 350 Vortec engine, supercharged with Holley efi and four corner coilovers. He is very happy with the way the valve covers finished off the engine compartment giving it a high-end look.

    1959 Corvette 1959 Corvette   pml valve covers on 350 Vortec engine, left side PML valve covers, driver side   pml valve covers on 350 Vortec engine, right side PML valve covers, passenger side  
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    1964 Corvette, PML Natural Cast Finish Valve Covers

    Jerry selected natural cast finish PML valve covers to dress up his 1964 Corvette ZZ4 engine. PML machined one hole in each cover on the intake manifold side above the "e" in the CORVTTE script. Our thanks to Jerry for choosing PML valve covers and for the pictures. Images show (from left to right): orignal cover, Corvette, driver's side of the engine

    1964 Corvette ZZ4 with PML valve covers   1964 Corvette ZZ4 with PML valve covers   1964 Corvette ZZ4 with PML valve covers
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    1964 Corvette, PML Polish Finish Valve Covers

    Jim Smith installed PML valve covers on his 1964 Corvette with a GM 350 CID ZZ4 engine. Per his request, PML machined a hole on the intake manifold side of the cover on the driver's side for PCV. And it worked out perfectly. Our thanks to Jim for sharing his pictures.

    1964 Corvette with PML valve covers  PML valve covers on 1964 Corvette, driver's side  PML valve covers on 1964 Corvette, passenger's side

    1965 Corvette, PML Cast Finish Valve Covers

    Levi sent us pictures of his 1965 Corvette Convertible. He did not take any pictures of the old covers because "it looked like crap." His Corvette has a Chevy Crate 350HO engine with a Muncie 4 speed. Our thanks to Levi for sharing his pictures.

    1965 Corvette Convertible  1965 Corvette Convertible Interior  1965 Corvette Convertible, Engine with PML valve covers  1965 Corvette Convertible, Engine with PML valve covers, drivers side
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    1965 Corvette, PML Polish Finish Valve Covers

    Piper Automotive Service of North Miami (305-903-7946) sent us "before" and "after" pictures of this GM 350/345 ZZ1 engine. They made a few adjustments to get the covers to fit and are very happy with how great they look on this 1965 Corvette.

    GM 350/345 ZZ1 stock valve cover, passenger side 1965 Corvette Stock Valve Covers, passenger side   GM 350/345 ZZ1 stock valve covers, driver side 1965 Corvette Stock Valve Covers, driver side
    GM 350/345 ZZ1 PML valve covers, passenger side 1965 Corvette PML Valve Covers, passenger side   GM 350/345 ZZ1 stock valve covers, driver side 1965 Corvette PML Valve Covers, driver side   1965 Corvette 1965 Corvette
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    1965 Corvette, 350 Motor, PML As Cast Finish Valve Covers

    1965 Corvette Corvertible 350 1965 Corvette Corvertible, 350 motor   1965 Corvette Corvertible stock valve covers Stock valve covers   PML valve covers installed on 350 center bolt engine PML valve covers installed
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    1965 Corvette, ZZ4 Motor, PML As Cast Finish Valve Covers

    Gary loves these valve covers. He ran the covers in his vibratory tumbler for 15 minutes to give them a bit more factory sheen appearance. 

    1965 Corvette Coupe, GM Crate ZZ4 Motor 1965 Corvette Coupe, GM Crate ZZ4 Motor with PML valve covers, passenger side view   GM Crate ZZ4 Motor with PML valve covers, PCV and breather set up PCV on passenger side, breather on driver side   Click on image to view larger in a new tab or window.

    Fitment

    Click here for dimensions. Use these dimensions to check if PML valve covers will fit on your engine.

    PML fits each valve cover on an original GM cast iron cylinder head.

    Small block Chevy cyliner head, center bolt   PML Chevy valve covers fit on original GM head  Click on image to view larger (CORVETTE script covers fit the same)

    These valve covers may fit differently on aluminum or aftermarket heads. Keep this information in mind:

    • PML covers are slightly larger than stock.
    • The extra height allows for many types roller rockers but not all.
    • Check for interference. Some engines have a bracket or other parts that sit close to the stock covers. Some customers have reported modifying their alternator bracket so these covers will fit.

    PML Small Block Valve Covers with Rocker Arms

    PML designed small block Chevy valve covers to work with many roller rocker systems. However, our valve covers are not compatible with shaft mounted rocker arms such as T&D.

    shaft mounted rocker arms  Click on image to view larger.

    The T&D Machine Products Competition Rocker Arms are shown in this image. The shaft mounts are very tall, almost to the top of the rocker arms. The PML cast-in internal baffles will contact these mounts.

    Any rocker system must have space between the rocker arms for the baffle webbing inside the PML valve covers to fit between the arms.

    Inside of PML Valve Covers and Baffles

    PML Center Bolt Valve Covers, baffles  Click on image to view larger.

    Image shows inside of a valve cover. The areas next to the bolt holes are baffles for optional PCV and breathers. These are cast–in.

    Optional PCV, Breather and Oil Fill Holes

    Read this PDF file on oil fill, breather and PCV holes (click here).

    PML Center Bolt Valve Covers, PCV and breathers   PML Center Bolt Valve Covers, PCV and breathers

    PML small block valve covers are made without holes for PCV, oil fill or breather. PML can machine holes to your specifications.

    For engines that require PCV and breather holes on the valve cover, PML designed the casting to be thicker on the intake manifold side and put baffles on the inside in two locations for holes. The top of the cover cannot be machined.

    A separate oil fill hole is not needed since the PCV or push-in breather can be removed and oil added there.

    PML machining tools  Click on image to view larger.

    PML uses four or five different tools on a CNC machine to create a clean, leak-free hole for PCV, breather or oil fill. Spot facing provides a smooth sealing surface for grommets.

    To learn more, we have two videos.

    The information is generally the same although a different PML valve cover is shown in these videos.

    When ordering holes, you will need to specify the hole location. Holes can be machined on the passenger's side cover or on the driver's side cover, towards the front of the car or towards the rear. You can choose the location and type of hole needed in the shopping cart or can call to order. International customers, please email us for ordering.

    Included With Valve Covers

    PML includes new mounting bolts and a set of our custom cork composite gaskets with the valve covers.

    An example of what is in the box is shown below for a set in orange powder.

    In the box with PML Corvette valve covers, center bolt  Click on image to view larger.

    Gaskets

    PML gaskets for Center Bolt small block Chevy valve covers    Close up of PML gaskets for Center Bolt small block Chevy valve covers    PML valve cover with PML gaskets for Center Bolt small block Chevy valve covers
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    PML includes a set of our thick, cork composite gaskets with our valve covers. Gaskets are approximately 0.25 inches thick. We designed these for easy installation and to provide a leak proof seal. For additional gaskets, see Gasket for Chevy Small Block Valve Covers, Center Bolt.

    Depending on the engine configuration, using less thick gaskets or gaskets made from other materials may cause installation problems or not completely seal. For example, PML valve covers have a rail to hold the gasket in place while placing the valve cover and gasket on the cylinder head and if a thick gasket is not used, the rail may contact the cylinder head, preventing a good seal.

    PML Valve Covers Compared to Stock

    PML Valve Covers Part Number 11041 height compared to stock   PML Valve Covers Part Number 11041, compared to stock
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    These images show a PML valve cover compared to the stock cover. The outside dimensions are shown. The distance to the gasket surface maybe different.



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