RE: Valve cover gasket(s)

["Robinson, Michael/SFO" <mrobinso@ch2m.com>]

	Huw Powell wrote:  
	> painting the valve cover will get you about 5 BHP (bystander horse
	> power).  The timing belt covers are good for  another 2-3, but the
	> intake manifold can get you up to 10 if you pick the right color.

	I painted my valve cover Hi-Temp Chevy Engine Block Red (got it for
$3.95 at the Auto Parts Club).  It looks great but i lest a good 30 BHP from
it.  Guess that says something about the Heartbeat Of America.

	Mike Robinson
	88 90q, San Jose, CA