Aluminum Valve Covers???

SkysG37 · 06-06-2023, 07:51 PM

Does anybody make aluminum Valve covers for the VQ37VHR?
Not really looking for CNCed billet, or fabricated sheet metal covers.
Just some nice die cast alloy covers like I see is available for the vq35de.

Spooler · 06-06-2023, 08:08 PM

Nothing wrong with the plastic ones.

Averying · 06-06-2023, 08:25 PM

The VQ37 doesn’t have the same valve cover leaking issues like the plastic covers on the VQ35DE motors, so like Spooler said the OEM plastics are fine

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SkysG37 · 06-06-2023, 09:14 PM

Have two motors with leaking driver side covers.
Searched up seals and saw the DE ones.
But if there are no "upgraded" covers available or necessary, I'll just replace the seals.
Thanks for the input guys

NorthStyle · 06-07-2023, 02:31 AM

IIRC, I saw an individual on one of the FB groups who is producing billet valve covers

SkysG37 · 06-09-2023, 01:32 PM

Yeah, they are super nice!
But $1700 is a little steep for my street sleeper.
Not to mention the lead time on a hand fabbed part(s) like that.
I was thinking mote like die cast "oem" style covers.

Tractionless · 06-10-2023, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkysG37

Yeah, they are super nice!
But $1700 is a little steep for my street sleeper.
Not to mention the lead time on a hand fabbed part(s) like that.
I was thinking mote like die cast "oem" style covers.

Not to mention they probably want a substantial prepay amount and then ghost.

redondoaveb · 06-10-2023, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless

Not to mention they probably want a substantial prepay amount and then ghost.

They're legit but I wouldn't pay $1,750 for a set of valve covers
https://olmedosmotorsports.com/

Tractionless · 06-10-2023, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

They're legit but I wouldn't pay $1,750 for a set of valve covers
https://olmedosmotorsports.com/

I don't call having a "website", more like classified listing with 5 products on it legit, but anyone's free to put their money up to find out if they'll deliver orders. There's plenty in the space with many more years of biz that routinely screw over enthusiasts.

redondoaveb · 06-10-2023, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tractionless

I don't call having a "website", more like classified listing with 5 products on it legit, but anyone's free to put their money up to find out if they'll deliver orders. There's plenty in the space with many more years of biz that routinely screw over enthusiasts.

I'm very familiar with them and I know guys that do business with them all the time. I wouldn't vouch for them unless I was confident that they're legit.

SkysG37 · 06-11-2023, 12:52 PM

I did buy the flywheel hold down tool from them through FB Marketplace.
Shipped it to me with a quickness. No issues.

But yeah, I'm not gonna spend that kinda money on valve covers. Unless maybe I had some big ol' cams that needed some crazy clearance

SkysG37 · 02-27-2024, 09:33 AM

They finally started die casting 'em!
Only in red, and they almost gone
200 bux
Ebay and amazon

06-06-2023, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
SkysG37 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Fort Myers Florida Posts: 25 Drives: SC '08 G37 coupe Rep Power: 6	Aluminum Valve Covers??? Does anybody make aluminum Valve covers for the VQ37VHR? Not really looking for CNCed billet, or fabricated sheet metal covers. Just some nice die cast alloy covers like I see is available for the vq35de.

06-06-2023, 08:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
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06-06-2023, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,797 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Nothing wrong with the plastic ones.

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SkysG37 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Fort Myers Florida Posts: 25 Drives: SC '08 G37 coupe Rep Power: 6	Have two motors with leaking driver side covers. Searched up seals and saw the DE ones. But if there are no "upgraded" covers available or necessary, I'll just replace the seals. Thanks for the input guys

06-07-2023, 02:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,255 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	IIRC, I saw an individual on one of the FB groups who is producing billet valve covers

06-09-2023, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
SkysG37 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Fort Myers Florida Posts: 25 Drives: SC '08 G37 coupe Rep Power: 6	Yeah, they are super nice! But $1700 is a little steep for my street sleeper. Not to mention the lead time on a hand fabbed part(s) like that. I was thinking mote like die cast "oem" style covers.

06-11-2023, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
SkysG37 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Fort Myers Florida Posts: 25 Drives: SC '08 G37 coupe Rep Power: 6	I did buy the flywheel hold down tool from them through FB Marketplace. Shipped it to me with a quickness. No issues. But yeah, I'm not gonna spend that kinda money on valve covers. Unless maybe I had some big ol' cams that needed some crazy clearance