{"product_id":"ford-big-block-chrome-steel-valve-covers","title":"Ford Big Block Chrome Steel Valve Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese valve covers are built for the Ford 385-Series Big Block V8 family — 370, 429, and 460 CID. Applications include the Ford Mustang (Boss 429, 1969–1970), Torino (429 Cobra Jet, 1970–1971), and Thunderbird (429\/460); Ford F-Series and Econoline vans (429\/460 car-derived, with 370 specific to medium-duty trucks); and Lincoln Continental Mark III\/IV and Town Car (460), along with Mercury Marquis and Colony Park (460).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is chrome-plated steel with a plain top style and a 3 1\/2 in. height, using a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern. Internal baffling is built in to help control oil movement and reduce blow-by. The 385-Series was produced in both short-bolt and long-bolt valve cover configurations, so confirming which pattern your cylinder heads use is a required step before ordering. These covers are sold as a pair without gaskets, grommets, or mounting hardware, so those should be sourced to match your specific application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFits Ford 385-Series Big Block V8 engines: 370, 429, and 460 CID. Applications include Ford Mustang (Boss 429, 1969–1970), Torino (429 Cobra Jet, 1970–1971), Thunderbird (429\/460), F-Series and Econoline vans (429\/460 car-derived; 370 medium-duty truck-specific), Lincoln Continental Mark III\/IV and Town Car (460), and Mercury Marquis and Colony Park (460).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovers use a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern at a 3 1\/2 in. height. No gaskets, grommets, or hardware are included. Confirm your 385-Series valve cover pattern, short-bolt or long-bolt design, and breather hole configuration before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBLE WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORD BIG BLOCK 385 SERIES V8 ENGINES\u003cbr\u003e• 6.1L \/ 370 in³\u003cbr\u003e• 7.0L \/ 429 in³\u003cbr\u003e• 7.5L \/ 460 in³\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVerify 385-series valve cover pattern, short-bolt or long-bolt design, and breather hole configuration before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFord Mustang (Boss 429, 1969–1970) \/ Torino (429 Cobra Jet, 1970–1971) \/ Thunderbird (429\/460)\u003cbr\u003eFord F-Series and Econoline vans (429\/460 car-derived; 370 medium-duty truck-specific)\u003cbr\u003eLincoln Continental Mark III\/IV \/ Town Car (460) \/ Mercury Marquis \/ Colony Park (460)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMounting Style: Perimeter-Bolt\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eTop Style: Plain\u003cbr\u003eCover Material: Steel\u003cbr\u003eCover Finish: Chrome\u003cbr\u003eBaffled: Yes\u003cbr\u003eGasket Included: No\u003cbr\u003eGrommets Included: No\u003cbr\u003eMounting Hardware Included: No\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: Sold As A Pair\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Street Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49562526548264,"sku":"SP8542","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8356\/5608\/files\/sp8542-100.jpg?v=1732645351","url":"https:\/\/www.topstreetperformance.com\/products\/ford-big-block-chrome-steel-valve-covers","provider":"Top Street Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}