Ford Small Block Ball Milled Tall Polished Aluminum Valve Covers

• Cast aluminum construction with polished finish for a clean, upgraded engine bay look

• Ball-milled top style adds a distinct machined, textured look

• Fits Ford Small Block Windsor V8: 221 through 351W CID

• Internal baffling helps control oil movement and reduce blow-by

These valve covers are built for the Ford Small Block Windsor V8 family — 221, 255, 260, 289, 302 (marketed as "5.0L" in later Mustang applications despite its 4.9L actual displacement), and 351W (5.8L) CID. Common platforms include Ford Mustang, Falcon, and Fairlane; Ford F-100/F-150 truck applications; and Mercury Cougar and Comet.

Construction is polished aluminum with a ball-milled top style and a 3 7/8 in. tall profile, using a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern. Internal baffling is built in to help control oil movement and reduce blow-by. These covers are sold as a pair without gaskets, grommets, or mounting hardware, so those should be sourced to match your specific application.

Note: confirming your specific Windsor engine's valve cover pattern and breather/PCV configuration is recommended before ordering.

Applications
Fits Ford Small Block Windsor V8 engines: 221, 255, 260, 289, 302 (also referred to as "5.0L"), and 351W (also referred to as "5.8L"). Common platforms include Ford Mustang, Falcon, and Fairlane; Ford F-100/F-150 truck applications; and Mercury Cougar and Comet.

Installation
Covers use a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern at a 3 7/8 in. tall profile. No gaskets, grommets, or hardware are included. Confirm your Windsor valve cover pattern, breather/PCV location, and intake/EFI clearance before installation.

Does this fit a 302 or a "5.0L" Ford engine—are those the same thing?
Yes. The Ford 302 CID Windsor V8 and the later "5.0L" Windsor V8 are the same engine family. Although the engine's actual displacement is approximately 4.9L, Ford marketed it as a 5.0L in many Mustang and passenger car applications. These valve covers fit compatible 302/5.0L Windsor engines using the standard six-bolt valve cover pattern.

Does this cover have breather holes?
Verify the breather hole configuration for this specific valve cover before ordering. The presence and location of breather openings affect PCV and crankcase ventilation routing, so it's important to confirm the configuration matches your engine and intended ventilation setup.

What's the difference between this ball-milled cover and a smooth or finned Windsor cover?
The ball-milled design features precision-machined textured accents for a distinctive custom appearance. A smooth-top cover has a clean, uninterrupted surface, while a finned cover features cast-in cooling fins for a traditional performance look. The differences are primarily cosmetic, although overall height and available clearance should be verified for your application. These valve covers measure 3-7/8 inches tall.

Is this cover baffled?
Yes. These valve covers feature internal baffling to help control oil movement inside the valve cover and reduce the amount of oil reaching the breather openings during engine operation.

Do these come with gaskets or hardware?
No. These valve covers are sold as a pair only. Gaskets, grommets, breathers, and mounting hardware are not included and must be purchased separately to match your specific application.

What's the height of these valve covers?
These valve covers measure 3-7/8 inches tall and use the standard Ford Windsor perimeter six-bolt mounting pattern.

Will these clear EFI intake components?
Clearance depends on your specific intake manifold, throttle body, and EFI components. Because Ford Windsor engines were offered in both carbureted and EFI configurations with varying intake and accessory layouts, verify clearance for your application before installation.