{"product_id":"ford-small-block-chrome-steel-valve-covers","title":"Ford Small Block Chrome Steel Valve Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese valve covers are built for the Ford Small Block Windsor V8 — specifically the 260, 302, and 351W CID versions. This casting is not compatible with the 221 or 289 CID engines: mid-1966 introduced rail-style rocker arms that require a taller \"pent roof\" cover, and early 289s using the shorter pre-1966 profile will not clear correctly with this cover. The 255 CID (1980–1982) is not listed by the manufacturer for this casting and should be treated as unconfirmed rather than assumed compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction is chrome-plated steel with a plain top style and a 3 3\/4 in. tall, pent-roof-clearance profile, using a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern. Internal baffling is built in to help control oil movement and reduce blow-by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications include Ford Mustang and F-100\/F-150 (302\/351W years, 1968–1985) and Mercury Cougar (302\/351W years). 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 Small Block Windsor V8 engines: 260, 302, and 351W CID only. Not compatible with 221 or 289 CID due to a valve cover profile change — mid-1966 rail-style rocker arms required a taller pent-roof cover, and early pre-1966 289s use a shorter profile that won't clear. 255 CID (1980–1982) is not listed by the manufacturer for this casting and should be treated as unconfirmed. Common platforms: Ford Mustang and F-100\/F-150 (302\/351W years, 1968–1985), and Mercury Cougar (302\/351W years).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovers use a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern at a 3 3\/4 in. tall, pent-roof-clearance height. No gaskets, grommets, or hardware are included. Confirm your engine's rocker arm style (rail-style vs. earlier stud-mount) before ordering, since that's what determines pent-roof clearance compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBLE WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORD SMALL BLOCK WINDSOR V8 ENGINES\u003cbr\u003e• 4.3L \/ 260 in³\u003cbr\u003e• 5.0L \/ 302 in³\u003cbr\u003e• 5.8L \/ 351W in³\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis casting fits 260\/302\/351W only — not compatible with 221 or 289 due to a valve cover profile change (mid-1966 rail-style rocker arms required a taller \"pent roof\" cover); early 289s used the shorter pre-1966 style and won't clear correctly.\u003cbr\u003e255 (1980–1982) is not listed by the manufacturer for this casting; treat as unconfirmed rather than compatible.\u003cbr\u003eConfirm actual cover height against spec sheet, since this is the \"Tall\" pent-roof-clearance variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFord Mustang (302\/351W years, 1968–1985)\u003cbr\u003eFord F-100 \/ F-150 (302\/351W, 1968–1985)\u003cbr\u003eMercury Cougar (302\/351W years)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMounting Style: Perimeter-Bolt\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3 3\/4\"\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":49562495713576,"sku":"SP8331","price":66.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8356\/5608\/files\/sp8331-100.jpg?v=1732644973","url":"https:\/\/www.topstreetperformance.com\/products\/ford-small-block-chrome-steel-valve-covers","provider":"Top Street Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}