Ford Small Block Smooth Polished Aluminum Valve Covers

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

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

• Factory-style breather provisions for standard PCV/crankcase ventilation

• Fits Ford Small Block Windsor V8s: 221 through 351W CID

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 CID. Common platforms include Ford Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, F-100/F-150 trucks, and Mercury Cougar/Comet.

Construction is polished aluminum with a smooth top style and a 3 3/4 in. height, using a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern. This cover includes factory-style breather provisions for standard PCV/crankcase ventilation routing, along with internal baffling to help control oil movement and reduce blow-by — making it suited to a direct-style replacement rather than a custom ventilation build.

These covers are sold as a pair without gaskets, grommets, or mounting hardware, so those should be sourced to match your specific gasket surface and ventilation layout.

Applications
Fits Ford Small Block Windsor V8 engines: 221, 255, 260, 289, 302 (also referred to as "5.0L"), and 351W CID. Common platforms include Ford Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, F-100/F-150 trucks, and Mercury Cougar/Comet, across Windsor-equipped model years using the standard six-bolt Windsor valve cover pattern.

Installation
Covers use a perimeter-bolt mounting pattern with a 3 3/4 in. height. No gaskets, grommets, or hardware are included. Since this cover includes factory-style breather provisions, it's suited to standard PCV/breather routing setups rather than custom ventilation builds — confirm your intake/EFI clearance before ordering.

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?
Yes. These valve covers include factory-style breather provisions for standard PCV and crankcase ventilation systems.

Is this cover baffled?
Yes. Internal baffling is incorporated into the valve covers to help control oil movement and reduce the amount of oil reaching the breather openings during engine operation.

How is this different from the version without breather holes?
This version includes factory-style breather provisions and internal baffling with a 3-3/4-inch height, making it suitable for standard PCV and breather configurations. The version without breather holes does not include breather provisions or internal baffling and measures 3-7/8 inches tall, making it better suited for custom crankcase ventilation systems.

Will this fit a later Windsor engine beyond the 1985 model year listed?
Many later Ford Windsor engines retained the same six-bolt valve cover pattern. Verify that your cylinder heads use the standard Windsor six-bolt mounting pattern and that the breather and PCV configuration matches your application before ordering.

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 3-3/4 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.