{"product_id":"ford-small-block-smooth-polished-aluminum-valve-covers","title":"Ford Small Block Smooth Polished Aluminum Valve Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFits 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATIBLE WITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORD SMALL BLOCK WINDSOR V8 ENGINES\u003cbr\u003e• 3.6L \/ 221 in³\u003cbr\u003e• 4.2L \/ 255 in³\u003cbr\u003e• 4.3L \/ 260 in³\u003cbr\u003e• 4.7L \/ 289 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\u003e• Verify Windsor valve cover pattern, breather location, and intake\/EFI clearance before installation.\u003cbr\u003e• Confirm whether the \"1962–85\" range is a physical fitment limit or an emissions cutoff — and whether it should differ from the \"without hole\" version, since this cover already includes factory-style breather provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFord Mustang (1965–1995, engine varies by year)\u003cbr\u003eFord Falcon \/ Fairlane (1962–1970)\u003cbr\u003eFord F-100 \/ F-150 (1968–1996)\u003cbr\u003eMercury Cougar \/ Comet (1964–1973)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMounting Style: Perimeter-Bolt\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 3 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eTop Style: Smooth\u003cbr\u003eCover Material: Aluminum\u003cbr\u003eCover Finish: Polished\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":49562512949544,"sku":"SP8440","price":121.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8356\/5608\/files\/sp8440-100_7205cfdd-7106-4ef5-82c8-cef92ad98d5f.jpg?v=1741029394","url":"https:\/\/www.topstreetperformance.com\/products\/ford-small-block-smooth-polished-aluminum-valve-covers","provider":"Top Street Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}