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GM LS Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers without Coil Mounts - Black

GM LS Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers without Coil Mounts - Black

SKU: SKU: JM8081-5BK

Regular price $230.19
Sale price $230.19 Regular price $261.58
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Product Details

Features

  • Fits GM LS valve cover applications
  • Fabricated Aluminum construction with black finish for strength, durability, and leak resistance
  • Designed for proper crankcase ventilation
  • Includes mounting hardware; gaskets included; check rocker, coil, hood, and breather clearance before installation

Description

GM LS Fabricated Aluminum Valve Covers without Coil Mounts Black for Sealing, Clearance, and Engine Bay Detail

These GM LS valve covers are built around the details buyers search for most: fitment, valve cover height, material, finish, ventilation, and sealing. The tall profile, center bolt mounting style, and application-specific top style help match the cover to the correct engine build and clearance requirements.

Fabricated Aluminum construction with a available in polished, clear anodized, black finish improves durability and engine bay appearance while supporting coil mount compatibility. The gasket and hardware details should be matched to the application so the covers seal correctly and install cleanly.

Use these valve covers for street performance builds, restorations, swaps, and engine dress-up upgrades where appearance, oil control, and valvetrain clearance matter. Verify gasket style, breather/PCV layout, rocker clearance, and hood clearance before installation.

Specs

Mounting StyleCenter Bolt
FinishBlack
HeightTall
Cover MaterialFabricated Aluminum
Mounting Surface MaterialBillet Aluminum
Gasket StyleOne-Piece O-Ring
Gasket IncludedYes
Mounting Hardware IncludedYes
Quantity2

Engine Fitment

COMPATIBLE WITH
GM LS SERIES V8 ENGINES
• 4.8L / 293 in³ (LR4, LY2)
• 5.3L / 325 in³ (LM7, L59, L33, LC9, LH6, LY5, LMG)
• 5.7L / 346 in³ (LS1, LS6)
• 6.0L / 364 in³ (LQ4, LQ9, LY6, L76, L96)
• 6.2L / 376 in³ (LS3, L92, L99)
• 7.0L / 427 in³ (LS7)

NOTES
• Verify valve cover height, coil mount configuration, breather/PCV routing, and rocker arm clearance before installation.
• Ignition coil relocation required — this version comes without coil mounts, so a separate coil relocation solution is needed.
• No PCV provisions included — designed for a clean look; plan crankcase ventilation routing separately.

COMMON VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra (LS equipped)
Chevrolet Camaro / Corvette (LS equipped)
Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban / Yukon (LS equipped)
Pontiac GTO / G8 (LS equipped)

Vehicle Fitment

Q&A

What applications are these valve covers compatible with?
These valve covers are designed for GM Gen III/IV LS-based Small Block V8 engines, including the 4.8L LR4 and LY2; 5.3L LM7, L59, L33, LC9, LH6, LY5, and LMG; 5.7L LS1 and LS6; 6.0L LQ4, LQ9, LY6, L76, and L96; 6.2L LS3, L92, and L99; and 7.0L LS7. These valve covers are designed without ignition coil mounts or PCV provisions for a clean, custom appearance.

Will these valve covers fit my engine?
These valve covers are designed for GM Gen III/IV LS engines. Verify that your engine uses LS-style cylinder heads and that your ignition coil relocation system is compatible before ordering. Because these covers do not include PCV provisions, they are best suited for custom crankcase ventilation systems.

What do valve covers do?
Valve covers seal the top of the cylinder heads to protect the valvetrain from dirt and debris while containing engine oil and helping prevent leaks.

What material are these valve covers made from?
These valve covers are manufactured from fabricated aluminum, providing excellent strength, reduced weight, and improved heat dissipation compared to factory stamped steel valve covers.

What finish do these valve covers have?
These valve covers feature a black finish that provides a bright, show-quality appearance.

How tall are these valve covers?
These valve covers feature a tall-profile design that provides additional clearance for many aftermarket roller rocker arms and other high-performance valvetrain components.

Do these come with coil mounts?
No. This version does not include integrated ignition coil mounts. A separate ignition coil relocation kit or custom coil mounting solution is required.

Do these valve covers include gaskets?
Yes. A one-piece O-ring gasket is included for installation.

Do I need hardware for installation?
No. Mounting hardware is included with these valve covers.

Will these valve covers help prevent oil leaks?
Yes. When installed correctly with the included one-piece O-ring gasket on clean sealing surfaces, these valve covers are designed to provide a reliable seal and help prevent oil leaks.

Are these valve covers a good upgrade over stock?
Yes. These fabricated aluminum valve covers provide increased durability, additional valvetrain clearance, and a clean custom appearance, making them an excellent upgrade for street performance, racing, engine swaps, and custom LS builds.

Can these valve covers clear aftermarket rocker arms?
Yes. The tall-profile design provides additional clearance for many aftermarket roller rocker arms and other performance valvetrain components. Verify clearance for your specific rocker arm and valvetrain combination before installation.

Can these valve covers be used in performance builds?
Yes. These valve covers are ideal for street performance, racing, turbocharged and supercharged applications, engine swaps, and custom LS builds. Their smooth design without ignition coil mounts or PCV provisions makes them especially popular for shaved engine bays, coil relocation setups, and custom crankcase ventilation systems.

Emissions Notice

This product does not affect vehicle emissions and is not subject to emissions compliance regulations.