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Old 05-28-2002, 12:19 AM
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302 EFI Roller Rockers / Valve Cover Clearance

>Several questions regarding fitting roller rockers to a 302
>EFI.... (1) Do all roller rockers require the use of taller
>valve covers (and, I'm assuming, a spacer to raise the upper
>intake manifold so it will clear)? Or, (2) Can you use the
>stock valve covers after removing some or all of the
>baffles? And, finally, I've been window shopping for valve
>covers (in case I'd need to change them) and have noticed
>that many that are listed for the 289-302-351W have a
>footnote that reads " * Not for EFI applications". Any idea
>what the difference would be? (assuming the stock EFI
>application used stamped steel rockers?) Thanks in advance!


Removing the baffles allows you to run pedestal mount roller rockers. The FRPP valve cover will work with EFI but you have to add a 1" intake spacer, then you have to worry about hood clearance (on a Mustang)