Valve Cover Baffle Question

[ViperTony]

I need to modify the valve cover baffles so that they clear my T&D rockers. I didn't want to butcher the baffles with a ballpeen hammer so I decided to try JMB Performance oil pan baffles. They're designed to mount behind the valve cover vent ports:



Has anyone installed these in their valve covers? How are they working for you?

Thx,
Tony

 

[dave6666]

I would guess that the factory baffle is the Nth degree offering by the Chrysler engineers to remove absolutely the greatest possible tiniest quantities of oil mist/vapor/droplets in regards to EPA guidelines and regulations. A beer can pull tab positioned somewhere in the area of the vent port would probably contain enough so that you wouldn't need to check your oil any more often than you already do LOL.



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[Red Snake]

Call the number from JMBs website. Justin (the owner) will answer. He is an expert at putting them in.

 

[ViperTony]

I spoke to Justin. My fiirst reaction upon opening the package was....Really?!? I did call Justin and said "Really?" .

Apparently, there are Viper owners that have these installed. He explained the design to me, I get it. I was going to grind down the mounting studs in the valve covers and reinstall the OEM baffle. I think I'll stick with the original plan.

 

[plumcrazy]

my T&D's didnt hit. are you sure yours are going to ?

 

[ViperTony]

my T&D's didnt hit. are you sure yours are going to ?

I had to shim them for correct geometry so I'm thinking they may hit. Then again if I had my valve covers I'd know for certain.