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Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 07, 2011, 11:12:10 AM
I am looking for a set of 5.0 MN-12 Thunderbird/Cougar valve covers. I'll  buy or trade. They can't be the older style covers,they have to be the MN-12's.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: hypostang on January 07, 2011, 11:27:16 AM
What is the difference sir?

I have a few sets that I dont know what they are from
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 07, 2011, 03:38:31 PM
They are a little taller than the factory 5.0 covers from our cars and can clear roller rockers.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: hypostang on January 07, 2011, 03:47:38 PM
I'll break out the tape measure after supper
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: Kitz Kat on January 07, 2011, 04:04:41 PM
Do you have a pic of them vinnie?
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: 50tbrd88 on January 07, 2011, 04:50:55 PM
I had some but I'm pretty sure I sped them...I will check when I get home though.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 07, 2011, 06:33:38 PM
Sorry,no pics. I was told and at one time saw, a pair of MN12 covers that were taller than ours stockers,although they look the same,it takes a third look before you actually see the height difference.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: hypostang on January 07, 2011, 06:39:01 PM
No go on mine .... they are  all the short ones
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 07, 2011, 07:02:31 PM
I'll keep looking for some suitable replacements for the ones I have.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: sarjxxx on January 10, 2011, 11:02:00 PM
Vin I'll try to take a look tomorrow if I can get out to my yard after work. I know for a fact there's a MN-12 with a factory HO. I'll try to get a pic so you can tell me for sure if its what you're after.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 10, 2011, 11:50:59 PM
Thanks !!!!!
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: 88turbo on January 11, 2011, 11:48:29 AM
arent you ever happy with what you have???  lol
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: Beau on January 11, 2011, 02:46:36 PM
It's what makes his car so fresh and neat...always something new to see lol
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 11, 2011, 09:18:29 PM
Quote from: 88turbo;349260
arent you ever happy with what you have???  lol

I was,but I have another plan. It's because I went and swapped the intake. My fault,but I have to follow through.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 11, 2011, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;349274
It's what makes his car so fresh and neat...always something new to see lol

Thanks Beau. I appreciate that.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: sarjxxx on January 11, 2011, 10:25:17 PM
Hey Vin I had to work late today, wasn't able to make it out to the yard. I'm prolly working late tomorrow, but I might be able to make it out in time. If not I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get out there by Sat at least. I'll let you know when I get out there and get a pic for you.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 12, 2011, 07:43:00 AM
Do you have any idea what they charge for them They really are nothing that special.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: sarjxxx on January 12, 2011, 09:46:13 AM
I casn probably get them for about 10/15 for both. 20 at most i'd say
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Post by: vinnietbird on January 12, 2011, 10:15:38 AM
Sweet.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: sarjxxx on January 12, 2011, 05:02:12 PM
this is unfortunately the best pic I could get of them. Its a little decieving they're really about 2-1/4" tall. If this is what you're looking for let me know and I'll hafta pull them this weekend. There's two sets so they're not going anywhere.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 12, 2011, 05:43:37 PM
It's the back side that should be taller. I know you can't measure that. Either way,I'll take them. I'll PayPal you or do a trade,or a partial trade...whatever is good for you. Cheaper the better. What year are those?
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Post by: sarjxxx on January 12, 2011, 07:15:23 PM
the ones there are in a 1991 SC that had a 5.0 transplant. But there is a 93 that has the exact same ones in it so I could pull those if you'd rather.

....bugs me to try to figure out why someone would put a 5.0 in  a perfectly good SC....:beatyoass:
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 12, 2011, 07:50:07 PM
I'd rather have the covers from a factory equipped car. There's no telling what the other engine came from and if the covers are what I'm looking for.

As far as it being a perfectly good SC....it IS in the salvage yard for a reason. The Engine probably failed and they had access to a 5.0. Or they were trying to finish a 5.0 swap and failed. Who knows. It's a donor car now.LOL.
Title: WANTED...MN-12 5.0 valve covers....
Post by: vinnietbird on January 13, 2011, 10:19:32 PM
Sarjxxx is hooking me up. SWEEEEEET!!!!!!