RB valley pan/ plate recommendation

[Moms68]

For a fresh 440 .030 over with pro source aluminum heads and Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. Other than the Felpro 1215 what other options should be considered?

 

[RemCharger]

The rpm has the exhaust crossover that sits down in the pan so you're quite limited.
Source makes one, but the reviews are poor.

 

[68-500]

If the factory ones fits why not use it?

 

[lewtot184]

i've made those valley pans before and to do them correctly is time consuming. i use the fel-pro gasket on both my cars without issue (iron head and alum head) but have found that the real issue is making mocking everything up and doing what's necessary for a good fit. if you'll take the time to do that you won't have problem with the fel-pro. i also use the permatex ultra gray. it seems to be much more resistant to gas/alcohol.

 

[diesel_lv]

If you "want" to go w a valley plate w that intake, you can machine/grinder/cut off wheel the heat crossover off of it.

 

[Bee1971]

Like diesel said if you want to go that route

Then this - Work of art

Valley Plates | AR Engineering

 

[Bee1971]

I agree with 184 - Mock up everything dry first with the valley pan and see what kind of clearances you have

These work awesome with aluminum heads , aluminum intake , Fel Pro valley pan

https://www.hughesengines.com/Index...R2Fza2V0cyAmIFZhbGxleSBQbGF0ZXM=&partid=33979

They make .016 / .030 / .060