Ford 390-428 Valve Cover

The TRANS-DAPT Ford 390-428 Valve Cover is a stock-height, chrome-plated steel valve cover designed for Ford FE-series engines. This pair of baffled valve covers features integral breather holes, providing essential crankcase ventilation while maintaining a clean, finished appearance under the hood. The chrome finish delivers classic durability and corrosion resistance, making these covers suitable for both street and show applications where engine bay aesthetics matter.

Built to original equipment specifications, these valve covers maintain stock height clearance, eliminating fitment complications with factory or aftermarket intake manifolds common to FE-series engine swaps. The baffled design reduces oil mist and vapor carryover into the intake system—a functional advantage that extends engine longevity on sustained-load applications. Breather holes are factory-positioned to accept standard PCV routing without modification, ensuring straightforward installation on restorations and performance builds alike.

Buyers restoring classic Fords with 390, 406, 427, or 428 cubic-inch FE engines rely on TRANS-DAPT valve covers to match period-correct underhood appearance while meeting modern ventilation standards. Suitable for street rods, muscle car restorations, and vintage drag builds, these covers balance authenticity with functional design. The heavy-gauge steel construction and chrome plating withstand thermal cycling and road conditions typical of vintage engine compartments.

This pair ships ready to install—no machining, reaming, or valve cover gasket modification required for proper FE-series fitment. TRANS-DAPT's reputation in the Ford performance and restoration market is built on tight tolerances and attention to original specifications, reflected in widespread acceptance among restoration shops and enthusiast builders.