Trans-Dapt Performance: LS Valve Cover Adapter Kits

With the popularity of the GM LS engine swap clearly here to stay—even finding their way into Ford street rod and hot-rod builds—Trans-Dapt Performance is committed to continue bringing products to market that meet enthusiast needs. In that vein are new LS valve cover adapter kits, which give your reliable yet perhaps ordinary-looking LS engine some serious muscle car attitude.

Trans-Dapt LS valve cover adapters are made in the USA from laser-cut steel and are compatible with steel (chrome or powdercoated), cast, or fabricated aluminum valve covers. Each kit comes with all necessary gaskets and mounting hardware required to make the change.

Features

  • Laser-cut steel construction.
  • Inject muscle-car attitude to your LS engine-swap project.
  • Compatible with steel (chrome or powdercoated), cast, or fabricated aluminum valve covers.
  • Includes all necessary gaskets and mounting hardware.
  • Made in the USA.

Trans-Dapt Performance LS Valve Cover Adapter Kit

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Trans Dapt Performance: PerfectMatch Engine Dress Up Kits

PerfectMatch engine kits from Trans Dapt Performance deliver everything for harsh under-hood environments along with the best factory color matching on the market for your classic Ford or Chevy project. These quality powder-coated engine dress-up kits add finish and detail, giving your bay a quick, easy, and show-worthy appearance. Including valve covers, a timing cover, water neck, breathers, and necessary gaskets and hardware, PerfectMatch engine kits from Trans Dapt are a “perfect match” for your classic small-block Chevy, big-block Chevy, or small-block Ford project.

Features

  • For SBC, BBC, or SB Ford applications.
  • Powder coated and factory color matched.
  • Includes a timing cover, water neck, breathers, valve covers, and necessary hardware/gaskets.

Trans Dapt PerfectMatch Engine Accessory Kit

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Trans Dapt Performance (6048): Finned Aluminum Oval Air Cleaner Set

Aluminum Air Cleaner Sets from Trans Dapt Performance not only provide good-looking performance, but also include all required fasteners and a replaceable filter element to get you up and running in no time. The finned design of these air cleaners will give your engine compartment a clean, retro look.

Note: Not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles.

Features

  • Includes air cleaner top, base, high-flow paper air filter element, and hold-down bolt.
  • 2” x 15” with 5-1/8” neck
  • Style: Polished aluminum oval with two sets of fins across the top.

Trans Dapt Performance (6048): Finned Aluminum Oval Air Cleaner Set

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Trans Dapt Performance (6706): Finned Aluminum Air Cleaner Set

Aluminum Air Cleaner Sets from Trans Dapt Performance not only provide good-looking performance, but also include all required fasteners and a replaceable filter element to get you up and running in no time. The finned design of these air cleaners will give your engine compartment a clean, retro look.

Note: Not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles.

Features

  • Includes air cleaner top, base, high-flow paper air filter element, and hold-down bolt.
  • 4-1/8” overall height.
  • Style: Polished round aluminum shape with fins and recessed base.
Trans Dapt Performance (6706): Finned Aluminum Air Cleaner Set
Trans Dapt Performance (6706): Finned Aluminum Air Cleaner Set

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Trans Dapt Performance (8918): Slam-Guard Engine Oil Pan for ’83-’93 Ford 5.0L Fox Body

Internal combustion engines are a torrent of friction, fire, and heat, and the only thing that keeps them running is proper lubrication. With a 5-quart capacity and rugged construction, the 8918 chrome-finish Slam-Guard armored oil pan from Trans Dapt Performance is designed to save your Fox body Ford from certain doom. Its 3/16″ steel plate resists punctures and deformation that can reduce or completely cut-off the flow of oil to the engine.

Each Slam-Guard pan includes a matching finish magnetic drain plug. New gaskets and bolts are required and available separately.

Features

  • #8918 fits 1983–1993 Ford 5.0L Fox body with factory front sump only (other applications available)
  • Five-quart capacity.
  • Rugged design resists damage from debris and bottoming out.
  • 3/16” steel plate.
  • Chrome finish.
  • Includes matching finish magnetic drain plug.
  • New gaskets and bolts are required and available (but not included).
Trans Dapt Performance (8918): Slam-Guard Engine Oil Pan for ’83-’93 Ford 5.0L Fox Body
Trans Dapt Performance (8918): Slam-Guard Engine Oil Pan for ’83-’93 Ford 5.0L Fox Body

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Trans-Dapt Performance (44062): Chevy S-10/SB Chevy V8 Swap-in-a-Box Kit

Stuffing an SB Chevy V8 or new-era LS motor into an S-10/S-15, Blazer/Jimmy, or Sonoma is a complex-yet-rewarding project. Doing the job yourself presents its own set of challenges, not the least of which is finding aftermarket components that work together to make the project run more smoothly.

Trans-Dapt Performance has partnered with Hedman and Hamburger’s Performance to create its Engine Swap-in-a-Box kit—the ultimate S-10 engine swap kit around. Each kit contains motor mounts/pads, a performance oil pan, and a complete set of Hedman hedders. The different kits vary only in regard to the included header; the 44062 contains Standard-Duty HTC-coated factory heads.

  • All parts designed to work together seamlessly.
  • Takes the guesswork out of component selection.
  • Includes motor mounts/pads, performance oil pan, and HTC-coated headers.
Trans-Dapt Performance (44062): Chevy S-10/SB Chevy V8 Swap-in-a-Box Kit
Trans-Dapt Performance (44062): Chevy S-10/SB Chevy V8 Swap-in-a-Box Kit

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