Reddit mentions: The best automotive engine valve covers

I replaced:

1. driver and passenger side valve cover gaskets
   
   
2. driver side valve cover (FINDAUTO Valve Cover 13264-EA210... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y1Q3C5Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share ) (because I broke my original one trying to replace spark plug hole seals)....I recommend replacing both valve covers because those center seals are probably cooked if you’re anywhere near 100k+ miles—and they’re non-serviceable on the frontier’s cheesy plastic valve covers.
   
   
3. all 1-6 spark plugs (check that your ignition coils are also good while you have them out.)
   
   
4. Air plenum and throttle body gaskets (you can get them both as a kit) Vincos Upper Intake/Plenum Gasket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PKQBLM1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   
5. Air filter: Bosch Workshop Air Filter 5486WS... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VC1Q0Q4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   
6. Engine air cleaner intake duct (mine were cracked): Engine Air Cleaner Intake Duct... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7V2ZX6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   
7. Pcv Tube (I might be misnomering this part)— (breather tube between the two valve covers. Mine was completely dry rotted) Part No.: 11826-EA200 nissanpartsdeal.com
   
   
8. Two intake valve timing control gaskets (p/n 23797-ZA000 nissanpartsdeal.com)—mine were cashed and you have to take the air Plenum off to replace the passenger side one, so you might as well do it while your Plenum is off. You have to remove these valve control modules to remove the valve covers anyway, so replacing their gaskets is a no-brainer.
   
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9. My next project is to replace my oil cooler gasket:
   
   MAHLE Original B32573 Engine Oil... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0184JRWN6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   Mine is pissing oil.
   
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   I also replaced my number 3 ignition coil. Mine was bad. A mechanic did that one for me. It’s a pisser. 🤦🏻‍♂️
   
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   If you need a good low-force torque wrench, I recommend this: TEKTON TRQ21101 1/4-Inch Drive... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M12284X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
   
   It’s only 1/4” drive, but it works very well. High quality.

its been a few years but luckily i saved most of the build in a text file

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/spe-2429

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1414

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1423

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-m08750vs

http://www.amazon.com/1958-86-Chevy-Small-Valve-Covers/dp/B0032CXGX6

http://www.amazon.com/Holley-12-803BP-Fuel-Pressure-Regulator/dp/B000CMDV84

http://www.amazon.com/Edelbrock-2701-Performer-Intake-Manifold/dp/B00063046Q

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Gasket-9810-Chrome-Breather/dp/B000BWCGA4

x3 http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Performance-Chrome-Fuel-Fitting/dp/B00062ZDAE/ref=pd_sim_auto_10

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Color-Analog-Ratio-Monitor/dp/B008P6DOIG

http://www.amazon.com/Thermoid-24088-Fuel-Line-Hose/dp/B000KKHNZU

http://www.amazon.com/Bando-6PK2170-Quality-Serpentine-Belt/dp/B000CB0KJS

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Meter-20805-Gauge-Single/dp/B000CMH9XW

http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/detail.aspx?Item=6500-R

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-70239/overview/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-k1106/overview/

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-10105117/overview/make/chevrolet

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-94000

the shorter serpentine belt was needed after i removed the smog pump and not shown is the dart iron eagle heads i got on craigslist for a good deal, not everything in the build is there and some links might be bad though

as far as HP/Torque its in the 270-330HP range judging from racing against other cars in that power range

trust me you dont want to go 'cheap' on this part--I got one for my 05 from Amazon--its called a 'Lower Engine Cover'

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VOSRTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Toyota calls it an "Under Cover". Part number 51441-06020.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyota-Parts-51441-06020-Engine/dp/B005VLMZ2O

Ensun 11127552281 N52 Engine Cylinder Head Valve Cover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078BBPT8B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NayaCb3H3AQXZ

What do you think ?
Does the old one pop off ? Or do you have to break it off and glue this in ?

Something similar to this down below, by the way just checked this one doesn't fit but this is just so you can get the idea of what I'm looking for.

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-264-909-Driver-Valve-Cover/dp/B00NF1R5YK/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?keywords=dorman+264-909+driver+side+valve+cover&qid=1557712589&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull