Valves & Valvetrain Parts
- Mahle®Engine ValvesEngine Valves by Mahle®. Is your vehicle feeling down on power? Do you see dark puddles on the ground when you park? Is your CHECK ENGINE light on? Your engine may be in need of repair, but before you waste your time and gas running out...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$5.60 - $41.23
- SKP®Engine ValveEngine Valve by SKP®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$3.25 - $74.62
- Sealed Power®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Sealed Power®. Featuring leading-edge design, premium materials and precision engineering, Sealed Power valves are recognized for superior durability and fatigue resistance that can meet the demands of any application....Unsurpassed engineering, manufacturing and materials selectionHigh fatigue strength$7.41 - $13.49
- Enginetech®Engine ValvesEngine Valves by Enginetech®. The Engine Builder's Source, can locate the right part for nearly any rebuild application. Offering a full line of internal engine parts for domestic, import and high performance applications, Enginetech...Rigorously tested to withstand years of abuseDesigned with innovative manufacturing techniques$2.32 - $1,839.55
- Original Equipment®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Original Equipment®. Looking for high-quality replacement parts to restore the performance of your vehicle? Then Original Equipment automotive parts are for you. They are manufactured from the finest materials according...Perfect replacement for your damaged or worn out original partMade using high-grade materials for long-lasting dependability$7.50 - $99.93
- DNJ Engine Components®Engine ValveEngine Valve by DNJ Engine Components®. Save your time and hassle when replacing your worn out or cracked valve with this superior part expertly crafted by DNJ. Designed to meet or exceed the highest OE standards, the top-notch valve...Designed to replace your worn out or cracked valveLooks, fits and performs just like your OE part$5.47 - $35.88
- Crown®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$16.40 - $44.34
- Melling®Performance Engine ValvePerformance Engine Valve by Melling®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Melling features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet...Right for your vehicle and lifestyleMade from high-quality materials for ultimate durability$7.28 - $9.79
- Febi®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Febi®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$12.46 - $32.67
- Brian Crower®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Brian Crower®. BC valves are made from one piece forgings, where the head of the valve is forged under a two step process to keep a consistent material grain flow. Intakes are made from EV8 (21-4N) steel. This is the...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$20.97 - $251.66
- Brian Crower®Stainless Steel ValvesStainless Steel Valves by Brian Crower®. BC valves are made from one piece forgings, where the head of the valve is forged under a two step process to keep a consistent material grain flow. Intakes are made from EV8 (21-4N) steel. This...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$167.78 - $251.66
- Ford Performance®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Ford Performance®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality...Designed to help you get the most out of your vehiclePerfect for use in high-performance environments$16.43 - $23.60
- Skunk2®Alpha Series™ Valve SetAlpha Series™ Valve Set by Skunk2®. With fully machined valve heads and hard chrome plating, these Alpha Series valves ensure optimized airflow. They are built from HNV3 martensitic steel (IN) and heat treated EV8 austenitic steel...Ensure optimum sealing, airflow, and stabilityMade from heat treated EV8 austenitic steel (EX) one-piece forgings and HNV3 martensitic steel (IN)$282.80
- Skunk2®Ultra Series™ ValvesUltra Series™ Valves by Skunk2®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Skunk2 features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$509.68
- Aisan®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Aisan®. Make sure your engine breathes properly with our selection of top-quality replacement parts. These parts are made by trusted brands that use the finest materials and the latest manufacturing techniques. As a...Perfect solution to keep your system performing the way it was designed toCrafted from the highest grade materials for dependable, long-lasting service$7.15 - $18.01
- Professional Parts Sweden®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Professional Parts Sweden®. If you need premium-quality yet affordable replacement parts for your Volvo or SAAB, Professional Parts Sweden hits the spot. Top-of-the-line Professional Parts Sweden products are made using...Direct replacement for your factory partEngineered to meet exact OEM standards$8.83 - $20.82
- QualCast®Engine ValveEngine Valve by QualCast®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a...Made from high-strength materials for uncompromising durabilityDesigned to provide an excellent combination of price and quality$4.16 - $49.28
- CRP®Engine ValveEngine Valve by CRP®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$9.08 - $41.39
- Eurospare®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Eurospare®. Is your vehicle feeling down on power? Do you see dark puddles on the ground when you park? Is your CHECK ENGINE light on? Your engine may be in need of repair, but before you waste your time and gas running...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$10.25 - $24.02
- Kolbenschmidt®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Kolbenschmidt®. Manufactured with customers in mind using most modern methods and leading-edge equipment, this premium-grade product is excellent in every detail. It ensures impeccable quality and maximum reliability and...Unique craftsmanship paired with advanced technologyDesigned to ensure a high level of reliability and security$11.77 - $16.31
- AE®Engine ValveEngine Valve by AE®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials using...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$4.92 - $52.01
- Allmakes 4x4®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Allmakes 4x4®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$35.78 - $38.74
- Chevrolet Performance®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Chevrolet Performance®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Chevrolet Performance features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials$46.40
- Dokuro®Engine ValveEngine Valve by Dokuro®. Dokuro offers valves in a variety of materials to meet the requirements virtually any engine. The materials available for Dokuro valve applications include carbon steel alloys, stainless steels, inconel, and...OE quality parts from top original equipment and aftermarket manufacturersThe finest quality at a great price$4.06 - $41.98
- Ferrea®5000 Series Hi Performance Valves5000 Series Hi Performance Valves by Ferrea®. The 5000 Series Valves have become the alternative for performance engine builders that use our competitors “street” or “performance valve”. These valves are machined in our CNC...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$15.75 - $146.90
- Ferrea®6000 Series Competition Valves6000 Series Competition Valves by Ferrea®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$20.89 - $257.96
- Manley®Domestic Race Series™ Valve SetDomestic Race Series™ Valve Set by Manley®. The undisputed leader for over 40 years in the aftermarket. Stainless Steel Valves, Titanium Valves, Hollow Stem Valves and Custom Valves... for a myriad of applications ranging from Top...Made to help enhance the performance of your vehiclePerfect for drag racing or high-performance racing applications$190.92 - $527.07
- Manley®Race Master™ Bead Loc Groove Engine ValveRace Master™ Bead Loc Groove Engine Valve by Manley®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$25.47 - $229.94
- Manley®Race Master™ Engine ValveRace Master™ Engine Valve by Manley®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$26.34 - $263.23
- Manley®Race Master™ Triple Groove Engine ValveRace Master™ Triple Groove Engine Valve by Manley®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$26.87 - $214.92
Valves allow gases to flow in and out of the cylinders, and seal the combustion chambers so compression can develop. They open and close in response to the lobes on the camshaft via the valvetrain. The air/fuel mixture flows in when the intake valve opens, and the spent exhaust gases flow out when the exhaust valve opens after the power stroke. Every engine has at least one intake and exhaust valve, while many have a pair of each.
Valvetrains differ according to camshaft location. On Over Head Valve engines the cam is in the cylinder block. On Over Head Cam engines one or two cams are on the cylinder head. On OHV engines lifters ride on the camshaft lobes, pushrods transfer motion up to the cylinder head, and rocker arms pivot on shafts or studs actuating the valves. OHC valvetrains may have pivoting rocker type followers and lash adjusters or buckets between the cam and valves.
Valvetrain problems are often caused by excessive clearance. As cam lobes, lifters/followers, pushrods, and rocker arms wear, clearance is increased. Once clearance starts to increase, the pounding experienced by each component becomes greater as the lash opens and is taken up during valve operation. This can result in bent pushrods and broken rocker arms. The most common valve failure is overheating, especially on exhaust valves, which causes the valve to “burn” and distort and/or crack.
Miles and engine heat can also take their toll on valve springs. The valve springs must have enough pressure to keep the valves closed and maintain valve lash. Seat pressure is usually 70-90 lbs. on a stock engine with open pressure at 200 lbs. or more. Weak valve springs can’t exert the proper amount of pressure, which can cause misfire and loss of power as engine speed increases, resulting in “valve float”, where the valves fail to close. In extreme cases valve float can allow the valves to contact the pistons on some engines, bending or breaking the valves and cracking or breaking the pistons.
Performance valvetrain components must be much stronger to function at high RPMs and overcome stiff valve spring pressure to open larger valves. Higher valve spring pressure is needed to prevent valve float at high RPM. Performance rocker arms and valve spring retainers are made of lighter materials to enable the engine to rev easier and achieve higher RPM, and components like roller lifters and roller rockers reduce power-robbing friction. Most performance pushrods are made of strong chrome moly steel, and larger diameter pushrods are available for some applications. No matter whether you’re looking for a stock replacement or a performance unit, we are your one-stop shop.
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