1979 Chevrolet Nova Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Essential 1979 Chevrolet Nova Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HS 7733 SH-2)

Cylinder Head Gasket Set

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$35.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Head sets contain gaskets and seals necessary for a valve grind or head reconditioning job
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit and premium seal
  • Premium quality parts you can trust
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Contains all the parts needed to complete the repair unless otherwise noted
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ARP Auto Racing – Hex Style Head, 1.8L Lb Per Square" Tensile Strength, Black Oxide, Chrome Moly (Part No.135-3601)

Hex Style Head, 1.8L Lb Per Square" Tensile Strength, Black Oxide, Chrome Moly

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$111.99
High Performance head bolts are available with a reduced wrenching hex or 12 point and wide area flanged head that eliminates the need for valve train removal to facilitate cylinder head retorquing. All High Performance Series bolts are 180,000 PSI (which is 15 Percent stronger than Grade 8) and kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers.

Product Features:
  • High Performance Head Bolts Are Available With A Reduced Wrenching Hex Or 12 Point
  • Wide Area Flanged Head That Eliminates The Need For Valve Train Removal To Facilitate Cylinder Head Retorquing
  • Rated At 180,000 PSI Tensile Strength
  • High Performance Head Bolts Are Stronger
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Felpro – Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts (Part No.7733 PT-2)

Cylinder Head Gasket: Composite, Without Head Bolts

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$34.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING — Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
  • SEALING TECHNOLOGIES — Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
  • NO RETORQUE DESIGN — Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
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Edelbrock – Performer-Plus Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters (Part No.9738)

Performer-Plus Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters

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$127.99
Product Features:
  • Replacement Lifters For Performer Cam
  • 50 State Legal
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4375)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$16.99
These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly. 2 per set.

Product Features:
  • Precision machined
  • Case hardened
  • Give accurate alignment
  • 2 per set
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Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3103)

Engine Push Rod

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$3.99
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exceptional material quality
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Heat treated tips
  • Stock or mild modified replacement
  • Made in USA
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Edelbrock – RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam (Part No.60899)

RPM Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head 64cc Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam

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$1192.99
Product Features:
  • Out-of-the-Box Bolt-On Performance
  • With Straight Plugs
  • 64cc Combustion Chambers Improve Performance
  • Retain Stock Compression Ratio
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Dorman – Lock Nut, Type 8, 7/16-20 In., GM (sold by each) (Part No.693-022)

Lock Nut, Type 8, 7/16-20 In., GM (sold by each)

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$3.49
This engine rocker arm nut is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine rocker arm nut matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this nut is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Mr. Gasket – Valve Cover (Part No.9803)

Valve Cover

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$92.99
Chrome plated steel valve covers have a flat smooth top. Available for numerous applications.

Product Features:
  • Flat/smooth top
  • Designed to hold valve cover gasket in position
  • Made from grade 5 steel
  • Long lasting durability
  • Cadmium plated to resist corrosion
  • Easy installation
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Kit (Part No.R-851)

Engine Rocker Arm Kit

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$6.99
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Complete rocker arm assembly
  • 1 Arm
  • 1 Ball
  • 1 Nut
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Ball (Part No.MR-1783)

Engine Rocker Arm Ball

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$0.65
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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ARP Auto Racing – 1.75"Oal Stud, 0.8"D Adjuster Third, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 0.7"D Screw-In, Set Of 16 (Part No.134-7101)

1.75"Oal Stud, 0.8"D Adjuster Third, 3/8"-24, 7/16"-14, 0.7"D Screw-In, Set Of 16

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$59.99
If you have ever installed a rocker stud into a cylinder head and watched it wobble as it screwed in, you knew from the beginning that the rocker geometry was going to be inconsistent all over the place. ARP rocker studs are concentric within 0.005 T.I.R. thread pitch to thread pitch. They run in straight and true. Lengths are exact designed to provide positive seating every time. An extra large radius base offers greater resistance to flex. Available in both High Performance and Pro Series models. To be used with ARP patented Perma Loc(TM) adjusters.

Product Features:
  • Made Of 8740 Chrome Moly Forgings
  • Heat Treated To 180,000 PSI
  • Excellent For Elapsed Time Bracket Racing, Limited Rule Oval Track Competition And Street Use
  • Lengths Are Exact Designed To Provide Positive Seating Every Time
  • Set of 16
  • .800″ Adjuster Thread Length
  • 3/8-24 Shank Diameter and Thread
  • 3/8″ Typical Small Block Application
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Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Chevy O.E Cast iron Cylinder Heads (Part No.5703)

Sure Seat Valve Springs for S/B Chevy O.E Cast iron Cylinder Heads

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$65.99
Springs made of highest quality spring wire. Springs precision wound to close tolerances. Non-Rotator style: Dyno tested and street proven. Great match to Edelbrock camshaft kit.

Product Features:
  • For Use With Cast Iron Heads
  • Springs Made of Highest Quality Spring Wire
  • Springs Precision Wound To Close Tolerances
  • Use with Original Equipment Heads Only
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Dorman – Pipe Plug C.S. Square 1/4-18 Npt, Head Size 1/4 In. (sold by each) (Part No.090-067)

Pipe Plug C.S. Square 1/4-18 Npt, Head Size 1/4 In. (sold by each)

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$4.99
This engine cylinder head plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine cylinder head plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Edelbrock – Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16) (Part No.9730)

Performer Series Retainer (Qty 16)

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$99.99
Product Features:
  • Use W/ Valve Springs Part #5703, 5794
  • Set of 16
  • 1.50 in. Outside Diameter
  • Steel Material
  • Black Oxide Finish
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Edelbrock – VALVE COVER TAB (Part No.4426)

VALVE COVER TAB

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$10.99
The Edelbrock #4426 valve cover hold-down kits may be used on all Edelbrock and similar design chrome valve covers, our Elite Series and Elite II valve covers, our Classic Series valve covers and our Victor Series valve covers.

Product Features:
  • 5 in Length
  • Steel Material
  • For Small-Block Chevy
  • Chrome Finish
  • Set of 4
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Edelbrock – Hold-Down Tab Kits for Big-Block Chevy 5" long (Qty 7) (Part No.4414)

Hold-Down Tab Kits for Big-Block Chevy 5" long (Qty 7)

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$27.99
The Edelbrock #4414 valve cover hold-down kits may be used on all Edelbrock and similar design chrome valve covers, our Elite Series and Elite II valve covers, our Classic Series valve covers and our Victor Series valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Not For Center Bolt Covers
  • Steel Material
  • For Big-Block Chevy
  • Chrome Finish
  • Set of 7
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Edelbrock – Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves (Part No.9710)

Valve Seat for S/B Chevy heads with 1.60" Valves

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$18.99
Product Features:
  • Valve Seats
  • Performer Series
  • 50-State Street Legal
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-138)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.30
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-115)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.43
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Exhaust Valve (Part No.V-1904)

Engine Exhaust Valve

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$6.49
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Sealed Power – Engine Intake Valve (Part No.V-1926)

Engine Intake Valve

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$4.99
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Chrome plated stem
  • Hard coating added to surface for strength & aiding in lubrication
  • Note – coating added in varying thicknesses depending on application
  • Innovative design, using leading edge materials
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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ARP Auto Racing – ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit (Part No.234-4301)

ARP Cylinder Head Stud Kit

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$316.99
ARP only uses premium grade 8740 alloy and a proprietary ARP2000 alloy that are rated for superior to “aircraft” quality alloy steels. Secondly, each stud is placed vertically into special racks and precisely heat-treated to 200,000 psi for the 8740 material and 220,000 psi for the ARP2000 material. This procedure ensures complete heat penetration and the results are far superior to those lesser quality studs from other manufacturers who just dump pieces in a basket and hope for the best. 

Product Features:
  • 1/2″ 12-Point, 3/16″ Allen Socket Size(s)
  • 8740 Chromoly
  • Black Oxide
  • Small Block Chevy
  • Sold As A Kit
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Mr. Gasket – Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts (Part No.9824)

Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts

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$15.99
Chrome-plated for beauty and durability, wing bolts make valve cover removal fast and easy. They are precision-engineered and feature extra-long threads to accommodate Mr. Gasket’s re-usable valve cover gasket and custom valve covers.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy V8
  • Standard Y top 1/4 in.-20 x 5/8 in.
  • Chrome plated steel
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1979 Chevrolet Nova Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1979 Chevrolet Nova. Maybe you just need a couple of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 67 different Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in our inventory ranging from $0.43 to $1,268.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1979 Chevrolet Nova running smoothly.

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads are only as good as their brand. We stock 8 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1979 Chevrolet Nova. Sealed Power, Felpro, and Mr. Gasket are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1979 Chevrolet Nova, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 418 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts with 4.4 stars and Engine Rocker Arm Kit with 3.8 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads to keep your 1979 Chevrolet Nova rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Brands To Make Your 1979 Chevrolet Nova Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1979 Chevrolet Nova demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Nova the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads brands and parts.

Popular Edelbrock Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

We carry Edelbrock parts in our stock across Valve Covers and Cylinder Heads categories, plus more. For a 1979 Chevrolet Nova, our most popular Edelbrock Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads include:
Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy
from $189.99
(1)
Pushrod Set for S/B Chevy
Push Rods

FAQs for 1979 Chevrolet Nova Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the most purchased Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1979 Chevrolet Nova?

Out of 67 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1979 Chevrolet Nova, the most popular in our inventory are:
Engine Valve Lifter
from $13.99
(15)
Engine Valve Lifter
Engine Valve Lifters
Engine Push Rod
from $2.99
(5)
Engine Push Rod
Push Rods
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
from $0.95
(4)
Engine Rocker Arm Nut
Rocker Arm Nuts

What are the top-rated 1979 Chevrolet Nova Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for your 1979 Chevrolet Nova based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
from $15.99
(9)
Chrome Valve Cover Wing Bolts
“good”
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
from $3.49
(6)
Engine Rocker Arm Kit
“The rocker was what i needed and was hard to find. You guys helped out well and were right in the neighborhood thanks”
Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
from $0.43
(2)
Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper
“You guys are always great”