{"product_id":"vtt-s55-cast-valvecover-s55-n55-ewg-cast-aluminum-valve-cover","title":"VTT S55\/N55 EWG Cast Aluminum Valve Cover","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVTT S55\/N55 EWG Cast Aluminum Valve Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVTT is proud to introduce our \u003cstrong\u003eS55\/N55 EWG Cast Aluminum Valve Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for \u003cstrong\u003eperformance-driven BMW owners\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a \u003cstrong\u003edurable, stylish, and functional upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e. This option provides a \u003cstrong\u003ecost-effective alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e to our billet valve cover while still delivering \u003cstrong\u003eenhanced engine bay aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eeliminating the failure-prone factory plastic cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can crack over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond durability, this valve cover \u003cstrong\u003eremoves the problematic factory PCV system\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete control\u003c\/strong\u003e over how you set up your PCV. We highly recommend pairing it with a \u003cstrong\u003ecatch can\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal performance. 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