Valve Guides

Valve guides are precision cylinders pressed into the cylinder head that keep the valve stem aligned during every opening and closing event. Over time, they wear — especially in high-mileage or performance engines — leading to excessive oil consumption, valve seat misalignment, and loss of compression. Replacing worn guides restores proper valve operation and engine efficiency.

When selecting valve guides, pay close attention to:

  • Material: Cast iron guides are durable and compatible with stock valves; bronze or manganese-bronze guides offer better heat dissipation and are preferred for performance applications.
  • Size: Guide outer diameter (OD) and inner diameter (ID) must match your cylinder head’s bore and valve stem diameter. Common stem diameters include 5.5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, and 11/32 in.
  • Application: Guides are engine-specific. Confirm fitment by engine family, valve size, and year range before ordering.

Our valve guide collection covers a broad range of domestic and import engines. Use the vehicle filters to narrow results by make, model, and engine, or search by your desired guide dimensions.

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Set of eight Ferrea standard size intake valve guides for Honda and Acura K20 engines.
$50.69 $56.32
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Set of 8 Ferrea high-performance valve guides for Chevy LS1 and LS7 engines, part number VG1061.
$79.06 $87.84
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Set of eight Ferrea VG1048 standard size bronze-alloy exhaust valve guides for Mitsubishi 4G63 engines.
$80.21 $89.12
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Set of 12 Ferrea VG1035 standard intake valve guides for Toyota 2JZGE and 2JZGTE engines
$76.03 $84.48
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Ferrea VG1034 standard exhaust valve guides for Toyota 2JZ engines, set of 12.
$76.03 $84.48
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Set of eight Ferrea standard size intake valve guides for Acura and Honda cylinder heads.
$50.69 $56.32
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Set of eight Ferrea VG1000 standard-sized exhaust valve guides for Honda and Acura cylinder heads.
$50.69 $56.32
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Set of eight Brian Crower BC3961 6.0mm exhaust valve guides for Subaru EJ series engines.

$81.00

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Set of 8 precision-machined Brian Crower BC3960 6.0mm intake valve guides for Subaru EJ-series engines.

$81.00

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Set of 12 Brian Crower BC3931 exhaust valve guides for Toyota 2JZGTE and 2JZGE engines

$122.00

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Set of twelve Brian Crower BC3930 6.0mm intake valve guides for 2JZ-GE and 2JZ-GTE engines.

$122.00

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Set of twelve Brian Crower 7.0mm exhaust valve guides for the Nissan RB26DETT engine cylinder head.

$122.00

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Set of 12 precision-machined Brian Crower 6.0mm intake valve guides for Nissan RB26DETT cylinder heads.

$122.00

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Brian Crower 6.6mm exhaust valve guides for Nissan KA24DE engine cylinder heads.

$81.00

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Brian Crower BC3924 precision machined 6.6mm intake valve guides for Nissan KA24DE engines.

$81.00

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Set of eight Brian Crower 7.0mm exhaust valve guides for Nissan SR20DE and SR20DET engines.

$81.00

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Set of Brian Crower BC3920 6.0mm intake valve guides for Nissan SR20DE(T) engines.

$81.00

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Set of 12 Brian Crower BC3919 precision 6.6mm exhaust valve guides for Mitsubishi 6G72 engines

$122.00

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Set of twelve Brian Crower BC3918 6.6mm intake valve guides for Mitsubishi 6G72 engines.

$122.00

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Set of 8 Brian Crower 6.0mm exhaust valve guides for Chrysler PT Cruiser and Dodge Neon engines.

$81.00

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Eight Brian Crower intake valve guides with a 6.0mm bore for Dodge Neon and Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L engines.

$81.00

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Set of eight Brian Crower BC3915 5.5mm exhaust valve guides for performance engine heads.

$81.00

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Set of eight Brian Crower 6.6mm precision exhaust valve guides for Mitsubishi 4G63 engines.

$81.00

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Set of eight Brian Crower 6.6mm intake valve guides for Mitsubishi 4G63 engines.

$81.00

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Set of 8 Brian Crower BC3907 5.5mm exhaust valve guides for Honda S2000 F20C/F22C engines.

$81.00

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Set of 8 Brian Crower BC3906 precision machined 5.5mm intake valve guides for Honda S2000 engines.

$81.00

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Set of 8 Brian Crower 5.5mm manganese bronze exhaust valve guides for Honda K20 and K24 VTEC engines.

$81.00

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Set of eight Brian Crower BC3901 5.5mm exhaust valve guides for Honda B16A, B17A, and B18C VTEC engines.

$81.00

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Set of eight precision-machined Brian Crower 5.5mm intake valve guides for Acura and Honda VTEC engines.

$81.00

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