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Can I set up my PCV like this?
« on: April 04, 2007 10:31 PM »
Howdy, I have a pcv question.  I made three highly artistic diagrams to show what im talking about  :lol:.

#1, This is how I have it now, and I dont think it will work cause I dont have a breather.

#2, I Could get a breather oil cap, and leave the same 2 pcv setup.  Idk why, but I thought I might as well run 2 of them since I had them on hand.  Idk if this will make it work the same, or work worse.

#3, I could have one pcv on one side, and a breather on the other.

What do you think?

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RE: Can I set up my PCV like this?
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2007 11:26 PM »
I would get some valve covers that don't have the PCV in it.  Or just get some breathers for the covers.  PCV is emissions crap, hot rods don't need that stuff.
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RE: Can I set up my PCV like this?
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2007 12:50 AM »
The engine has to 'breathe' some how. If there is no PCV, it needs a breather tube like the 55-62(?) SBC. The PCV is just to filter it so it doesn't blow oil all over the under side of the car. Go with #2. You need some sort of breather and at least one relief (PCV) valve. Two will work since you have them.
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RE: Can I set up my PCV like this?
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2007 4:16 AM »
I thought 3 would be good.
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RE: Can I set up my PCV like this?
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2007 4:46 AM »
You only need once PCV valve  in one Cover, it breathes for the whole motor, no need for the crossover between 2 valve covers, its all connected via the Lifter valley anyways...
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Can I set up my PCV like this?
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2007 5:54 AM »
ok thanks for the answers guys.  I have another question already though :lol:

Anyone know where I can find a breather cap that has a 3/4" neck that is the push-in (into a rubber grommet) type?  I should probably call MN hotrod hardware.
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Can I set up my PCV like this?
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2007 6:13 AM »
yeah I think he has em at a good price too cheaper than speedway if i remember right.
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