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Old 11-04-2003, 03:05 PM
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I saw that some people such as Jeffery10X2 have a breather on there front valve cover. I was just wondering what this is for, the benefits and what kind and how much???? I want to know if I should buy one. Thanks Guys!!
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Will this one work?
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...92&prmenbr=361
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what purpose do these hold?
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Hey, thank you for asking!! I've been wondering that myself... :?
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Purely for dress up only. www.zzperformance.com carries a cheap one.
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Originally Posted by Allmachtige
Purely for dress up only. www.zzperformance.com carries a cheap one.
Oh...that sucks!! Dress up only...wait...that'* rice!!!!

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Dude they add 50hp to the wheels, so HA!
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Originally Posted by Allmachtige
Dude they add 50hp to the wheels, so HA!
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$27 for the ZZ and $10 for the Jegs...for basically the same thing???
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On modern engines with PCV valves, these serve no real purpose. Unless your PCV were to fail, I suppose. Older engines without PCV'* need them. It'* a 'street-rod' thing, but I'm beginning to wonder myself if this may have a positive effect on engine temps? Hmmmm......


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