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Old 05-22-2004, 11:21 AM
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What'* the benifit?
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Zero. That'* why you have a PCV valve.

There might be a SLIGHT benefit to front valvetrain temps, but it'* the rear that runs hotter. For the most part, it'* a purely cosmetic mod.
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Its for looks, thats the only benefit.
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If you modify the hell out of your engine, then you may need it, as the stock PCV valve won't be setup for your setup, but that'* very extreme case.
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