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Additional exhaust side rocker breather?

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Old 05-10-25, 07:24 AM
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Default Additional exhaust side rocker breather?

I’m looking for something like in attached phot as an additional exhaust rocker cover breather?
Does any one have one for sale/ know who might sell them?
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Old 05-10-25, 03:33 PM
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Forgive me for asking... but why do you suppose it is necessary? I would have thought the existing breather would be sufficient unless you have excessive blow by.?
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Old 05-10-25, 07:00 PM
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New built performance engine so want to see if it has any positive impact.
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Personally, I think I would fit a PCV valve.
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If so send a link to a suitable one please
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Old 07-10-25, 12:27 AM
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PCV valves are readily and cheaply available on line. They come in many different forms but I think they all work in a similar way. I don't know which one would work best in your engine but I would suggest keeping it as simple as possible. You could perhaps fabricate a grommet fitting in the valve cover or perhaps adapt the filler cap. You would also need a hose taken to a suitable point on the inlet manifold from which to obtain a vacuum. No doubt there would need be a bit of experimentation.

An alternative solution would be an exhaust extractor system with catch can. I have used this method on my supercharged MG TC XPAG engine to replace the draft tube. It is a popular option with forced induction systems where PCV valves do not work as well as in normally aspirated engines.

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Old 11-10-25, 09:54 AM
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Thanks for that information.
I’ve been reading further about breathing via an excellent article I found, and will start by actually measuring the actual crank case pressure using a pressure sensor and scope before I look at additional breathing systems.
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Digsy” for Vortex-Power.co.uk and MKIVSupra.net 22nd August 2005[php][php]
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I would suggest you speak to IN Racing. They will know what your best options are.
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