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ImportMatrix240sx · 09-10-2002, 01:54 PM

ok dont think im stupid or anything and im sorry if some of u think this is a dumb question but how many engine breathers do we need.  just one right?

uuninja · 09-10-2002, 02:20 PM

Are you takling about your valve cover vent?

If so the correct answer is 0. You want to have vacume on that valve cover vent other wise it serves no function what so ever.

Get a catch tank or leave it stock. Breathers are a waste of money, and are technically bad for your head.

ImportMatrix240sx · 09-10-2002, 07:49 PM

ok...b/c i was reading an older post about intakes and this kid said i should get breathers for my engine instead of using the intake.

hurleyboi514 · 09-10-2002, 08:17 PM

so how does one set that up?  i see catch cans for sale all the time.  id like to get one, but what do i do?  you say it needs vaccum right?  so do u run the hose from the valve cover to the can, then run a hose to the intake to provide vaccum, or can u just run a line to the can and call it a day?

09-10-2002, 01:54 PM	#1
ImportMatrix240sx Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok dont think im stupid or anything and im sorry if some of u think this is a dumb question but how many engine breathers do we need.  just one right? __________________ 1991 240sx hb: APEXi N1 dual catback/Injen intake Alpine head unit/MB Quart speakers/Jensen subs and amp [IMG]C:\My FiLeS\My Pictures\my car.jpg[/IMG] I live my life a 1/4 mile at a time...and for those 15 seconds or more i realize...damn i need a turbo. http://www.importmatrix.com (new)

09-10-2002, 02:20 PM	#2
uuninja Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reston, VA Age: 47 Posts: 812 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you takling about your valve cover vent? If so the correct answer is 0. You want to have vacume on that valve cover vent other wise it serves no function what so ever. Get a catch tank or leave it stock. Breathers are a waste of money, and are technically bad for your head. __________________ Lurker Supreme! www.midatlantic240sx.com 91 Coupe 97 KA24DE+T SOLD

09-10-2002, 07:49 PM	#3
ImportMatrix240sx Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 47 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok...b/c i was reading an older post about intakes and this kid said i should get breathers for my engine instead of using the intake. __________________ 1991 240sx hb: APEXi N1 dual catback/Injen intake Alpine head unit/MB Quart speakers/Jensen subs and amp [IMG]C:\My FiLeS\My Pictures\my car.jpg[/IMG] I live my life a 1/4 mile at a time...and for those 15 seconds or more i realize...damn i need a turbo. http://www.importmatrix.com (new)

09-10-2002, 08:17 PM	#4
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so how does one set that up?  i see catch cans for sale all the time.  id like to get one, but what do i do?  you say it needs vaccum right?  so do u run the hose from the valve cover to the can, then run a hose to the intake to provide vaccum, or can u just run a line to the can and call it a day? __________________ HighTach Motorsports