Crankcase Vent

[DEACON]

So, I'm trying to clean up my engine bay. I would love to remove the hose leading from the crank case back to my K&N intake.
I have a crank case vent filter to intall. Sounds easy enough:
However, some guy at an auto parts store (who probably knows NOTHING about SRT8s) said that my car will run like crap, if I remove that hose. Now, I have seen A LOT of pics on A LOT of forums of said vents. HAMMER even offers a vent that matches their intake filter.
What gives????
Any input on this???

Thanks,

[Vinnysrt8]

What r u going to vent and pict would help.

[markus]

i know some very knowledgeable guys that use the filter instead of the hose. offers no gains or losses, just a different look.

[DEACON]

What r u going to vent and pict would help.


http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo99/deaconsrt8/vent.jpg

The vent will go where the top arrow is. I'll plug the FIPK intake pipe at the second arrow.



i know some very knowledgeable guys that use the filter instead of the hose. offers no gains or losses, just a different look.

That's what I thought brutha! All I am shooting for is the different look!
Thanks :bananalama:

[1fastsedan]

So, I'm trying to clean up my engine bay. I would love to remove the hose leading from the crank case back to my K&N intake.
I have a crank case vent filter to intall. Sounds easy enough:
However, some guy at an auto parts store (who probably knows NOTHING about SRT8s) said that my car will run like crap, if I remove that hose. Now, I have seen A LOT of pics on A LOT of forums of said vents. HAMMER even offers a vent that matches their intake filter.
What gives????
Any input on this???

Thanks,
Yeah, your auto parts guy is an idiot. He probably thinks that you're trying to put it on the PCV side, not the intake side. If you're putting it on the driver's side vent, you'll be fine.

[SRT8bby]

I've seen a few go that route with no problems at all.

[Vinnysrt8]

Oh i seen that i was thinking of doing that.

[DevssrT]

Ive seen this done before...is just a diff. look...I myself have been looking where to buy these filters..Link anyone?...and what would you plug the intake hole with?

[DEACON]

Yeah, your auto parts guy is an idiot. He probably thinks that you're trying to put it on the PCV side, not the intake side. If you're putting it on the driver's side vent, you'll be fine.

Thanks bud.


Ive seen this done before...is just a diff. look...I myself have been looking where to buy these filters..Link anyone?...and what would you plug the intake hole with?

Well, I bought one at NAPA for 10 bucks, but they also had them at SCHUCKS and other auto parts stores. (It looks like a little mini K&N!)

As far as the hole in the intake goes, good question!!

[DevssrT]

Well, I bought one at NAPA for 10 bucks, but they also had them at SCHUCKS and other auto parts stores. (It looks like a little mini K&N!)

As far as the hole in the intake goes, good question!!

Gotcha...im going to look into this filter...but, before doing this id like to figure out how to properley plug that hole...Duct Tape is not cosmetically appealing lol...

[Red02WS6]

You guys could use those little colorfull plastic vacuum caps. They usually run about 03 - 05 cents each.

Edit: Found a link for you guys http://www.carparts.com/50-PC-VACUUM-CAP-KIT/GP_2008033_N_111+10718+600022399_10618.car

[DevssrT]

^^Thanks!!

[DEACON]

^^Thanks!!

Yeah, Thanks!

[Red02WS6]

No prob, glad to help.

[HEMI Chef]

As Marcus pointed out there is no benefit other than aesthetic in the case of the LX. That said there is a need for breather filters in certain situations.
ITG makes a quality piece you can check them out here.

http://www.itgfilters.net/main.sc

While you are there check the Maxogen line of filters. These will be featured with our kits.

Hope this helps.

Ed Gagnon
R-Value Intakes

[NYCSRTATE]

I have replaced that line with a filter and plugged the CAI hole.

[DevssrT]

I have replaced that line with a filter and plugged the CAI hole.

What did you plug the hole with??...lol that sounds funny..