71 CS 455 with Performer/Qjet NO OAI

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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 01:36 PM
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Question 71 CS 455 with Performer/Qjet NO OAI

Looking for some input. Currently have a dual snorkel air cleaner assembly that is set up for 2 breathers. Options as I see them now:

1- breathers in each valve cover and an intake mounted PCV
2 - breather on one cover and PCV on the other and cap the hole in air cleaner
3- breathers in each valve cover and no PCV

Do one of these options clearly stand out as a better choice for performance?

Old Apr 1, 2021 | 01:53 PM
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The factory used a plug in the second hole in the air cleaner for cars that didn't have dual ventilation. There is no reason not to run a PCV valve.
Old Apr 1, 2021 | 02:00 PM
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Thank you and the simplest and easiest solution.
Old Apr 2, 2021 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by John Farm
Looking for some input. Currently have a dual snorkel air cleaner assembly that is set up for 2 breathers. Options as I see them now:

1- breathers in each valve cover and an intake mounted PCV
2 - breather on one cover and PCV on the other and cap the hole in air cleaner
3- breathers in each valve cover and no PCV

Do one of these options clearly stand out as a better choice for performance?
I have your set up and this is the plug that I used:

1970-72 Cutlass 442 W-31 Outside Air Intake Air Cleaner Rubber Plug KE Marking | eBay

Old Apr 2, 2021 | 05:51 AM
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Thank you
Old Apr 2, 2021 | 08:09 AM
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One other cat skinning idea. I drilled a hole in back side of oil fill tube, used generic Mr Gasket grommet in the tube to accept PCV valve. Dual valve cover breathers. I partially retract the valve so long neck funnel goes past the grommet when pouring oil.

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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 08:25 AM
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Interesting and thanks for the idea
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