Carburetors Carb discussion and questions. Upgrading your Third Gen's carburetor, swapping TBI to carburetor, or TPI to carburetor? Need LG4 or H.O. info? Post it here.

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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Car: 83 Camaro
Engine: 350
Transmission: th350
PCV necessary

I got my camaro a few years ago and havent really done too much with it recently. I'm starting an engineering co-op this summer and im gonna have money to get the beast running strong again. One thing ive noticed is that a lot of people just run two breathers instead of a breather + pcv valve. I dont remember offhand but I think mine connects to one of the carb vacuum ports. Anybenifit of running it either way? My motor is a 350 with a cam (266duration) and worked over stock heads.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Using a PCV valve helps keep blowby gasses from condensing in the oil and forming acids and deposits.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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yep and its very important for the life and health of the engine

need one pvc in one cover and a filtered return in the other

preferably, that way it will tend to circulate through the crankcase and lifter gallery


good luck
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Yep, a PCV does nothing but good for the engine!
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