[Shotimes] PCV extractor and vacuum in crankcase

[Zach Leahy]

I'm with dave on this one :)

Z

On 8/2/05, Dave Kegel <d.kegel@comcast.net> wrote:
> How many "traditional" power adders have we seen over the years that do next
> to nothing for the SHO motor?  If someone can prove it to me (using the SHO
> motor, not some 11:1 compression 500 cubic inch big block motor) I'll
> believe it, but I think it's a waste of time.
> 
> Dave
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Porter [mailto:ronporter@prodigy.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:15 AM
> To: 'Dave Kegel'; TechSHO@topica.com; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] PCV extractor and vacuum in crankcase
> 
> 
> Dave, this is a PROVEN power producer. This process has been around for
> years, and produces big gains on car & motorcycle engines. I believe that
> Smokey Yunick was the proponent of this process.
> 
> Ron Porter
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Dave Kegel
> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 9:27 AM
> To: TechSHO@topica.com; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] PCV extractor and vacuum in crankcase
> 
> So, bottom line.  You'll never notice any HP gains (if there are indeed any,
> which I'm skeptical of), and it will keep the intake cleaner.  Guys, you've
> GOT to have somethign better to do with your time!  :)
> 
> Dave
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Ian Fisher
> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 10:04 PM
> To: TechSHO@topica.com; shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] PCV extractor and vacuum in crankcase
> 
> 
> It promotes better ring sealing and re-routes oily
> blowby out through the exhaust instead of into the
> intake manifold. Theoretically this should yield a HP
> gain and keep the intake manifold nice and clean and
> dry. I have a Mr. Gasket kit that I'm probably going
> to install when the new 3.2 goes in.
> 
> Technically this will have a negative effect on those
> with emissions testing. You may want to disconnect it
> for the sniffers.
> 
> Ian
> 
> --- Dave Kegel <d.kegel@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
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> > I gotta ask.  Why bother?
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of van Oss
> > Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 8:09 PM
> > To: V8 SHO; shotimes@autox.team.net; TechSHO
> > Cc: Paul Nimz
> > Subject: [Shotimes] PCV extractor and vacuum in
> > crankcase
> >
> >
> > I am a faithful disciple of the apostle Paul [Nimz].
> >  Yet verily, he hath
> > struck fear into my heart.  Paul and I have been
> > talking about installing a
> > PCV extractor kit on my 92.  Basically it uses a
> > pipe welded into the
> > cat-back at a 45-degree angle (venturi effect) to
> > draw crankcase fumes into
> > the exhaust stream.  Crankcase vacuum makes a little
> > HP (thank you, Smokey
> > Yurick) and safeguards the intake air plumbing from
> > automotive emphyszema.
> >
> > The question is whether to close off the opening in
> > the front cam cover, to
> > generate max vacuum.  If so, words like "collapse
> > some seals" test my faith.
> >
> > Do I just drive around and see if my front and rear
> > crank seals implode?
> >
> > Ah, once again VO gets to experience the bleeding
> > edge of innovation.
> > Smokey, where are you when I need you?  Bet he's not answering emails.
> >
> > VO
> >
> >
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