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Pcv valve part #
What are you guys using for a PCV valve for a lower than stock vacuum engine? I found one for a Chevy 396 but it is a larger diameter than our Pontiacs. Should I drill out the grommet so I can use the larger PCV valve or just use a stock replacement valve? I keep reading the importance of a proper PCV valve but how do we pick the proper one?
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Do you have less intake vacuum than a stock RAIV engine? These engines uses a std PCV valve.
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RA IV would idle about 10-11 inches of vacuum.
Tom V.
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I expect my vacuum to be about 12 inches. Guess the standard one will be fine.
So if Pontiac was able to use one pcv valve for all applications , why does Chevy have multiple valves with different applications ? |
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I personally do not know..but someone here may very well know.
If not, try the Chevelle forum, full of knowledgeable people. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/#general-tech-area
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Pontiac never had a production camshaft larger in .050" duration specs than the RA-IV camshaft. around 230° @.050 Lift.
Chevrolet had (for example) The 30-30 Small Block Camshaft hydraulic 30-30 : advertised duration: 286 intake/293 exhaust, duration @ .050 : 239 /246 , lift : .483" /.477" , lobe center: 112 degrees. The Duntov Solid Lifter Camshaft: (Also Z-28 Camshaft) advertised duration: 284 intake/291 exhaust, duration @ .050 : 247 /254 , lift : .504" / .498", lash: .012" lobe center: 112 degrees The Chevrolet Z-28 Off-Road Camshaft that a lot of guys ran was even nastier for a street engine. Cam Timing: TAPPET @.050 Lift: Opens Closes Max Lift Duration Intake 20.5 BTDC 56.5 ABDC 108 257° @.050 Lift Exhaust 70.5 BBDC 18.5 ATDC 116 269° @.050 Lift So the Ram Air IV camshaft was pretty whimpy vs the Chevrolet stuff. I did not go into any of the BB Chevy Specs for the 396/375 & 425 HP engine, the 427 425 HP engine, the LS-6 and LS-7 Big Block engines, or the L-88 and ZL-1 engines. All of them had PCV systems installed (if possible) as they eliminated corrosive gas in the oil pan. Tom V.
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I was just about to post the same question for my 455 with the Stump Puller.
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Heres a link of my experience to getting the right PCV part
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=788780
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1966 GTO 1966 421-9.3-1 comp-Race Tec 23cc Pistons 1966 Tri-Power 1967 670 Heads Pontiac "Highlift" TriPower Cam by SpeedPro DUR 214 Int 224 Exh @.050 - 107 ICL LIFT .445" Int .465" Exh Tri-Y-Headers by Tribal Tubes w/ Goerlich Mufflers 1966 Muncie Wide Ratio 4-Speed 1968-72 Chevy 12 Bolt Rear End w/ 3.73 rear gears |
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Looks like the cv881c fits several years of the gm 2.5 Iron Duke engine. If i may add, a rock solid platform.
My combo idles good but i ordered one any way. It will give me something to tinker with.
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