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Old 12-18-2010, 11:21 AM
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what the difference between a pcv valve for a hi perf. engine and one that says except for high perf. engines. both look the same. need to change mine, (plastic nipple cracked) but was stumped on whats the diff.??
Old 12-18-2010, 11:26 AM
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the amount of vacuum needed to open the valve. h/p engines don't pull enough vacuum at idle to open the valve and suck all that good stuff, that makes these cars smell differently than my wife's honda.
Old 12-18-2010, 11:29 AM
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now i know the rest of the story, thanks.

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