CCV Filter question
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I agree with the idea of no restrictions. But, in the big picture of Diesel history, CCV to intake is new. I have a 98 dodge and the hose comes out of one of the valve covers, and goes about 2 feet down and vents right beside the oil pan. Just like they all have for about 100 years. Venting to intake is a feel good measure for the Al Gore crowd. But in the long run it is bad for the environment. Items that reduce the life of a diesel hurt the environment more than the little that some measure like this might save. It is new truck that goes 150k miles with reduced emissions verses a much more reliable truck that goes 500k miles with no issues at all. I have asked many in the “green” but have never gotten a good (honest) answer, “what is the carbon “foot print” end total when you add the fact that it will require 3 or 4 trucks (manufacturing, shipping, paperwork, reduced reliability meaning manufacturing of parts and cost, much poorer MPG, disposal of each, etc.) compared to my one truck that has the greater emission?
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From: Moyock, NC
I agree 100% with the closed loop system but don't like the idea of getting the filtration component out on the frame rail of the truck. At 10 degrees and with a 70 mile wind chill factor I know you are going to have problems. Thats why I have to stick with a engine compartment solution. The only other place I might a shot at it passenger side of the truck using the exhaust to provide protect. Of course the flip side to this is the vapor will never condense and separate if it doesn't cool down which is one of the key goals.
Maybe a cold weather solution might be in order for these type of mount such as a insulation barrier of some type.
Maybe a cold weather solution might be in order for these type of mount such as a insulation barrier of some type.
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I agree with the idea of no restrictions. But, in the big picture of Diesel history, CCV to intake is new. I have a 98 dodge and the hose comes out of one of the valve covers, and goes about 2 feet down and vents right beside the oil pan. Just like they all have for about 100 years. Venting to intake is a feel good measure for the Al Gore crowd. But in the long run it is bad for the environment. Items that reduce the life of a diesel hurt the environment more than the little that some measure like this might save. It is new truck that goes 150k miles with reduced emissions verses a much more reliable truck that goes 500k miles with no issues at all. I have asked many in the “green” but have never gotten a good (honest) answer, “what is the carbon “foot print” end total when you add the fact that it will require 3 or 4 trucks (manufacturing, shipping, paperwork, reduced reliability meaning manufacturing of parts and cost, much poorer MPG, disposal of each, etc.) compared to my one truck that has the greater emission?
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Just curios MOYOCKPOWERSTROKE have you ever monitored the crankcase pressure with these kind of temps? It may be a mute point perhaps the temp of the CC flow in a closed loop system is enough to keep things from freezing and with the flow your racor can handle you get plenty of it. Still think I am going to go for the engine compartment with a DIY and save a little money for my egr delete. Besides that its a challange and can't help myself. May look back on it one day and say damm I should have just went with the Racor 6000.
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From: Fraser, Michigan
Hey MOYOCKPOWERSTROKE, Is there a way to monitor the pressure of the crankcase? The Recor adaptors for the CCV6000 are pricey. Don't want my dipstick acting like a turkey thermomitor. What kind of pressure are we tring to stay away from? Isn't CFM flow? Want to install the 6000 but would like to monitor it more easily than crawling under the truck to check it. Sure it's fine during the summer but when it's a couple feet of snow.....
Thanks, Dave
Thanks, Dave
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From: Oregon
Just curios MOYOCKPOWERSTROKE have you ever monitored the crankcase pressure with these kind of temps? It may be a mute point perhaps the temp of the CC flow in a closed loop system is enough to keep things from freezing and with the flow your racor can handle you get plenty of it. Still think I am going to go for the engine compartment with a DIY and save a little money for my egr delete. Besides that its a challange and can't help myself. May look back on it one day and say damm I should have just went with the Racor 6000.
IIRC not many, if anyone have said that they have replaced their Racor CCV filters.
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