Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Looking for Input on Silicone PCV Breather Hoses

40 to 332 · 03-10-2014, 01:10 PM

As the title indicates, I'm looking for feedback/input from those of you who have installed the silicone PCV breather hoses available from Z1. I understand that the install involves bypassing the plastic "baffles" that are part of the stock arrangement. Based on my reading of earlier posts, I'm not certain if anyone knows the purpose of the baffles ... other than perhaps noise suppression (??). It appears that they are simply hollow inside. That said, obviously some Nissan "engineer" thought they were necessary. I just need to know "how necessary"? In other words, has anyone who has installed the silicone breather hoses experienced any problems/issues? Thanks!

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40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 452 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 439	Looking for Input on Silicone PCV Breather Hoses As the title indicates, I'm looking for feedback/input from those of you who have installed the silicone PCV breather hoses available from Z1. I understand that the install involves bypassing the plastic "baffles" that are part of the stock arrangement. Based on my reading of earlier posts, I'm not certain if anyone knows the purpose of the baffles ... other than perhaps noise suppression (??). It appears that they are simply hollow inside. That said, obviously some Nissan "engineer" thought they were necessary. I just need to know "how necessary"? In other words, has anyone who has installed the silicone breather hoses experienced any problems/issues? Thanks!