Can you just DIY the Open Breather kit??

BrandonJee · 12-16-2019, 10:29 PM

I was currently helping my friend install his 3-inch RZG intakes and when we got to installing the open breather kit, it was literally a few rubber plugs and two crankcase vent filters. It blew my mind that my friend spent like an extra $50 for this and by itself they cost roughly $130. The AN fittings that come with the kit are for running this breather kit with stock intakes which is not what I'm trying to do. I just am looking to buy the plugs and filters for when I do run intakes on my car. My only issue is that I don't know the sizes of the plugs or filters. Is there any way someone can steer me in the right direction?

BettyZ · 12-16-2019, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonJee

I was currently helping my friend install his 3-inch RZG intakes and when we got to installing the open breather kit, it was literally a few rubber plugs and two crankcase vent filters. It blew my mind that my friend spent like an extra $50 for this and by itself they cost roughly $130. The AN fittings that come with the kit are for running this breather kit with stock intakes which is not what I'm trying to do. I just am looking to buy the plugs and filters for when I do run intakes on my car. My only issue is that I don't know the sizes of the plugs or filters. Is there any way someone can steer me in the right direction?

Are you referring to the PCV valves?

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redondoaveb · 12-16-2019, 11:34 PM

The breathers are -10 and the pcv are -8

BettyZ · 12-17-2019, 02:11 PM

CJM sells PCV fittings.

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SteveSAS · 12-18-2019, 05:15 AM

Don't you get fumes from engine entering aircon inlet vent.

madwi · 12-18-2019, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveSAS

Don't you get fumes from engine entering aircon inlet vent.

I've never noticed any fumes or smells inside the cabin after changing over from oem.

SteveSAS · 12-18-2019, 05:32 AM

Only happens when air con unit is sucking air from outside.
Certain mode.

MotorvateDIY · 12-20-2019, 10:13 AM

Here is my Free PCV delete.

I have been doing research on crankcase pressure on the VHR.
It is commonly believed that if you remove the PCV system, you will lower the crankcase pressure, as it can "breathe" easier.

So I decided to measure the crankcase pressure with the stock PCV system and with the stock PCV system removed and vented to the atmosphere.

In a future episode to be released by the end of January, I will share my test results and testing methodology on my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/motorvateDIY

12-16-2019, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrandonJee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chino,CA Posts: 3 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z White Rep Power: 7	Can you just DIY the Open Breather kit?? I was currently helping my friend install his 3-inch RZG intakes and when we got to installing the open breather kit, it was literally a few rubber plugs and two crankcase vent filters. It blew my mind that my friend spent like an extra $50 for this and by itself they cost roughly $130. The AN fittings that come with the kit are for running this breather kit with stock intakes which is not what I'm trying to do. I just am looking to buy the plugs and filters for when I do run intakes on my car. My only issue is that I don't know the sizes of the plugs or filters. Is there any way someone can steer me in the right direction?

12-16-2019, 11:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,360 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	The breathers are -10 and the pcv are -8 -ZS-Carpenter and BettyZ like this. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 700+whp

12-17-2019, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	CJM sells PCV fittings. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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12-18-2019, 05:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
SteveSAS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 61 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 5364	Don't you get fumes from engine entering aircon inlet vent.

12-18-2019, 05:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
SteveSAS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 61 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 5364	Only happens when air con unit is sucking air from outside. Certain mode.