Converting to LS6 PCV worth it?
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I was under the impression that the rear steam vents were there to eliminate the possibility of air bubbles forming at the back of the heads. Yes, the angle of the engine SHOULD promote everything to flow towards the front vents. But we don't live in a perfect world, so failsafes such as rear steam vents try to account for the bullshit our less than perfect world throws at us.
If you're good at what you do, I'm sure you don't NEED knock sensors, but dammit, aren't they nice to have when **** doesn't go according to plan?
As for closed loop catch cans... No, I don't mean it should recirculate. But it's in a sealed container, just as sealed as anything else in the motor, and the contents are emptied in the exact same manner as the oil pan, so why would the EPA care, at all? Sure, no oem vehicles come equipped with one, it's still not to say that it's not a good idea. Very few oem vehicles come equipped with vacuum pumps, but they are fantastic and even your lawn mower could benefit from a vacuum pump. The reason oem vehicles don't have these items is cost, not effectiveness.
If you're good at what you do, I'm sure you don't NEED knock sensors, but dammit, aren't they nice to have when **** doesn't go according to plan?
As for closed loop catch cans... No, I don't mean it should recirculate. But it's in a sealed container, just as sealed as anything else in the motor, and the contents are emptied in the exact same manner as the oil pan, so why would the EPA care, at all? Sure, no oem vehicles come equipped with one, it's still not to say that it's not a good idea. Very few oem vehicles come equipped with vacuum pumps, but they are fantastic and even your lawn mower could benefit from a vacuum pump. The reason oem vehicles don't have these items is cost, not effectiveness.
