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Old 03-06-2011, 10:34 AM
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Hey Rich - you're exactly right, it's a breather set up. Under high RPM's the motor builds up internal pressure and the oil wants to go somewhere, at best out the valve covers. By venting the valve covers w a breather set up, you give it a place to go - typically a catch can w a breather on top. It's debatable, but I've been told internal crankcase pressure also robs HP...

I've seen a number of kits and do it yourself set ups. I'd bet Summit has one. Here's Peterson's version:

http://www.amazon.com/Peterson-Syste.../dp/B003M8M4VU
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