Recent content by A-TEAM

Without the 180 my hemi would run around 203-212, unless I was towing then it would get to 220-225 at times. Way to hot for my liking. So running at 185 is 20 degrees cooler than stock, which is a good amount. Im trying to keep everything at 200 or under towing 6k lbs

Finally got some hotter weather and temps are where I want them to be. Stilk have to test pulling the camper, that is coming up and I will report back with the temps. Thanks to everyone with the tips and tricks.

Got out some of the shutters, had to remove the trim to get to them. Accidentally took out the middle one on the drivers side which is one of the shutters the actuator works so I left in the passenger side so it will still work whats left of the shutters. Nice big hole now, temps definitely...

Its been solid for years too, pretty much caught the same amount and same texture of goo. This is a recent development after a brutal cold and wet winter. Just finished putting back together my intake, the pvc tube, intake and TB had oil and blowby stuff on them so cleaned it all out and...

Just narrowband with the Diablo Trinity, im just going off real word results here. Clogged line > poor inconsistent idle indicating unstable air:fuel. Open line > idle normal. My point of posting was to let others know what I fixed and how I did it, not to get into a drawn out debate about PCV...

If there is only one way in and out the pressure has to equalize to atmosphere somehow, if air is being pushed out, then its getting sucked back in when it equalizes. If the engine breathes just fine with one side clogged then why are the air:fuels all thrown off with a poor idle side effect?

Since you didn't bother to answer my question, ill answer it for you. The replacement air is coming in thru the same tube that it is venting from. That is why it is not efficient and still will build pressure. At this point Im not sure what youre trying to articulate here? That having a stuck...

Lets keep the discussion focused on PVC system because passive systems are completely different in design and function and don't apply here. To answer your first question, the air is being supplied via in inlet tube side. Now answer this; if the PCV valve side is blocked or restricted to the...

“Positive” doesn’t mean pressure, it means forced ventilation, as opposed to passive venting like you are describing. The system uses vacuum as a method for “positive” control. A passive vent to atmosphere will reduce pressure and save the gaskets for sure, but a lot of the blow by and vapor...

The intake hose side will vent, but not effective enough to reduce pressure as it is designed as a one way system, with flow going in, not out of that side. Even the small amount of venting that happens when the valve side is clogged/ stuck closed will saturate the intake tube and TB with oil...

Ive done all the research I need to do. I know how it works, and it works exactly how I explained it, hence my success in fixing said system and fixing my idle issues. If you have more to add about how it functions, please share what you know.

Well I did some more tuning on the diablo, and can say that the shutters are indeed tied to the fan temp as I set the fans to 200 and the shutters stayed closed up until the exact temp the fans came on. Drove it around for awhile today 50 ambient and the highest it got was 200 on the dot idling...

If the can (hence the line) is clogged it will definitely increase crankcase pressure, as it is a closed system and the pressure has nowhere to go except eventually out the seals. The intake side doesn't matter on a N/A if its sealed or not, its actually better if it is sealed like old style...

Well I am here to report back on my catch can setup giving me some drama. Noticed my idle was starting get get rough, ran some seafoam thru the fuel system, cleaned the TB real good, no changes. Traced it to the PCV system. Started exploring and found my mishimoto catch can system was clogged up...

I don't have the 3.6 in my ram but I do have a 3.6 in a wk2 grand cherokee and my water pump was leaking so I replaced it with an OEM and it failed again within 2k miles. Replaced again with a gates pump and its been good to go since. So I think you made the right choice on the pump!