Closed Crankcase Breather

[Powder Extreme]

Is anybody using the Walker Airsep® closed crankcase breather? It looks like a pretty good unit, I'm wondering what kind of results anybody has had with it. And what did it cost? I e-mailed them, we'll see how long it takes to get a price back.

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2001 Quad Cab Dually, ETH, SLT Plus, Isspro Pyro & 50lb Boost, 275 injectors, Banks Power Pack FINALLY .

 

[Scooby]

I've looked into it as well... . I think I was quoted $425 or so - with quite a long lead time becuase they are redesigning the system for our trucks.

Sounds like some good benefits - creating a slight vacuume in the crankcase and eliminating that blowby junk. Expensive, but hey, you only live once and it's only money, right!? #ad

 

[illflem]

The main benefit of the Airsep,from a friend who has one on his Gen. Telephone work truck,'97 CTD,is that you can drive on incredibly steep hills without pukeing oil out the blow -by. This is the reason GTE had it installed on his truck,he was losing oil and making a mess cruising on back country telephone lines. Don't know if the other benefits such as no smells or drips justify the cost,that's up to you.

 

[Mopar-muscle]

when i looked into it last year i thought the price was over $500 , not worth the benifits to me . but i do need to move that useless bottle , when i do my cooling system flush this spring i'm going to pull my radiator and clean it , its full of grease dirt , i know becasue i found it on the piece of lexan i have blocking the radiator

 

[Kyle]

If you're interested in something like this, take a look at the one made by Racor. It's cheaper, includes a filter so NO oil gets back in the intake, has a check valve so the vacuum doesn't pull on the line going back to the crankcase (only dranes when there's no vacuum), and has more mounting options.

 

[Powder Extreme]

I'll check the Racor unit. Airsep emailed me today, the unit is $425, with a 6 week lead time. It will last for 75,000 miles at which point it needs to be replaced at a cost of $99. Not sure if it's worth it or not. They claim more power, better mileage, cleaner engine, increased seal life etc. . I can see the benefit, but makes me wonder if it's that much of a benefit.

Jerry

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2001 Quad Cab Dually, ETH, SLT Plus, Isspro Pyro & 50lb Boost, 275 injectors, Banks Power Pack FINALLY .

 

[Kyle]

I believe the initial cost on the Racor unit will be cheaper. I know the maintenance cost will be cheaper (just a replacement filter for $35).