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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Is a filter really needed with a breather bypass? Most if not all kits that I see have a filter included.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2016 | 08:29 PM
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The 1 way valve in the rocker box should only allow venting in 1 direction, out.
 
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No filter on mine, tube runs directly to the ground. Nowt a problem yet.
 
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I also run mine to the ground, no filter no problem.
 
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There are 3 options.
1. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then into a catch can.
2. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then into a filter.
3. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then to the ground.
 
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No filter ,strait to the ground 18k miles no issues
 
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
There are 3 options.
1. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then into a catch can.
2. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then into a filter.
3. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then to the ground.
Or use a "Y" instead of a "T"
 
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
There are 3 options.
1. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then into a catch can.
2. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then into a filter.
3. Run both of the breather hoses to a tee and then to the ground.



4. run each hose to the ground skip the T
 
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DK Customs put a filter in the kit that I got, so I put on the hose, because it was there.
 
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No can, just run it to atmosphere. You can feel a constant stream of air being blown from the hose I don't see why it should be obstructed.
 
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