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Originally Posted by Ken Arms
Hi folks, I recently acquired a Merc 8ba, I want to install it in my 34 after rebuild. I would prefer to eliminate the oil fill and vent tube from the front of the intake. It looks like an early intake will fit but will it work? will the block still vent Ok and will I loose power by not using the merc intake? Im new to 8ba's. Ken
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The intake will fit, and it will work WHEN re-vented properly, usually with some sort of a PCV system. We're working on building such a mod as we speak. It can be done with poor to terrible results if you don't understand how the 8BA originally breathed, and if you don't understand how a PCV valve is actually designed to function. It can actually be accomplished ALMOST inconspicuously if you put enough thought and planning into it. DD