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What do I use here? Has anyone had luck with the aftermarket pcv/breather combo you find on summit?

Spectre Performance SPE-4284 Spectre Performance PCV Valve Breathers | Summit Racing

Or something a little fancier

Summit Racing SUM-G3408 Summit Racing™ Diecast Aluminum Breathers | Summit Racing

My original though was to use the stock style that mopar used in the early 60’s, but apparently the valve itself was discontinued and there is only expensive ($20) repros.

1962-69 Mopar PCV Valve Chrome Cap Hemi Street Wedge - Shaker Cuda Hemi Auto Parts | ShakerHood Products

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What do I use here? Has anyone had luck with the aftermarket pcv/breather combo you find on summit?

Spectre Performance SPE-4284 Spectre Performance PCV Valve Breathers | Summit Racing

Or something a little fancier

Summit Racing SUM-G3408 Summit Racing™ Diecast Aluminum Breathers | Summit Racing

My original though was to use the stock style that mopar used in the early 60’s, but apparently the valve itself was discontinued and there is only expensive ($20) repros.

1962-69 Mopar PCV Valve Chrome Cap Hemi Street Wedge - Shaker Cuda Hemi Auto Parts | ShakerHood Products

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Okay, first off, you've got stovepipes on your valve covers, so any of the "twist on" or push in "grommet" types are a no go without reworking everything. So you're limited to the early-mid 60s stuff.
Second, are you looking for breathers, or PCVs, or both?
The one you have listed from shakerhood.com will work, and is average market price for the piece, considering it has the cap and PCV valve. If, like you say, you can find the correct repro PCV valve for $20, then just get the cap and sve yourwself some cash.
Breathers will depend on if you just want just a breather (which it looks like you already have), or a breather with a nipple- both are available.
There are other sources as well, here's a few on EBay:
 
Okay, first off, you've got stovepipes on your valve covers, so any of the "twist on" or push in "grommet" types are a no go without reworking everything. So you're limited to the early-mid 60s stuff.
Second, are you looking for breathers, or PCVs, or both?
The one you have listed from shakerhood.com will work, and is average market price for the piece, considering it has the cap and PCV valve. If, like you say, you can find the correct repro PCV valve for $20, then just get the cap and sve yourwself some cash.
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I already have a breather, just need the PCV. I knew that the typical stuff was out due to the stovepipes, that’s why I posted the question.

This is my first car with aftermarket valve covers, and I know how important proper PCV function is. Do these breathers with the nipple function as a true PCV?
 
I already have a breather, just need the PCV. I knew that the typical stuff was out due to the stovepipes, that’s why I posted the question.

This is my first car with aftermarket valve covers, and I know how important proper PCV function is. Do these breathers with the nipple function as a true PCV?
Professor Fate showed you the PCV and cap you need for the stovepipe on your passenger side valve cover.
 
Professor Fate showed you the PCV and cap you need for the stovepipe on your passenger side valve cover.
I posted the one he showed in my original post. I’m looking for options and experience with this style of pcv. Have you ever run the breather type with a nipple?
 
I posted the one he showed in my original post. I’m looking for options and experience with this style of pcv. Have you ever run the breather type with a nipple?
Never have tried those. They won't work with stovepipes. They are for rubber grommets. That's the point we were all trying to make.
 
Never have tried those. They won't work with stovepipes. They are for rubber grommets. That's the point we were all trying to make.
Why would I not be able to use a grommet and push in style? Could I not find an appropriate sized grommet for the stovepipe, and then just run any pcv that fits the ID?
 
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