Breathers are filters that are designed to clamp directly to metal or plastic tubing. PitStopUSA.com has a great selection of breathers that are ideal for engines, transmissions, oil and gas tanks on racing vehicles. Steel base crankcase vent filters have vent tubes added to their base. Breathers with mounting studs can be mounted remotely, but require vent hoses and clamps. Breathers mounted direct can be pressed into rubber grommets in valve covers.