Post You Oil Catch Can Pics!!!
#49
Originally Posted by ASTROEVO
so where does the other can hook to?
Originally Posted by Jonny Bananas
whats the yellow stuff at the end of the lines, and how did you slip the line over the nipple on the valve cover?
As far as attaching the line to the nipple on the valve cover, there's nothing to it. just slip on the line and clamp it down real well with a small clamp. if you really want to be hardcore, you could take off the valve cover and tap and drill out the nipple and attach an appropriate AN adaptor or something. but that's kinda overkill.
#53
Originally Posted by mitsuorder
good stuffs denial
Originally Posted by Mevolution2002
does any body know where i can get those clear rubber hoses for the catch cans?
#55
Hey denial where did you pick up all of the lines and fittings for this project? I'm on a bit of a budget and will probably be doing this same thing with a couple of those filters for air tools in the next couple of days.
Thanks,
Josh
Thanks,
Josh
#56
Originally Posted by mitsuorder
Hey denial where did you pick up all of the lines and fittings for this project? I'm on a bit of a budget and will probably be doing this same thing with a couple of those filters for air tools in the next couple of days.
Thanks,
Josh
Thanks,
Josh
The lines are actually Russell lines (I forget which one specifically as they offer several varieties). Unfortunetely I got the fittings from a local warehouse located in the industrial part of my city. They specialize in hoses and fittings (they have any sized t-bolt clamp, any hose, in all the silicon you could ever want). I wish I could give you some internet reference but I can't.
Here's my suggestion: if you have a good "hookup" see how cheap you could get the Russell pieces for (they are pretty expensive mind you). From there look in the yellow book and try to find a local place that sells hoses and fittings and whatnot and see what kinds of prices they offer you. The most expensive part of this was the hose by far--you might want to try to find a no-name steel hose with a rubber lining to cut down on cost. That being said, I'm almost 100% positive that regular thick walled rubber fuel line would work just as well as the steel lines in this particular application. They are MUCH cheaper than the steelies. Just a suggestion.
The fittings will also add up ($$$) depending on how many catch cans you decide to run. You'll need an adaptor (X size NPT to X size AN) and then the AN fitting (the bent piece). I had to tap my helix cans with a 3/8 NPT tap in order to fit the adaptors so you might have to do the same. Oh, and another thing: why stop at a 90 degree fitting? See if you can ultilize a 180 degree or a 120 degree depending on the setup and placement of the can. In my case I think I could squeeze in a 120 degree fitting. That would allow the hoses to run directly over one of the cans instead of looping around. The only problem is that I don't know if it would clear the hood.
Also, what kind of can are you going to get? If you are going to run the can that intersects the line b/t the PCV valve and the intake manifold it had better be fairly sturdy. The can will see ~ -20 mm Hg as well as whatever maximum boost you're running (~22 psi in my case). The perrin can when hooked up in this position will slightly inflate under boost but will literally collapse while seeing the ~ -20 mm Hg of vacuum. My friend (syrihl on this board) who had this setup eventually had to stick something inside of the can to prevent the collapse (piece of PVC pipe). My helix can started to leak oil from around the rubber gaskets while under boost. I fixed it by replacing the rubber gaskets with some silicone gasket maker. So far so good.
#58
Denial is the only one here who is getting the most use out of his catch can. Most of you includeding myself should have just saved the $75-$90 and bought a breather filter.
Denial can you post any more pictures? I want to see where all your hoses go. Thanks
Denial can you post any more pictures? I want to see where all your hoses go. Thanks
#59
Originally Posted by sleet
So which oil catch can should I get?
Originally Posted by lil'evil_evo
Denial can you post any more pictures? I want to see where all your hoses go. Thanks
#60
I think I will source out some braided steel lines and use the $12 Campbell Hausfeld mini general purpose filters used here. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...hlight=tractor What do you think? I will also feel better having the the filter for inbetween the pcv and intake manilfold closer to that location. I will probably run some high quality rubber fuel line at first to make sure all works out before I make the investment for the steel braided stuff. I wonder if I should use the little filter elements that come with these mini filters or remove them and add some steel wool in side of the catch.