Catch can mounting
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Melting Slicks
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Catch can mounting
I bought a catch can to install between the PCV and throttle body. It is an aluminum cylinder about 3 1/2" diameter and maybe 7" high. It is similar to some of the others I have seen and I wonder where others have mounted their catch can. It looks like about the only place with enough room is mounted next to my Vortex intake box. Anyone have photos of where they installed their catch can that they can post?
Charlie
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Melting Slicks
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Dawg - that is one slick catch can. You need to put up a separate thread on how you made this so more members can get a look at it. From a functional standpoint, I can't see anything the $100 plus cans do that yours doesn't.
Charlie
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Last edited by cruisemon; Oct 21, 2006 at 02:41 PM.
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Originally Posted by cruisemon
Dawg - that is one slick catch can. You need to put up a separate thread on how you made this so more members can get a look at it. From a functional standpoint, I can't see anything the $100 plus cans do that yours doesn't.
Charlie
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Who want's grandma's old preserve jar on your Vette.
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/Catch_Can.html
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I just couldn't bring myself to fork out the money for a fancy looking catch can when this is probably functionally equivalent, it was less than $10 in parts, and it's dead simple to build. I unscrew the jar to empty out the oil, and then screw it back into place. 
Last edited by nuke61; Oct 21, 2006 at 03:19 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by tiojames
If you look on the internet you can find good ones for around 15-20 dollars.
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There is a lot more to removing oil from air than meets the eye. A simple catch can will collect some, a catch can with stainless steel mesh will collect moisture and some oil, but the best "catch can" is professionally designed to remove oil. I have been researching this for a while now - talking to pneumatic oil separation experts and pricing what they have to offer. I will have a full report within a few weeks.
For now, I must warn some of you that the clear, polycarb Home Depot filters have a max operating temp of about 125F. I guarantee you that your engine bay will exceed that number. I measured 137F after driving home - not much stop & go traffic. I'm sure higher temps are not out of the ordinary.
For now, I must warn some of you that the clear, polycarb Home Depot filters have a max operating temp of about 125F. I guarantee you that your engine bay will exceed that number. I measured 137F after driving home - not much stop & go traffic. I'm sure higher temps are not out of the ordinary.
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Originally Posted by Dave68
There is a lot more to removing oil from air than meets the eye. A simple catch can will collect some, a catch can with stainless steel mesh will collect moisture and some oil, but the best "catch can" is professionally designed to remove oil. I have been researching this for a while now - talking to pneumatic oil separation experts and pricing what they have to offer. I will have a full report within a few weeks.
For now, I must warn some of you that the clear, polycarb Home Depot filters have a max operating temp of about 125F. I guarantee you that your engine bay will exceed that number. I measured 137F after driving home - not much stop & go traffic. I'm sure higher temps are not out of the ordinary.
For now, I must warn some of you that the clear, polycarb Home Depot filters have a max operating temp of about 125F. I guarantee you that your engine bay will exceed that number. I measured 137F after driving home - not much stop & go traffic. I'm sure higher temps are not out of the ordinary.
I just added some HD to my AMW setup. I don't think I have heard of any melt down......
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Originally Posted by cruisemon
I bought a catch can to install between the PCV and throttle body. It is an aluminum cylinder about 3 1/2" diameter and maybe 7" high. It is similar to some of the others I have seen and I wonder where others have mounted their catch can. It looks like about the only place with enough room is mounted next to my Vortex intake box. Anyone have photos of where they installed their catch can that they can post?
Charlie
Charlie
I mounted mine up front at the corner of the frame, then ran a long hose with a pipe plug on the end for easy draining from under the front.
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Originally Posted by RED99
I mounted mine up front at the corner of the frame, then ran a long hose with a pipe plug on the end for easy draining from under the front.
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Originally Posted by Dave68
Howie,
The AMW can is made of aluminum, I believe. It shouldn't have any heat-related issues. Any o-rings or other types of elastomer seals should be scrutinized, however.
Dave
The AMW can is made of aluminum, I believe. It shouldn't have any heat-related issues. Any o-rings or other types of elastomer seals should be scrutinized, however.
Dave
I was refering to the plastic HD bowl.....
DH
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Originally Posted by cruisemon
This looks identical to my can. I was concerned about the hose length causing enough pressure drop to affect flow to the TB and setting a code or sonething. Have you had any such issues?
Charlie
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Both catch cans mentioned here do not have any way to guage when it is full. I saw several on e-bay that had a glass tube. I would think this is necessary.
Who makes a quality Catch Can with an outside tube to check on the amount of fluid in the can?
Thanks
FRED 
Who makes a quality Catch Can with an outside tube to check on the amount of fluid in the can?
Thanks
FRED