I decided to go ahead and put in my catch can before I install the Vortech. I searched and decided to purchase the TurboXS catch because:

1. Only $70
2. Solid billet aluminum
3. Looks sexy

One of the major problems with oil catch cans is the lack of space in the engine bay. I have to give credit to my friend Will and Mike for their help. Will came up with the mounting bracket design and Mike helped him with the fabrication. I mostly watched and drank the beers. Anyways here is the result. Its basically in the same area as the Arc catch can. I think it looks slick and very OEM

 

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hate to burst ur bubble, but that doesn't look oem, if it was oem, then it'd be black and/or plastic

but it doest look pretty sweet

 

Isn't it suppose to be vertical?

 

I think it looks OEM compared with other setups. You should have it vertical, we mounted it horizontal with the ports on top but still plenty of can space to catch the oil. I believe the Arc cans mount horizontal.

 

The ARC is horizontial but has a drain plug at the bottom. If of course it collects enough oil to drain..Is it baffled on the inside?

 

The catch can is not baffled on the inside. After only one day, the inlet hose from PCV is oily while the outlet hose to the lower manifold collector is clear. Seems to be working.

There is probably a good 2 inches between the ports and the bottom of the can, so I don't think it'll be a problem. I can remove the top and stuff some steel wool but I think its working fine.

 

Just make sure that you watch your oil level in the tank because there is a chance with how you have it mounted that under hard acceleration the oil could get sucked into the intake again.

That would obviously be bad for a boosted motor since oil vapors will essentially lower the effectiveness of the octane rating and could lead to detonation depending on the amount of boost that you are running and oil injested.

 

I actually thought about that and so what I did was use 2 different ports. The inlet port (PCV) is longer and extends further towards the back of the can. The outet port (manifold) is shorter and closer towards the front of the can. I would think this would minimize oil being sucked back up.

So far everything looks fine. The inlet hose is oily, while the outlet port is clear.

 

I just check this website: http://www.saikoumichi.com/OCC_explanation.htm

Although I dont't have the mesh, they have the port orientation similar to mine. The inlet port is further towards the bottom of the can (towards the back in my case) and outlet port is closer towards the top. For those that get this can, use the longer port for the inlet hose.

 

Very nice. I am thinking of getting the TXS catch can... But want to mount it upright... Your link to the cut-away of the filtration element reminded me of this DIY thread that works pretty well too.
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-drivetrain-and-forced-induction-diy/237059-homemade-catch-can.html

 

Yeah, my buddy Mike has that in his Z. I know the plastic should hold up fine but I just didn't want that in my engine bay.

I originally wanted to mount the unit upright, the only place we could come up with is on the firewall. But I didn't feel like drilling into the VIN plate.

This is really a nice piece. Billet anodized aluminum, doesn't look cheap at all.

 

Looks good!

 

Hey Jermaine, have you guys tried stuffing the can with steel wool or does it work fine by itself. I got some "choreboy" stainless steel scrubbers to stuff the internals with. Also, is the bottom hex bolt supposed to be the drain plug, couldn't get it to budge?

 

You can stuff it however you like. I'd recommend it since you have it mounted the side.