Homemade Catch Can
03-18-2008, 04:16 PM
#141
Stopped by after work and picked it up along with some barbs (3/8" and a 1/4" in case i'm going to run a smaller hose to my Vortech filter). It was $10 in the store, so it might pay off to get the better quality one from Lowes. The entire thing is plastic (although thick, heavy plastic) unlike the metal one at Lowes.
03-18-2008, 05:07 PM
#142
Yep, I should have mentioned that it was plastic. Its $4.99 on their internet store, and I was ordering a bunch of stuff anyway.
It being plastic should not matter, as its meant to withstand compressor pressures which are much higher then it will ever see as a catch can. As long as you are more careful with the threading.
It being plastic should not matter, as its meant to withstand compressor pressures which are much higher then it will ever see as a catch can. As long as you are more careful with the threading.
03-18-2008, 07:08 PM
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Finally got the pics off the camera from my install on a 2004.5 VQ. I put some double sided tape on the power steering fluid holder as a pad, left the non-stick backing on, then zip tied the catch can to it. So far no issues after about 1000 miles. Only downside, is you have to cut the zip ties to empty the container. I'll replace with some velcro once I find the big roll of it I got in my garage somewhere.
03-20-2008, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Escobar
awesome mod, cant believe I missed it for this long. Im still kinda confused on which tubes I need to work with.
Update, the oil catch can has been working great for my HR. Looks like I have to empty it everyone month or so depending on how much and how hard I drive it. Great cheap mod for HR owners. This should hold me off until I see a after market one I want.
03-20-2008, 08:22 PM
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i have clear tubes too. it is starting to look like oil is getting trapped where the tube from the pcv ends and the valve going into the can begins. anyone else having this problem?
04-02-2008, 10:33 PM
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Nice looking, maybe you should mass market them, lol. I bought an ebay one. It is black and looks pretty nice. I just need to put it on when i have time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TODAY.m238.lVI
Anyone got instructions on how to install an ebay one, i have an idea, but I just don't want to mess up, lol. Better safe than sorry, better to look like a moron on a forum then on the side of a street with a broken car, imo.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TODAY.m238.lVI
Anyone got instructions on how to install an ebay one, i have an idea, but I just don't want to mess up, lol. Better safe than sorry, better to look like a moron on a forum then on the side of a street with a broken car, imo.
05-02-2008, 10:54 AM
#153
Originally Posted by JGTC_350z
just wondering guys , when u guys start up your car does the line "crush in" because of the vaccuum suction from the plenum?
But there shouldn't be any blockage that should cause that.
05-04-2008, 03:36 AM
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johnny , i posted the same question in this thread but people told me it's normal? pls do advice if u think it is not
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/356440-will-this-harm-my-engine-crushed-oil-catch-tank-lines.html.
there is no blockages as when i rev the engine the hose with expand ( more air volume going through it?)
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/356440-will-this-harm-my-engine-crushed-oil-catch-tank-lines.html.
there is no blockages as when i rev the engine the hose with expand ( more air volume going through it?)
05-05-2008, 06:58 PM
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Stupid Question: Will this stop my engine from pinging between 2 - 3k r's on tip in? That would be sick cause it's been doing that for quite some time and it makes me want to hang myself. Thanks.
05-07-2008, 08:48 PM
#158
Originally Posted by 350zbra
Stupid Question: Will this stop my engine from pinging between 2 - 3k r's on tip in? That would be sick cause it's been doing that for quite some time and it makes me want to hang myself. Thanks.
05-18-2008, 01:39 PM
#160
Was bored today... Fabbed up a bracket and switched to stainless hose with anodized fittings. I've been running this catchcan with stainless mesh for about a year. Totally happy with it. I cracked open my plenum last weekend just to see how well this catchcan has worked over the last year, and it was spotless. :-)
Last edited by gothchick; 05-28-2008 at 11:15 AM.