Lex300 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) Hi guys looking at some advice on oil catch cans . Ive read around the forum and on youtube and there seems to be a few options in set ups and some agree and disagree opinions on set ups I want to put a setup on my car just to prevent oil collecting in the plenum and to stop if any oil consumption. 1.I seen one set up on youtube with pcv valve deleted then both pipes going to a vented catch can and blocking the plenum and intake off. And his findings was no oil in plenum and very low oil consumption. 2.Ive read on the forums here one having two closed baffle catch cans going to each pcv valve and plumbed in as normal to plenum and intake 3. Ive read you can leave the intake side and just put a catch can on the drivers side. . Which is the best option to fit and forget to minimise or stop oil consumption and oil pool in the plenum. Thats is safe todo and wouldn't cause a problem. Thanks Edited June 30, 2018 by Lex300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 No.3 imo and thats what I run, the PCV valve is there for a reason. Crankcase pressure is reduced by the low rpm intake vacuum, so venting to atmosphere make no sense as the gases aren't being drawn out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex300 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 4 hours ago, davey_83 said: No.3 imo and thats what I run, the PCV valve is there for a reason. Crankcase pressure is reduced by the low rpm intake vacuum, so venting to atmosphere make no sense as the gases aren't being drawn out. So am i best just to run one catch can any recommendations i was looking at the compact mishimoto ones. A lot of tuning videos and usa guys run option one as they said its stops the oil going into the engine and causing messed up fuel to air mix buring with oil and the oil can cause engine knock with oil going into the cylinders.. its only what ive been finding on the web. So i just making sure i buy the right set up. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Up to you, I run one plumbed into the pcv valve side. Any catch can will do however ideally you want baffled with wire mesh inside to help trap the oil. Also I have a gauge on mine to show the level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex300 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 2 hours ago, davey_83 said: Up to you, I run one plumbed into the pcv valve side. Any catch can will do however ideally you want baffled with wire mesh inside to help trap the oil. Also I have a gauge on mine to show the level. davey where did you get yours from ive been looking at baffled cans but cannot find one with a gauge level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex300 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Has any one used this type are they anygood . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 They work absolutely great.......................................................on an air compressor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex300 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 4 hours ago, ZMANALEX said: They work absolutely great.......................................................on an air compressor. Ah ok i just seen them on cars thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex300 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Thanks for the input zman i will leave that idea then . I did find a nice one in the states a saikou michi catch can kit for the 350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) I have one like this but using uprated hoses. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Billet-Round-Oil-Catch-Can-Reservoir-Breather-Tank-9-10-15mm-Fitting-/152757946065 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pro-Hose-Universal-Straight-Orange-Coolant-Air-Hose-1m-Length-/351630360646 Edited July 1, 2018 by davey_83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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