Temporary catch can

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by miloman, Nov 12, 2007.

  1. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    Most of you know about the oil issues I had at Talladega. I currently have my PCV system in external dump mode. This is fine when I am going in a straight line, but spits out oil during hard cornering. I was looking at Crawford's AOS but as slowwrx is designing one, I'm going to give his unit a shot first.

    At the upcoming Subaru Challenge, I doubt I will pull sustained G's like I did at Tally, but I would like to eliminate any chance of spilling oil on the course. I don't know if slowwrx's unit will be ready in time, so I need a temporary solution. I'm thinking about going with a 20oz coke bottle. Reasons for going with this:

    1) Easy to mount using zip ties
    2) Easily baffled by inserting a piece of cloth into the mouth of the bottle around the inlet tube
    3) Easy to see how much oil gets into it

    However, there are two concerns:
    1) Will the plastic hold up to under hood temperatures, being as close as it will be to the turbo and downpipe?
    2) Will I pass tech inspection?

    Any comments or suggestions are welcome.
     
  2. WJM

    WJM Banned

    0.5L water bottle.

    It'll pass as long as there are no dripping fluids and it is secure.
     
  3. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    And no concerns about melting?
     
  4. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Can't you mount it next to the transmission wishbone mount? That's futher away from the turbo and downpipe.
     
  5. WJM

    WJM Banned

    Mount it down where the stock airbox was...no problems there.

    Or over at the pitch stopper like CoolRex said.
     
  6. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    Cool. Thanks guys.
     
  7. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

    A few other ideas :)... Dont use plastic




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  8. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    I want it to be clear :)
     
  9. lostinthewoods

    lostinthewoods Frisco Tx Baller

    Ok Good point. Use a clear plastic bottle
    Good luck with that.
     
  10. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    you'll be fine with the plastic water bottle....
     
  11. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    yeah i think mike (liquidforce) has a soup can, haha. i picked up one off of ebay for like 30 bucks shipped, probly cheaper.
     
  12. miloman

    miloman Retired Admin

    I don't want to spend any money on a catch can. I'll spend it on an AOS. After the challenge, I'll probably take the bottle out and put it back in dump mode. Everyone complains that we are consuming too much oil. I'm just giving some back to the earth :D
     

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