SUSHI_NE1
06-23-2010, 02:47 PM
SAW THIS ON K20A.ORG AND THINKING OF DOING IT TO MINES. ANYONE SEEN THIS BEFORE?
COPIED FROM K20A.ORG: http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10278
I've seen some discussion about catch can systems. So I went out and did this write-up for the average "Joe" that wants a catch can system at a low cost. Let me know what you guys think. Nikos if it is good enough for the K20a.org supporters maybe you can move it to the one of the open forums.
By no means am I saying I am an expert. Results may vary. And prices may vary. I take no responsibility for any outcomes good or bad.
Purpose: By putting an oil catch can in between the PCV and the intake manifold reduces performance robing oil/oil vapors from entering the combustion chambers and causing build-up in the intake track. At under 20 bucks this is an inexpensive way to achieve the same affect that the $100+ catch cans on the market are doing; maybe even better in some cases.
Tools needed:
14mm wench
Flat head screwdriver
Pliers
Parts I used:
Campbell Hausfeld
General Purpose Filter (water/air seperator)
Part # MP5138 = $11.99
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2281&stc=1&d=1140631283
Campbell Hausfeld
Hose End Two Pack, 3/8" (9,5 mm)
Part # MP3207 = $1.99
DO NOT USE Watts' Braided Vinyl Tubing, 10' 5/8" x 3/8" = $4.70 *sorry guys this stuff wont stand up to the heat of the motor:mcry: .
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2283&stc=1&d=1140631283
Hose Clamps, Teflon Tape, and zip ties
(I had already) = FREE
Total = Under 20 Bucks
Here are the simple steps to take:
First, wrap the hose ends with teflon tape (you can also use Honda Bond if you have it)
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2284&stc=1&d=1140631563
Using a 14mm wench secure the hose ends to the water/air separator.
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2285&stc=1&d=1140631563
Remove the small hose that connects to the PCV and the intake manifold.
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2286&stc=1&d=1140631934
Route the catch can in between the PCV and intake manifold. Make sure the arrow on the separator points toward the hose that connects to the intake manifold; this is the direction of air flow. If the arrow points torward the hose that connects to the PCV it will not work.
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2287&d=1140631145
Here is how I routed everything. Let the oil catching begin :party:.
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2288&stc=1&d=1140631934
The filter being used is designed to separate moisture and particles from the air in an air compressor system. It will separate the oil and oil vapors from air going to the intake manifold in this application.
What do all the supporters think?
HERE IS A PIC OF THE CATCH CAN IN ACTION:
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4453&stc=1&d=1159648187
COPIED FROM K20A.ORG: http://www.k20a.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10278
I've seen some discussion about catch can systems. So I went out and did this write-up for the average "Joe" that wants a catch can system at a low cost. Let me know what you guys think. Nikos if it is good enough for the K20a.org supporters maybe you can move it to the one of the open forums.
By no means am I saying I am an expert. Results may vary. And prices may vary. I take no responsibility for any outcomes good or bad.
Purpose: By putting an oil catch can in between the PCV and the intake manifold reduces performance robing oil/oil vapors from entering the combustion chambers and causing build-up in the intake track. At under 20 bucks this is an inexpensive way to achieve the same affect that the $100+ catch cans on the market are doing; maybe even better in some cases.
Tools needed:
14mm wench
Flat head screwdriver
Pliers
Parts I used:
Campbell Hausfeld
General Purpose Filter (water/air seperator)
Part # MP5138 = $11.99
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2281&stc=1&d=1140631283
Campbell Hausfeld
Hose End Two Pack, 3/8" (9,5 mm)
Part # MP3207 = $1.99
DO NOT USE Watts' Braided Vinyl Tubing, 10' 5/8" x 3/8" = $4.70 *sorry guys this stuff wont stand up to the heat of the motor:mcry: .
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2283&stc=1&d=1140631283
Hose Clamps, Teflon Tape, and zip ties
(I had already) = FREE
Total = Under 20 Bucks
Here are the simple steps to take:
First, wrap the hose ends with teflon tape (you can also use Honda Bond if you have it)
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2284&stc=1&d=1140631563
Using a 14mm wench secure the hose ends to the water/air separator.
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2285&stc=1&d=1140631563
Remove the small hose that connects to the PCV and the intake manifold.
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2286&stc=1&d=1140631934
Route the catch can in between the PCV and intake manifold. Make sure the arrow on the separator points toward the hose that connects to the intake manifold; this is the direction of air flow. If the arrow points torward the hose that connects to the PCV it will not work.
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2287&d=1140631145
Here is how I routed everything. Let the oil catching begin :party:.
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2288&stc=1&d=1140631934
The filter being used is designed to separate moisture and particles from the air in an air compressor system. It will separate the oil and oil vapors from air going to the intake manifold in this application.
What do all the supporters think?
HERE IS A PIC OF THE CATCH CAN IN ACTION:
http://www.k20a.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4453&stc=1&d=1159648187