Oil Catch Can - DIY
11-17-2006, 02:45 PM
#1
Oil Catch Can - DIY
So Instead of paying $109 for a greddy catch can, I went ahead and made my own as per so many people have done.
Here is a step-by-step.
Kamski
http://www.tranquilityhomecomfort.ca.../OCC/index.htm
Here is a step-by-step.
Kamski
http://www.tranquilityhomecomfort.ca.../OCC/index.htm
11-17-2006, 09:05 PM
#7
you should add one in the rear valve cover too...thats where the PCV valve is...
Kamski - take a picture for us in a few weeks...and let us know how much you collect from the front valve cover...i was always interested in how much oil gets blown through the front
Kamski - take a picture for us in a few weeks...and let us know how much you collect from the front valve cover...i was always interested in how much oil gets blown through the front
11-17-2006, 09:06 PM
#8
btw, i just saw the price on the receipt...holy high price batman!
it's only $11 the same catch can at my local Lowes...and most others report approximately $20 in materials to make this
EDIT: nevermind, you live in canada : P
it's only $11 the same catch can at my local Lowes...and most others report approximately $20 in materials to make this
EDIT: nevermind, you live in canada : P
11-17-2006, 10:27 PM
#10
Originally Posted by steven88
btw, i just saw the price on the receipt...holy high price batman!
it's only $11 the same catch can at my local Lowes...and most others report approximately $20 in materials to make this
EDIT: nevermind, you live in canada : P
it's only $11 the same catch can at my local Lowes...and most others report approximately $20 in materials to make this
EDIT: nevermind, you live in canada : P
Deus- no change in power what so ever
TheLaw- what is FTL?..... oh wait i dont give a siht
ill get clamps when I feel like getting clamps, until then... clam up.
11-17-2006, 10:37 PM
#11
Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
Yeah should be cheaper in the states.
Deus- no change in power what so ever
TheLaw- what is FTL?..... oh wait i dont give a siht ill get clamps when I feel like getting clamps, until then... clam up.
Deus- no change in power what so ever
TheLaw- what is FTL?..... oh wait i dont give a siht
ill get clamps when I feel like getting clamps, until then... clam up.
11-18-2006, 12:15 AM
#12
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Whenever it gets full. Every 2 weeks for me. Depends on how often you drive. You can get a bigger ca nister for longer intervals. I used the same one as the OP.
11-18-2006, 12:39 AM
#13
Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima
How does it increase octane?
for ex...91 octane with excessive oil blow by might cause the octane rating to fall to an 89...with an oil catch can to prevent this excessive blow by, you will retain a clean intake system and maintain the 91 octane
11-18-2006, 01:21 AM
#14
So if this so good then why doesn't my care come with it? I know car companies are cheap, but this would cost like 2 dollars.
Also, it says avoid synthetic oils on the caniter. That doesn't inspire confidence.
Also, it says avoid synthetic oils on the caniter. That doesn't inspire confidence.
11-18-2006, 03:31 PM
#15
Originally Posted by Nietzsche
So if this so good then why doesn't my care come with it? I know car companies are cheap, but this would cost like 2 dollars.
Also, it says avoid synthetic oils on the caniter. That doesn't inspire confidence.
Also, it says avoid synthetic oils on the caniter. That doesn't inspire confidence.
TheLaw-
cheer up bro and go back to your 5th gen forum 
so u can enjoy the one you made out of garden hose. Its a cheap mod that will keep your intake and throttlebody clean. I will be making one for the rear one at a later time.
Peace,
Kam
11-18-2006, 11:18 PM
#17
Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
kamsi, what do you think of the greddy "style" ones on ebay?
Kamski
11-19-2006, 01:54 PM
#18
So I was at Lowes buying some hardware and thought I'd check it out. The filters are 20 bucks, plus 3 and some change for barbs, plus clamps, plus pvc tape. The hose is to big for the barbs too; I can't find a barb big enough to properly seal the hose.
After some searching on ebay you can get an aluminum catch can for 25-30 bucks with shipping. Does the same job right?
Thoughts on ebay models.
After some searching on ebay you can get an aluminum catch can for 25-30 bucks with shipping. Does the same job right?
Thoughts on ebay models.
11-19-2006, 05:59 PM
#19
Originally Posted by Nietzsche
So I was at Lowes buying some hardware and thought I'd check it out. The filters are 20 bucks, plus 3 and some change for barbs, plus clamps, plus pvc tape. The hose is to big for the barbs too; I can't find a barb big enough to properly seal the hose.
After some searching on ebay you can get an aluminum catch can for 25-30 bucks with shipping. Does the same job right?
Thoughts on ebay models.
After some searching on ebay you can get an aluminum catch can for 25-30 bucks with shipping. Does the same job right?
Thoughts on ebay models.
and report back to us the findings soldier. Kamski
11-19-2006, 06:31 PM
#21
Originally Posted by xoomer.com
Good Job Kamski, Once again its not the expensive stuff thats good. Its the sh-t that does the job. Mad props go to my rodak!
Dzieki bracie ;-)
Kamil
11-19-2006, 10:40 PM
#24
Originally Posted by steven88
its only been two days? 
Kamski
11-20-2006, 04:27 AM
#25
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Sorry about the math. It's good to know that 19 minus 17 is still two. Don't know how I got ten. Anyway, it would be great if you gave us updates on how much oil accumulates in the can.
Seven88 mentioned another return line on the back of the engine that comes from the PCV valve. I've never removed the plastic cover for our engine to look, but where does that line enter the air intake. If that line comes from the PCV valve, any guess on how much oil passes through it? It is it worth it(or better) to add a catch-can to that line?
On a personal note, you mentioned Academy papers. Congratulations. What Academy?
Seven88 mentioned another return line on the back of the engine that comes from the PCV valve. I've never removed the plastic cover for our engine to look, but where does that line enter the air intake. If that line comes from the PCV valve, any guess on how much oil passes through it? It is it worth it(or better) to add a catch-can to that line?
On a personal note, you mentioned Academy papers. Congratulations. What Academy?
11-20-2006, 06:16 AM
#26
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 43
I had a DIY catch can on my Integra and was pleased with the results. I used different parts, but the concept was the same. I thought it gave me better fuel ecomony, but didn't actually record any results so I won't stand behind that as a fact. That said, after I installed it it wasn't necessary to clean the TB the rest of the time I owned te car.
I feel the mfg doesn't install a catchcan for two reasons. First it's a fairly high maintainance item. Most car owners never open there hood. They wouldn't be pleased to have to empty out an dirty oil container every few thousand miles.
The second point have have to do with the first point; there are probably legal implications in terms of emissions laws for the mfg to install a part on the emissions system that requires so much maintainance.
I'm going to try Kams' method using industrial parts we sell at work. I'll let you know how it goes.
I feel the mfg doesn't install a catchcan for two reasons. First it's a fairly high maintainance item. Most car owners never open there hood. They wouldn't be pleased to have to empty out an dirty oil container every few thousand miles.
The second point have have to do with the first point; there are probably legal implications in terms of emissions laws for the mfg to install a part on the emissions system that requires so much maintainance.
I'm going to try Kams' method using industrial parts we sell at work. I'll let you know how it goes.
11-20-2006, 09:31 AM
#27
Originally Posted by MDS
Sorry about the math. It's good to know that 19 minus 17 is still two. Don't know how I got ten. Anyway, it would be great if you gave us updates on how much oil accumulates in the can.
Seven88 mentioned another return line on the back of the engine that comes from the PCV valve. I've never removed the plastic cover for our engine to look, but where does that line enter the air intake. If that line comes from the PCV valve, any guess on how much oil passes through it? It is it worth it(or better) to add a catch-can to that line?
On a personal note, you mentioned Academy papers. Congratulations. What Academy?
Seven88 mentioned another return line on the back of the engine that comes from the PCV valve. I've never removed the plastic cover for our engine to look, but where does that line enter the air intake. If that line comes from the PCV valve, any guess on how much oil passes through it? It is it worth it(or better) to add a catch-can to that line?
On a personal note, you mentioned Academy papers. Congratulations. What Academy?
2) I will install one on the rear line off the PCV as shortly when I see how usefull the front one is.
3) I was just hired by the Toronto Police Service as an Police Constable (officer) so I have to go to Police academy for 5 months.
Kam
11-20-2006, 10:13 AM
#29
Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
I was just hired by the Toronto Police Service as an Police Constable (officer) so I have to go to Police academy for 5 months.
Kam
Kam
11-20-2006, 10:26 AM
#30
hey Kam do you think that this would fit on a 97 4th gen and do you think the hose diameter would be the same i dont want to have to make to many trips to home depot or lowes if i could get everything done in one trip it would be great
11-20-2006, 10:43 AM
#31
Originally Posted by MDS
Sorry about the math. It's good to know that 19 minus 17 is still two. Don't know how I got ten. Anyway, it would be great if you gave us updates on how much oil accumulates in the can.
Seven88 mentioned another return line on the back of the engine that comes from the PCV valve. I've never removed the plastic cover for our engine to look, but where does that line enter the air intake. If that line comes from the PCV valve, any guess on how much oil passes through it? It is it worth it(or better) to add a catch-can to that line?
On a personal note, you mentioned Academy papers. Congratulations. What Academy?
Seven88 mentioned another return line on the back of the engine that comes from the PCV valve. I've never removed the plastic cover for our engine to look, but where does that line enter the air intake. If that line comes from the PCV valve, any guess on how much oil passes through it? It is it worth it(or better) to add a catch-can to that line?
On a personal note, you mentioned Academy papers. Congratulations. What Academy?
11-20-2006, 12:57 PM
#33
Originally Posted by massfastmax
hey Kam do you think that this would fit on a 97 4th gen and do you think the hose diameter would be the same i dont want to have to make to many trips to home depot or lowes if i could get everything done in one trip it would be great
Kamski
11-20-2006, 12:59 PM
#34
Originally Posted by MDS
Kam. I'm sure the Toronto Police Service will be lucky to have you. You must be excited. Good luck.
Kamski
11-20-2006, 05:16 PM
#36
Originally Posted by MDS
Thanks Steven88. Do you have a catch-can for both sides of your engine? What type of catch-can do you use?
11-21-2006, 09:34 AM
#38
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
In all hoensty, I think the rear VC is probably best to do first since it does and will collect more oil.
can't go wrong with the rear valve cover...test proven ftw!