DIY- PCV Catch Can
10-27-2004, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
Will that REI can withstand intense heat?
The summers here in PHX could eat one of those alive (depending on the material I guess).
The summers here in PHX could eat one of those alive (depending on the material I guess).
10-27-2004, 08:30 PM
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Nalgene also sell Poly bottles and canisters..which I WOULD NOT recommend. They melt very easily. Lexan is the way to go. I have a nalgene that goes everywhere with me, unbreakable!
10-28-2004, 01:08 AM
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I would highly recommend using a metal catch can, as some plastics will not react favourably with the fairly nasty fuel/oil/exhaust gas combination you will be pumping through it.
A trick to maximizing oil recovery in your catch can is to pack it full with steel wool or scourers (i really mean pack lots in and tight). Also place your inlet and outlet hoses as far apart as possible in the can. You will be amazed at how much oil builds up in there, especially with older engines.
Originally Posted by kevin444
Thats a pretty good idea too. I was thinking of swirling some vacuum hose so that the vapors have a long way before it exits the can.
10-28-2004, 04:37 AM
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one thing that hasn't been mentioned is that you don't want to simply put a filter on the hose like some car guys do.
this is a no no
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...1_110_full.jpg
you want a vacuum, i've seen gains of up to 30hp by putting a vacuum pump on the crankcase.
this is a no no
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...1_110_full.jpg
you want a vacuum, i've seen gains of up to 30hp by putting a vacuum pump on the crankcase.
10-28-2004, 04:42 AM
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The all trac guys recommend that plastic not be used. I am not sure why, but all of the catch cans I see made are out of metal.
Someone on alltrac.net posted pics of a Hyundai power steering reservior and it seems to be working and there are plenty of Hyundai's in the junk yard.
I like how it looks stock, no bling bling here!
If I like how this mod works on my Celica, I am going to do it on my 4Runner.
Someone on alltrac.net posted pics of a Hyundai power steering reservior and it seems to be working and there are plenty of Hyundai's in the junk yard.
I like how it looks stock, no bling bling here!
If I like how this mod works on my Celica, I am going to do it on my 4Runner.
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10-28-2004, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowspeedracer
one thing that hasn't been mentioned is that you don't want to simply put a filter on the hose like some car guys do.
this is a no no
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...1_110_full.jpg
you want a vacuum, i've seen gains of up to 30hp by putting a vacuum pump on the crankcase.
this is a no no
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...1_110_full.jpg
you want a vacuum, i've seen gains of up to 30hp by putting a vacuum pump on the crankcase.
Explain what you mean by a "vacuum pump"
10-28-2004, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gapguy
Nalgene also sell Poly bottles and canisters..which I WOULD NOT recommend. They melt very easily. Lexan is the way to go. I have a nalgene that goes everywhere with me, unbreakable!
10-28-2004, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude
I drove over one to test out the theory... held up really well both capped and uncapped. I'm convinced
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