Why with issue of contaminates being recycled thru our engines don't more owners install catch cans?
I installed one on my 1987 Turbo 4runner and I'm amazed at how much emulsified junk and oil I'm not sending thru my plenum back into my engine.
sorry...22r-te

 

One of these has been on my to do list for a long time now because of the amount of blow by my engine has (crappy rebuilt engine installed) and I might end up doing it finally this year but now I'm gathering parts for a 3rz swap and hopefully that cures the issue.

Did you just tag into the PCV system?

 

Yes, just made a loop from the value cover, back to the plenum with the catch can plumbed in-between.

 

Where did you get yours? Price? Did it come as a complete kit for hoses and mounting as well?

 

Amazon... not a kit.
I improvised on the install and made my own bracket..

 

No need for a check valve the PCV acts as one.... run the line from the valve cover to the filtered side of the CC then run the outlet line to the plenum.
simple, inexpensive, and functional.

 

Couple of pics of my install and what is in the catch can after about 100 miles.
it's cold and wet here in Oklahoma so extra condensation.



yes, that gunk would have been recycled thru my motor, and it is in yours without a CC.

 

Does this look like something that would work well? Comes as a more complete kit in terms of hoses and fittings.

 

sure does 👍

 

Hey Derp, I used these same catch cans on two chevy v-8 engines I recently swapped out. they seem to work well, but the mounts are flimsy.
I put one on the PCV valve side and one on the inlet tube to valve cover side since I've seen oil in inlet tubes before and I want to keep from getting the nasty buildup inside my intake and throttle body.

 

I think I would probably run it as close to the PCV valve as possible. From what I have learned on this topic, it's important to prevent the cooldown of the vapors leaving the crankcase as much as possible before they reach the catch can or intake. A longer section of hose, especially with no insulation, can condense the vapors before they reach the catch can, allowing them to drain back towards the PCV valve or clog up the hose over time. Once they get to the catch can, the aluminum there should cool it off as needed while removing vapors. If moving the can far away from the PCV valve, might be a good idea to put insulation around the extended hose. I believe this is a reason why the OEM PCV hoses have the insulation already built onto them right out of the package.