DIY catch can?

[Lofty]

I'm gonna go about fabbing up a catch can.
I'm going to make one out of a rockstar energy drink can.
(Please, I don't care if you don't like this idea, I don't wanna hear it)
I noticed this guy did it.

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Does anybody have an idea on how to drill the can, put the barb in it, and still make it airtight?

Thanks
-Scott

 

[91tizzy]

i dunno about the catchcan but I like what he put on the valve cover

 

[kris_stewart10]

i love what he has on his plug cover i have the picture on my computer

i am going to do that i think

 

[Lofty]

Okay... Thanks. Lol.
But uh.. Does anyone know how?

 

[Novice]

Where did you get the picture? If was from this site you could always send a PM to them.

 

[DGajre777]

Get a can, drill 2 holes, get two barbs, insert in holes, get some hoses, hook up the hoses and you are done.

What exactly is your question? A catch can is a catch can. It doesn't matter if it is made out of PCV or a coke bottle or a rockstar can.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...-can-install-guys-upgrades-ss-fuel-lines.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...ch-can-out-stock-power-steering-resivior.html

 

[Lofty]

Get a can, drill 2 holes, get two barbs, insert in holes, get some hoses, hook up the hoses and you are done.

What exactly is your question? A catch can is a catch can. It doesn't matter if it is made out of PCV or a coke bottle or a rockstar can.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...-can-install-guys-upgrades-ss-fuel-lines.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...ch-can-out-stock-power-steering-resivior.html

What I mean, is how do you make sure the holes don't leak with the barbs in it.
Doesn't it have to be airtight?
Thin aluminum is much more flimsy then pvc right?
So wouldn't it just leak right out of hole?

 

[knochgoon24]

Put some black RTV around the barb when you screw it in. Once it's in, wipe the excess off. TADA!

 

[Lofty]

Put some black RTV around the barb when you screw it in. Once it's in, wipe the excess off. TADA!

Okay cool. That's what I wanted to know
Thanks everyone.

 

[DGajre777]

Put some black RTV around the barb when you screw it in. Once it's in, wipe the excess off. TADA!

You can also JB Weld it.

 

[the_mork]

Do N/Ts really need a catch can? I might be mistaken but I thought this was only a problem for turbo cars.

 

[hostile kid]

You can also JB Weld it.

Id also recommend jb welding them in over using rtv.

 

[Lofty]

Do N/Ts really need a catch can? I might be mistaken but I thought this was only a problem for turbo cars.

Why would I want oil in my intake?
It is more of a problem for Turbo'd cars, but a catch can also prevents clogging up your intake, manifold, valves, and burning oil.

 

[DSM "BISH"]

i think this is a great idea and i to would like to try it but i dont kno exactly which lines to take off and put into the catch can?

 

[Lofty]

i think this is a great idea and i to would like to try it but i dont kno exactly which lines to take off and put into the catch can?

I'll be making a write up soon, so just hold tight.

 

[snowborder714]

i think this is a great idea and i to would like to try it but i dont kno exactly which lines to take off and put into the catch can?

Check out this for how to plumb them:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/bolt-tech/288142-home-depot-racing-catch-can-how.html

I'm currently using this setup and it's working fine:
Home Made Oil Catch Can Photo Gallery by AZ Solo at pbase.com

 

[gixrman]

you could also make the catch can out of PVC pipe and slide the Rockstar can over it. I don't think the can alone is strong enuff. Why not be really cool and use a NOZ energy drink?
Drink NOS

 

[brownfinger]

you could also make the catch can out of PVC pipe and slide the Rockstar can over it. I don't think the can alone is strong enuff. Why not be really cool and use a NOZ energy drink?
Drink NOS

I'm with gixrman; fab it out of something that's strong enough to support it's own weight, then wrap it in the energy drink can. use two hose-clamps with the nuts on the underside to hold your decorative cover in place. Use a sharp hobby- or utility-knife blade to cut the can. You might even be able to attach it to it's mounting brackets with those same hose clamps.