Scrap metal catch can

[RipperXX]

Got plenty of scrap 16ga stainless sitting around, I need a larger crank case vent, and catch can... and I had some free time today so, two birds one stone.

I haven't sealed up the bottom yet, looking for some coarse stainless steel wool to place in the bottom so that the crank case gas's must pass through it to pass to the other side prior to the intake. I also need to find a drain for it.

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Now I just need to find an aluminum fitting for the valve cover. I started to go with AN fittings, but shipping costs so much, not paying it for 3 fittings. Maybe one day I will and fab up another out of aluminum, but for now this will do.

 

[RipperXX]

Got the rest of the pieces today, minus the drain fitting but that can be added later. Worst case disconnect and turn upside down...right?

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[boostdawd]

Very nice fab skills! Looks great man! Not sure if u mentioned it but is this one inlet and one outlet?

 

[RipperXX]

Very nice fab skills! Looks great man! Not sure if u mentioned it but is this one inlet and one outlet?

Correct, 3/8" fittings, 1 inlet 1 outlet.

Now I just need to find a drain and weld the valve cover fitting on. Anyone know if the baffling is aluminum or steel?

 

[lasthope05]

What I usually do instead of welding backing plates for the fittings is just run a circle bead on the back side. That way it looks cleaner on the face. Drill and tap as usual. Otherwise, its not bad at all. For quick and dirty drain, a plain old nut/bolt with a crush washer works well, like the oil pan. And as for the stock baffling, its steel. If you want to be cheap about it you can grind the top nubs off that hold the baffle in place and when you go to reinstall you can just tack over the stud with 4043 rod.

 

[RipperXX]

What I usually do instead of welding backing plates for the fittings is just run a circle bead on the back side. That way it looks cleaner on the face. Drill and tap as usual. Otherwise, its not bad at all. For quick and dirty drain, a plain old nut/bolt with a crush washer works well, like the oil pan. And as for the stock baffling, its steel. If you want to be cheap about it you can grind the top nubs off that hold the baffle in place and when you go to reinstall you can just tack over the stud with 4043 rod.

That's what I was wanting to know, thank you.

 

[illestep3]

That came out sweet man nice work !

 

[b00stedtalon2]

Nice work.

 

[SasaniFab]

looks good man