what catch can are you running

[BoostedBeaver]

Calan, what are your options for cheaper catch cans? I hear you have a setup for under 70. I think this would benefit the OP as well if his car is a DD just looking for some better venting options.

Honestly, you will be lucky to pick up AN fittings (If you go that route) to plumb the can for this much. Not to sound harsh, but what would help the OP is a properly vented crankcase to stop reaping havoc on the seals inside the motor. Of course 70 would be nice, but materials are not cheap and it took a lot of R&D to get to this point. Again, I am not attacking you, just offering a view from the other side of the fence.

To the OP, this can, in my opinion, is worth every bit. I was reluctant due to the price at first, but after a few conversations and eventually installation I could not be more happy with the money spent. Hope this helps.

Robert

 

[Aproductions]

I am also repping a Calan catch can. 2 -8 to 1 -10.

Though I do have to ask Gofer and DWR-DSM, are you filling up more oil then you would think in the catch can? I could have swore that the "better" way to do the intake lines were like 99gst_racer. You see how his valve cover lines are not in the factory location? I thought the reasoning was because of the baffling.

Please chime in.

for reference this

post #14

 

[99gst_racer]

FYI: The RRE plastic catch cans are nothing more than a Jaz 1-pint can. They're still available everywhere other than RRE.

Jaz 605-325-01 - Jaz Products Breather Tanks - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

[spoolin ddub]

Best damn catch can period. I run this. It's the same one AMS runs on their drag Evo. Each Side of the can has one (1) -10AN female port and and -10AN female port on the bottom with a drain plug. Nice sized breather filter at the top and the can is internally baffled. Also has mounting bracket.


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[Calan]

Best damn catch can period. I run this.

So what's the lowest amount of crankcase pressure you've logged with that can?

 

[Aproductions]

Awesome.

So what's the lowest amount of crankcase pressure you've logged with that can?

Logging crankcase pressure? pshh you don't have to do that with the best catch cans period.

 

[99gst_racer]

Best damn catch can period. I run this. It's the same one AMS runs on their drag Evo. Each Side of the can has one (1) -10AN female port and and -10AN female port on the bottom with a drain plug. Nice sized breather filter at the top and the can is internally baffled. Also has mounting bracket.

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Those are 3/8" NPT bungs, not AN bungs. It is a nice breather tank though. Quality welds, nice polish job, and decent baffling. The question you have to ask yourself though; Is a vented can the best catch can solution for your application?

 

[marcman804]

Calan Can with (2) -8AN inlets and (1) -8AN outlet.

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You have the cleanest engine bay ever man! do you actually drive your car?

 

[Mach1TaloN]

These are all really nice looking cans, but is there any benefit to using larger than stock hoses? Or will stock size suffice? IMO i like the larger hose look though, like on 99gst_racers ride.

 

[Calan]

... is there any benefit to using larger than stock hoses?

Yes; especially with a vented can.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-engine-fuel/366890-4g63t-pcv-system.html

 

[Zefal151]

You have the cleanest engine bay ever man! do you actually drive your car?

That is his baby, only time he doesn't daily drive it is when he's on crutches

 

[spoolin ddub]

Those are 3/8" NPT bungs, not AN bungs. It is a nice breather tank though. Quality welds, nice polish job, and decent baffling. The question you have to ask yourself though; Is a vented can the best catch can solution for your application?

True. It does depend on the application. My car I chose vented. Without a oil dip stick spring my oil dip stick popped out at 24 psi before I got this catch can. Since then more than a few times I accidentally left the spring off the dip stick and at 38 psi it didn't budge. Not taking anything away from Calan, jm fab or anyone else but for the $70 shipped it is a quality piece and was well worth it. I put no Bs on my car and I cut no corners when it comes to safety.

 

[BoostedBeaver]

True. It does depend on the application. My car I chose vented. Without a oil dip stick spring my oil dip stick popped out at 24 psi before I got this catch can. Since then more than a few times I accidentally left the spring off the dip stick and at 38 psi it didn't budge. Not taking anything away from Calan, jm fab or anyone else but for the $70 shipped it is a quality piece and was well worth it. I put no Bs on my car and I cut no corners when it comes to safety.

Using a spring to hold the dip stick in is like putting dirt on a band-aid. It will cover the problem for the time being but later on more serious problems may arise. Take the spring off all together and if your dipstick flies out you need a new dipstick or better crankcase ventilation.

Another way to actually measure the effectiveness of said can is to measure the crankcase pressure via a logged map sensor. You could also use a boost gauge for the test if you have no other choice (no way of logging). Of course you would need to video tape its actions to get any results/info to share. It is great that the can "works very well" but when giving a suggestion, please provide the test results to strengthen your claim.

Robert

 

[spoolin ddub]

Using a spring to hold the dip stick in is like putting dirt on a band-aid. It will cover the problem for the time being but later on more serious problems may arise. Take the spring off all together and if your dipstick flies out you need a new dipstick or better crankcase ventilation.

Another way to actually measure the effectiveness of said can is to measure the crankcase pressure via a logged map sensor. You could also use a boost gauge for the test if you have no other choice (no way of logging). Of course you would need to video tape its actions to get any results/info to share. It is great that the can "works very well" but when giving a suggestion, please provide the test results to strengthen your claim.

Robert

I'm Just giving another option. Yes the spring is a bandaid. As I stated. Now at 38 psi I have no issues. I just use it for extra security. I have nothing to gain or lose if no dsmer chooses to run the catch can I run . Contact AMS they ran the same can. They may be able to give you some numbers .

 

[Jon91TSi]

(2) -8, 1qt, VTA custom can.

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[pats16valve]

+1 For Calan. I've coated and polished a few of his locally and top notch pieces.

 

[tkrPerformance]

The one I made for the Evo 3. 10an lines. Alum can and k&n filters

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The one in my Spyder took it out of the 89 mirage turbo hatch before I sold it. Rewelded it and made a new bracket for it. Steel 4in round

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[Boomdeeze]

I use a Mishimoto sealed can and have it setup just like tkrPerformance but both have both the PCV/breather to a 3/4" hose then to one inlet and then connect the catch can to my intake pipe by using a 3/4" hose.

 

[IIv SHaDoW vII]

Spoolin ddub.. Can you post pics or show how you have this can setup? Do you vent without a vacuum source?

I'd like to find a can for around 70 with 2 inlets and 2 vacuum taps so I can just run it with the stock lines. Does a cheaper can like this exist?

 

[spoolin ddub]

Spoolin ddub.. Can you post pics or show how you have this can setup? Do you vent without a vacuum source?

I'd like to find a can for around 70 with 2 inlets and 2 vacuum taps so I can just run it with the stock lines. Does a cheaper can like this exist?

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[VTEC_THIS]

Just wanted to jump in and show our new catch can setup - it's one of Craig's new designs we got to test!

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/custom-fabrication/402801-calan-catch-cans-2.html#post152965304

 

[VisionPaintball]

42 Draft Designs

I am running the stealth can. Working great so far.
Pics to come.

 

[-=TWITCH=-]

How are you guys tapping the VC to run -AN fittings? Are they welded in or tapped and threaded?

Thanks

Chris

 

[BoostedBeaver]

Mine are welded into the valve cover.

Robert

 

[Calan]

Welded

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